cooking, baking, and a home in the making

Author: Courtney

Stovetop Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

Stovetop Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

It is cold. Last weekend, I went to my first WVU Mountaineers game and I wore a shirt, a sweater, two fleece zip ups, and a tee shirt over those (I had to wear gold or I would have been ostracized!) and I still left 

Soft & Chewy Molasses Pumpkin Cookies

Soft & Chewy Molasses Pumpkin Cookies

It has begun. Baking season is in full effect in my apartment and I welcome it with open arms. Molasses cookies were my absolute favorite when I was younger. My neighbor would come over with pumpkin bread and molasses cookies and I would spend my 

Molly Monday: Go Lions!

Molly Monday: Go Lions!

Monday Night Football is finally here! Both Molly and I pulled our Lions gear out of storage and we are ready to cheer tonight. Go Lions!

Cheesy Chipotle Chili

Cheesy Chipotle Chili

When I lived at home, my dad used to make his version of the classic Velveeta and Hormel Chili Dip on Sundays for football games. His version included chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and cayenne pepper. Yes, it was spicy. And yes, it was delicious! I 

August Favorites: Firmoo and bkr

August Favorites: Firmoo and bkr

Holy cow! It is the end of August, can you believe it?! I’m a little sad that summer is coming to an end, but I have to say that Summer 2014 has been a great one! I had a whole bunch of obsessions this month, 

Quinoa with Garlic and Mushrooms

Quinoa with Garlic and Mushrooms

Have you ever had quinoa? Have you ever tried to spell quinoa? I just did both of these things for the first time this week! As a side for our Saturday steak night, I made a mushroom and garlic quinoa that I absolutely loved. I’d 

Molly Monday: August Barkbox

Molly Monday: August Barkbox

I love when Molly’s Barkbox has a theme! For her August Barkbox the theme is very nautical and she loves it. The toys in this month’s box are a real hit and she also likes both of the treats, which is always nice! Her favorite 

Prosciutto and Artichoke Heart Pizza

Prosciutto and Artichoke Heart Pizza

I can’t take credit for this recipe. I went to lunch at Mountain State Brewing Company here in Morgantown with my friend Nancy, who has amazing taste in food, and she really likes their Moriarty Yardsale Flatbread. I was a little hesitant because I’m weird