I have a million favorite desserts (#sweettooth), but my favorite of all favorites is forever and always carrot cake. I’m a little bit particular about my carrot cake, though. I’m not a fan of spice cake; I prefer a true carrot cake. I like nuts in… Continue Reading…My favorite carrot cake + free printable recipe card
I posted this photo on instagram last week with this caption: “Not to brag, but I make some pretty amazing chocolate chip cookies.” I mean, just look at those?! It’s always fun to try out different chocolate chip cookie recipes to get just the right… Continue Reading…the best chocolate chip cookie recipe
This poppy seed bread has been a favorite from first bite. Vivian, my best friend’s mom (and mentor in every sense of the word) makes this every christmas to give to neighbors, teachers and friends. Years ago she graciously passed on the recipe to me and it… Continue Reading…Easy Poppyseed Bread recipe + free illustrated recipe card
We came home from our summer-long road trip and do you know what was the greatest joy of all? Having dinner delivered to us again. I mean, I did fine with cooking on the road – mainly because it was only a few nights per… Continue Reading…the dinner solution that has changed my life (for real)
If I have to choose between cooking and baking, I choose baking every time. I come from a long line of bakers and we have a handful of very delicious favorite family recipes. These blueberry muffins are one of them. The recipe is from my aunt,… Continue Reading…the best blueberry muffin recipe (and a free recipe art print!)
It’s fall, y’all. And that means I’m all about baking things like chocolate chip pumpkin bread. This version is so moist and muffin-like and the big chocolate chips sweetens it up just the right amount. My family gobbled these two loaves up in no time.… Continue Reading…yummy chocolate chip pumpkin bread
Sounds like a bit of a risque title, yes?! No, none of that here. Just a gorgeously rustic, very delicious carrot cake. Have you seen this trend of naked cakes (basically a cake that is not covered in frosting)? I find them to be so pretty… Continue Reading…a naked birthday cake
Eggnog. You either love it or you hate it. I happen to fall in the love it category. Like, really, really love it. Served cold, as punch, in french toast – I’ll take it any way because eggnog tastes like Christmas. And my favorite way… Continue Reading…how to make the most delicious holiday drink at home
You know what time is not typically the high-point of my day?
4 o’clock.
The kids are home from school, my work day is over (at least until bedtime), and the next big thing on my task list is dinner. Ugh.
It’s not the actual cooking that is problematic and not the eating or even the clean up. It’s the part where I have to figure out what to make that gets me every time.
Except when I’ve taken the time to meal plan.Continue Reading…my new (easy!) approach to meal planning
In case you are looking for a last minute addition to your Easter brunch this weekend (or any time, for that matter), these scones are perfect. Some scones are dry and break into tiny crumbs when you bite into them and these are not like… Continue Reading…perfect for your easter brunch: cranberry orange scones
Growing up, we could always count on my grandpa to make two things for our family christmas: rich, chocolaty fudge and creamy, chewy caramels. Both were delicious and have become seasonal favorites in my family now. Yesterday I made both of these treats. Edie has… Continue Reading…let’s make sea salt caramels
Years ago {like probably 25}, my mom worked with a woman who made these little pastries and they became instant favorites. They are small, buttery, easy to make and have remained a favorite go-to breakfast treat. I made them for our back-to-school brunch last month… Continue Reading…the perfect treat for your weekend
I was informed yesterday by my father-in-law that the trendy cupcake is so out and the next big thing in the dessert world is … wait for it … the mug cake. Maybe it’s not that new … but it’s new to me. You bake… Continue Reading…the next big thing in desserts
For our anniversary, Ryan gave me the milk frother I had been wanting. Romantic? Maybe not. But I was thrilled. Each afternoon, I long for a sweet coffee treat and our new set up has not only indulged that craving but has also saved us… Continue Reading…4 steps to the perfect {make at home} latte
Between a fancy brunch spread one day and a traditional Christmas dinner the next, sometimes you just need a light {but tasty} go-to recipe for those in-between meals. This one is my very favorite. We make this all year long for both lunch and dinner… Continue Reading…the perfect in-between meal for holiday guests
