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Author: Courtney

Glazed Lemon Bread

Glazed Lemon Bread

I have been in such a mood for sweets lately. I figure since I’ve been eating healthy on a regular basis, it never hurts to whip up a sweet dessert. I had a few lemons leftover in my fridge from who knows what and thought 

Mac and Cheese Review: Horizon Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese Review: Horizon Mac and Cheese

I was super excited when I found this Horizon Mac and Cheese on the shelf at Kroger. I am into Horizon chocolate milk and I’ve heard good things about their other products, so I thought their mac and cheese would be a fun one to 

Weeknight Stir Fry

Weeknight Stir Fry

I am actually out of town visiting my friend Melia, but I made a huge batch of this before I left. Partly to share my stir fry sauce recipe and partly to make sure my boyfriend wouldn’t starve to death while I’m away! Per my 

Molly Monday: Caperton Trail

Molly Monday: Caperton Trail

This weekend was gorgeous here in West Virginia! We had temperatures in the 50s and all the snow melted and the sun was shining like crazy! Of course, we had to take our cooped up Molly Boo for a nice walk along the Caperton Trail 

Boozy Treat Part II: Vanilla Rum Cupcakes

Boozy Treat Part II: Vanilla Rum Cupcakes

I recently posted these Rum & Coke cupcakes and loved them so much I decided to try making a vanilla version and boy am I glad that I did! These turned out SO delicious. I tend to be a bit of a terrible baker (lots 

Molly Monday: Coopers Rock

Molly Monday: Coopers Rock

So I promised y’all more Molly in 2014 and I’ve decided to start Molly Mondays! I’ll share stories about my little Molly Boo or share pictures that are just too cute to keep to myself. Last weekend they had a Winterfest at Coopers Rock here 

Valentine’s Day Bonus: Boozy Brownie Milkshake

Valentine’s Day Bonus: Boozy Brownie Milkshake

I know, I know. First the rum and coke cupcakes, then the spiked strawberry soda, now I’ve got ANOTHER boozy treat for you. What am I doing? You know what I’m doing, trying to help you get through these last few months of winter hell 

Valentine’s Day Fudgy Brownies

Valentine’s Day Fudgy Brownies

I have been craving SWEETS lately! Lucky for me, Valentine’s Day is almost here so I can bake and not feel like I need to justify myself. I can also go to Target on Saturday and get 75% off candy. I’m not even exaggerating when