Here is the best cake that almost wasn't. This thing is practically idiot proof. I messed it up about 4 different times, and it still turned out right. I know it looks complicated, but it's … [Read more...]
easy summer appetizer
June 28, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Do you ever realize you were supposed to bring an appetizer somewhere but you have no time to make anything let alone run to the store to get all the ingredients you need? If you know what I mean … [Read more...]
Lunch Ideas Part Two
June 27, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
The first Lunch Ideas post was pretty popular {glad you liked it!}, so I thought I'd do another one. Basically, the point of my Lunch Ideas posts is to help you break free from your turkey sandwich … [Read more...]
stuffed squash
June 26, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
There are so many benefits for cooking seasonally, including better taste, lower cost, and less impact on the environment. Here is a seasonal ingredient map that shows you seasonal produce … [Read more...]
zucchini pizza bites
June 22, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
Yesterday evening I posted about cooking for one, so I thought I'd give you another recipe to help you along in your 'cooking for one' journey. I love pizza, but it takes a little more effort and … [Read more...]
cooking for one
June 21, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
I often hear people say that it's just too hard to cook & plan meals for one. It is easy to justify why you don't want to bother cooking for one {or two} people everyday. Most recipes are … [Read more...]
an adult happy meal
June 20, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Who doesn't love a happy meal? If you happen to pass those golden arches, I bet you've been tempted to drive in there and grab a happy meal {or maybe something a little more substantial}. But … [Read more...]
iced antioxidant tea
June 19, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
Cold, refreshing iced tea is perfect in the summertime, and June happens to be Iced Tea Month. I love having iced tea in my refrigerator. I'm not always the best at drinking water throughout the … [Read more...]
allergy-free birthday cake
June 15, 2012 · by · 18 Comments
Aren't they adorable?! They turned 3 yesterday! I've talked about it before, but Joy has food allergies to peanuts, eggs, shellfish, soy & wheat. That limits her food options on a daily … [Read more...]
fresh tomato gazpacho
June 14, 2012 · by · 9 Comments
I've never been a huge tomato fan unlike everyone else in my family. Tomatoes are aplenty in our house every summer. I mean like buckets of tomatoes. These people {yes, I'm calling my family "these … [Read more...]
Guest Post + a recipe
June 13, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
[box] [dropcap style="font-size: 60px; color: #9b9b9b;"] R[/dropcap]ecently, I was contacted by someone interested in writing a guest post for my blog - Jillian McKee has been researching and writing … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 12, 2012 · by · 5 Comments
is today! Let's celebrate by making some peanut butter cookies {obviously}! Here's why you need to celebrate: they are delicious! Peanut butter is one of the finer things in life {I'm … [Read more...]
sauce for pasta
June 7, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
I'm always trying to find ways to add more fruits and vegetables into my daily diet. Most people don't get the recommended 9 servings of produce {5 vegetable servings & 4 fruit servings} a day. … [Read more...]
breakfast sandwich
June 5, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
sometimes it takes a little reminder to eat breakfast... EAT BREAKFAST! I know you may not have time or aren't hungry or whatever, but it's really important to eat something within the first hour … [Read more...]
