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Peanut Sauce + Noodles

Peanut Sauce + Noodles

Probably the best and worst thing about where I live is the close proximity to takeout. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the convenience of walking to grab fried rice, a burrito, a bloody mary or whatever else I may crave on any given day. 

Guest Post: Caitlin’s Snickerdoodle Bread

Guest Post: Caitlin’s Snickerdoodle Bread

Caitlin is one of my fellow food-obsessed friends at the office and she’s been known to bring in some treats that make even a Monday morning tolerable. This Snickerdoodle Bread is probably my FAVORITE and I am so glad she shared this recipe! Be sure 

CinnaNON Rolls

CinnaNON Rolls

Breakfast is probably my favorite meal. Not only to cook, but to eat. I don’t care if it’s instant oatmeal at the office, some kind of amazing french toast at a restaurant or a biscuit sandwich from McDonalds. I LOVE THE FIRST MEAL. While I 

Meatball Sandwiches

Meatball Sandwiches

Remember when I said I wasn’t a fan of red sauce? Can I please correct myself and say that I like my homemade red sauce? I think I can go ahead and make that edit. It might be bragging, but I have to say that 

Pinterest Recipe: Vanilla No Bake Cookies

Pinterest Recipe: Vanilla No Bake Cookies

The last weekend in July, my friend Jake had his annual pig roast/pool party that I have always looked forward to. I wasn’t able to go last year, so this year I made the trip back to Muskegon the weekend after I had just returned 

Cooking 101: Simple Tomato Sauce

Cooking 101: Simple Tomato Sauce

We’re all settled in Norway! It’s been a whirlwind so far and I still can’t believe we got this opportunity. One thing I was warned about that turned out to be true: Norway is expensive! There is 25% sales tax on quite a few things 

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