Cookie Dough lovers will absolutely flip for these amazing sweet waffles for breakfast! The giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the Sweet Tooth Runner for winning! Thanks to all who entered. Sometimes a girl just wants to have fun… well fun, and great tasting food! For those fun-loving friends looking to combine quirky recipes with a…
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Baked Homestyle Mac and Cheese Recipe
Comfort food in the form of this Baked Homestyle Mac and Cheese Recipe! Make up a batch today and feel comforted from the inside out! This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Erin from Erin’s Food Files! I know when you think of summer, and the hot temps we’ve been having, the last…
Desserts in Jars {Recipe: Tres Leches Cakes}
A wonderful Tres Leches Cake recipe from the Desserts in Jars Cookbook. This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Lindsey from Growing Kids Ministry for winning! I used to stand by the glass counter, staring longingly into the dessert case, hoping my parents would budge and buy me one of the little “parfait buckets”. Banana…
Ahem…Magic Mike {Recipe: Blackberry Gin Shooters}
My eyes had the pleasure of taking in Magic Mike earlier this week. If you aren’t familiar with this movie, you can find more about it here, but in general, there really isn’t much of a plot, but lots and lots of eye candy.
Indivisible {Recipe: Pink Lemonade Dessert Bars}
I have no red, white and blue masterpiece for you today. No berry topped dessert or patriotic themed beverage has been made. You’ll have to go elsewhere for gorgeous flag cakes, star spangled drinks and patriotic Popsicles. Oh, we’ll be celebrating, don’t worry about that. There will be time for reflection on the true meaning…
Cooking With Friends {Recipe: Bush’s Beans White Bean Bruschetta}
A little girlfriend therapy can go a long ways in getting your mind, energy and spirit back on track. That’s how I felt after spending last weekend with my friend, Amy. Late nights with wine, good conversation, laughter and great food. Really, really great food. And, really great conversation. And probably too much wine, but…
The Burger King {Recipe: Nick’s Best Barbecue Burgers}
My husband is sound asleep right now, not aware of the fact that I am about to give away one of his biggest secrets. He makes the MOST amazing hamburgers. That’s not his secret though. Everyone who has had one of his burgers comments on how good they are and usually sneak more than one…
California Avocado 4th of July Blast Recipe Linkup and Giveaways!
Dara from Cookin’ Canuck and I are so excited to announce that the California Avocado 4th of July Blast recipe linkup is finally open! We can’t wait to see what you’ve created with delicious California Avocados. We know how much everyone loves avocados, so we are certain this is going to be one heck of…
#CaAvoBlast Recipe: Salmon Sliders with Tangy Avocado Sauce
It’s getting California Avocado crazy around here as Dara and I prepare for the biggest avocado party of the year! We’re both happily knee deep in avocado recipes, trying to come up with some of the best avocado recipes to tempt your tastebuds. The California Avocado 4th of July Blast is right around the corner…
Happiness is a Bowl Full of Cherries {Recipe: Cherry Cream Coffee Cake}
I am happy. It feels so good to say that. I am happy and that makes me happy. After a year of ups and downs, worrying, frets and stress it feels so good to be able to say that I really am happy. Our summer, so far, has been one of intentional happiness. I purposely…

















