I once traveled across the great state of Minnesota, searching for the best diners in the state. I was in my early 20’s, young and carefree and on a mission. I don’t know remember what prompted the search, but it was a fun road tripping adventure that I likely will never forget. My friend and…
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Celebrate Spring {Recipe: Blackberry Lime Sunshine Cake}
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, Renee Simmons! I’ve been complaining a lot about the weather lately. I mean, do you blame me? Snow in May? That’s a bunch of craziness! I’m so ready for spring like weather… flip flops, warm sunshine, outdoor patio playing, chalk drawing, driving with the windows down…
Fun S’Mores Fondue Bites – No Fondue Pot Required
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 absolutely love this time of year… the countdown to school being out is on (13 days left for us!)…
Steamy Kitchen: Healthy Asian Recipes {Recipe: Mango Brûlée}
I hope you all enjoyed my post about Jennifer Perillo’s new cookbook, Homemade with Love. I’m back today, sharing a cookbook by another friend: Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites by Jaden Hair. I’m sure you all know Jaden from her blog, Steamy Kitchen, and if you follow blogs at all you’ve probably seen mentions of…
Spring Into Lunch with Glad {Recipe: Salted Caramel Almonds}
Amazing lunches have never been my strong suit. Dinner? I can do. Lunch? It’s always been hard for me to create lunches my kids will enjoy and that won’t get thrown out with the trash when lunch is over. I used to simply do sandwiches for them… I’d add a fruit and some pretzels or…
Cheesecake Minis with Strawberry Balsamic Mint Topping
I’ve had a love affair with cheesecake practically my whole life, but, would you believe this is my first time ever making cheesecake? It is my absolute favorite dessert, hands down, but for some reason I’ve always left the cheesecake making up to everyone else. I should have known that once I actually made cheesecake…
Easter Bites {Recipe: Blueberry Mousse Filled Mini Fillo Shells}
I always like to think of Easter as our official start of spring, but I also remember that each year, I become the biggest sucker around and buy my girls beautiful Easter dresses. You know the ones… the sleeveless dresses, bathed in beautiful pastel colors, created with light and breezy fabric. In my typical ways,…
Spoilers {Recipe: Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts}
Here’s our favorite Homemade Baked Chocolate Cake Doughnuts recipe! Skip the trip to the doughnut shop and make amazing baked doughnuts right at home! You won’t find any spoilers in this post… just wanted to let you know that ahead of time! Let me start by telling you, I was late to the Downton Abbey…
I Caved {Recipe: Biscoff Glaze for Homemade Baked Doughnuts}
I remember a time in my life when I didn’t care for doughnuts. I was in college, and apparently I had the ability to turn off some little switch that kept me from liking things that were not so great for you. You know that switch? The one that seems to take over when you…
Strawberry Pomegranate Vitamin Burst Float
Leave it to me to turn something good for you into something not as good for you. Did you know Green Mountain Coffee has a line of wellness K-Cup packs? It’s true!

















