cooking, baking, and a home in the making
I’m back from my mini-vacation and feel so rejuvenated! As much as I like West Virginia, I sometimes get in a bit of a rut missing my friends in Michigan and Chicago. Lately I’ve really been missing the city. This past weekend we visited a …
I make a version of these beans every time I make tacos at home. Sometimes I eat it on the side with chips, and other times I pile a huge glob of it right on my tacos. Sometimes, when I’m feeling very saucy, I do …
Okay, I just need to rave for a second about my new favorite thing. This Silver Palate Thick & Rough Oatmeal is bomb. I can’t even explain to you how much I love these oats. Plus, I have been wanting to make my own granola …
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 …
I almost felt guilty sharing this recipe, because well it’s kind of unhealthy and totally indulgent. But, then I thought about it. Who doesn’t want to sit with a bowl of melted cheese and chorizo in front of them on game day? So, then I …
Okay so, the Lions aren’t in Superbowl XLVIII and I bet some people are like, “Yeah DUH”, but not me. I really had my hopes up and I thought mayyybe this was our year (something my brother has been saying the last 20 years or …
So in my New Year’s post, I said I was going to be healthier, but that I wasn’t going to cut out all the cheese and pasta. Here’s proof! I wanted to make these little mac and cheese pot pies because I apparently just cannot …
Yeah okay, so pumpkin stuff is a little crazy this time of year. But you know what, I really don’t care. I love pumpkin and I’m not scared to say it! For all my fellow pumpkin lovers out there, don’t be ashamed. This pumpkin smoothie …