I am so excited to be sharing this post with you today, because #1) it means I’m finally feeling well enough to read again and #2) some of these books are sooooo good! I’ve been not reading much at all this year so far, and it’s killing me. I’m so glad to have…
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Kitchen Conversations {Recipe: Bread Machine Challah}
This post, about the importance of face-to-face time in the kitchen, is sponsored by Bon Appetit and Epicurious. This girl… For the past 10 years she’s been my biggest helper in the kitchen. I couldn’t wait to get her in, cooking with me. As soon as she could sit up, I’d drag her high chair…
Spring Time Asparagus and $100 Gift Card Giveaway – CLOSED
I’m honored to be a part of the 2014 Kraft Tastemaker Community, where I am teaming up with Kraft Foods to bring you family friendly recipes using common ingredients found in your pantry! This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to winner, Amy of Very Culinary who was chosen via Random.org. Thanks to all who entered!…
Amanda Rettke Surprise-Inside Cakes Cookbook Giveaway – CLOSED
The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Lydia Houghton, winner chosen via Random.org. Thanks to all who entered! My friend Amanda wrote a book! You may know Amanda from the blog I Am Baker and as the most creative cake decorator extraordinaire. For years now, she’s been drawing us in on her blog with unique…
Simply Simple {Recipe: 3 Ingredient Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake}
I wasn’t going to share this dump cake recipe with you. I don’t know why… I just felt like maybe it was beneath my “standards”. I have no idea why I’m being so judgey with myself about it! It’s really not that different than the amazing Peach Dump Cake I shared on Dine & Dish…
Snack Time {Recipe: Whiskey Honey Toasted Walnuts}
Whiskey Honey Toasted Walnuts is a versatile and tasty snack recipe featuring the goodness of Diamond Brand Walnuts. Are you a big snacker? I honestly have never been a big eat in between meals kind of person. I fuel my in between meal time with coffee, for sure, but have never been one to really…
Mac and Cheese Mania {Recipe: Crab Mac and Cheese}
The surgery I had a few weeks ago kind of knocked me on my rear for a bit. First, I had a reaction to the pain medication. Then, after a few weeks of feeling like absolute crud, I went back into the doctor and discovered I had an infection and was anemic. That pretty much…
Recipe: Tomato Basil Queso Cheese Dip
I’m honored to be a part of the 2013 Kraft Tastemaker Community, where I am teaming up with Kraft Foods to bring you family friendly recipes using common ingredients found in your pantry! I really love watching the winter Olympics. I always have. I remember being a little girl and pretending to ice skate around…
I Heart Starbucks Coffee Valentine’s Flash Giveaway – CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Random.org winner Jennifer W. Happy Valentine’s Day!! So Valentine’s Day… do you love it or kind of hate it? I personally think we could all do with a few more holidays celebrating love…but without the roses and mushiness. I’d like to see more of a focus on loving…
In Memory of Elle
I have been sitting here for the past hour, staring at the blinking cursor on my screen, truly unable to put into words what I want to write. This sucks. Hug your family. Love fiercely. Never take a single day or moment for granted…There, can that be it? That pretty much sums up how so…
