cooking, baking, and a home in the making

Author: Courtney

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Butternut Squash Lasagna

The cold weather finally made an appearance here in WV and I’m sort of okay with it. I wish it had been colder for Christmas, but we had an amazing New Years trip to Canaan Valley and stayed in a cabin with some friends and 

Leftover Prime Rib Pasta

Leftover Prime Rib Pasta

We decided to stay in West Virginia this year for the holidays and although I definitely missed seeing my family, I think it was the right decision for us. We traveled back to MI so many times these past few months preparing for the wedding 

Pumpkin Molasses Bread

Pumpkin Molasses Bread

Okay I might be going overboard with my favorite flavor couple: pumpkin and molasses. But I don’t care. I’m in love, I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it! I always have a few cans of pumpkin in my cupboard from about October 

Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Hey y’all! I’m back from my blogging hiatus and I’m married! What a surreal few months it has been. Everyone tells you how fast things go, but of course you tell yourself it won’t happen to you. You’ll take the time to savor the details, 

Wine Club Disposable Decor with Design Design

Wine Club Disposable Decor with Design Design

I joined a wine club not long after moving here to WV and it was such a great way to get to know a few girls in the area. Plus, it gives us each a chance to host and pretty up our places for company. 

A Cooking Lover’s Wedding Registry

A Cooking Lover’s Wedding Registry

I’m all finished with my bridal showers! What a whirlwind that was. My friends in WV threw me a surprise bridal shower disguised as a Great Gatsby themed wine club. I had a cooking themed shower courtesy of my friend Andrea and my mom and 

Shrimp Alfredo White Pizza

Shrimp Alfredo White Pizza

I love white pizzas. Absolutely love and adore them. And I especially love white pizzas that use an actual Alfredo sauce for the sauce! I made this shrimp Alfredo white pizza this past weekend and it was a hit. I actually used Pillsbury refrigerated pizza 

Firmoo Giveaway: New Summer Specs

Firmoo Giveaway: New Summer Specs

Hey all! It’s been a while since I’ve done a giveaway and the time has come to give another lucky reader a pair of prescription glasses from one of my favorite websites, Firmoo.com! I’ve had my Firmoo frames for nearly a year now and I’ve