cooking, baking, and a home in the making
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 …
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 …
Have I ever mentioned how much I love spiced rum? I have? Well, just a little reminder: I LOVE IT. Anyone who knows me well knows that a rum and coke is my go-to drink and is sure to cure any bad day I may …
I had a leftover pie crust in my fridge from when I whipped up this simple, classic Pumpkin Pie recipe. It was eating me alive knowing that pie crust was sitting, unused, in my refrigerator. I also had this jar of peanut butter sitting there. …
I am all moved into my apartment in West Virginia! But, I was also without a car for a week since it was left in Chicago, so you know what that means: I had time to cook! I went to a restaurant called EatN’Park here …
Well, I am back from Hawaii! That makes me sound excited about it, I’m really not. It’s been kind of rough coming back to the city. And to the central time zone. Oh, and realizing I can’t suck down too many mai tais by the …
Did I ever mention that I’m really cheap? I have? Good. I love a good deal. I found this Jello Flan Instant Pudding Mix on clearance at Target and I could not pass them up. I made some really amazing Vanilla No Bake Cookies last …
My very good friend Amber came to visit me in Chicago last week and I cannot even explain how great it was to see her. It is so easy to go months without seeing some of your favorite people, especially living in different states, but …