I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice creamà ¦cake that is. I would definitely scream for ice cream cake, especially when it involves chunks of Oreo cookies and fudge sauce. I've mentioned before that I never really loved ice cr...
Jan 27, 2017 Read More
Every summer when I was little, my family and I would trek up to Minnesota for a week-long vacation. We would drive twelve hours and stay at the northern tip of the state, enjoying the country life for a while. We stayed in a cabin, which w...
Dec 14, 2016 Read More
The month of January brings lots of things: snow, new resolutions, healthy diets, and sports! Ok, so sports is a bit of a stretch, but I feel like it gets even more competitive after the new year. Since the playoffs for football, basketb...
Dec 05, 2016 Read More
With the holidays just around the corner and the cold weather settling in, it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. And no pun intended, friends! In between shopping for last-minute gifts, baking countless holiday treats and crammi...
Nov 23, 2016 Read More
Since January is finally in full swing, I'm really beginning to feel the effects of winter. The temperatures are below freezing, snow is finally making an appearance, and warm weather is a thought of the past. While I love starting a new...
Aug 04, 2017 Read More
Cookies, brownies, and cupcakes stick out in my mind as being a classic childhood favorite. I could never resist a warm chocolate chip cookie or homemade cupcake with chocolate frosting. Whether I was at a birthday party or just wanted a...
Dec 24, 2016 Read More
Did you know that April was National Grilled Cheese month? If you did, then you're ahead of me. Sadly, I didn't get the memo in time to really appreciate the deliciousness of this dish.Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of my ultimate comfor...
Jan 12, 2017 Read More
Now that the holidays are officially over, I'm settling back into my old routine. No more watching Christmas movies every night, running out to buy last minute gifts, or fighting the crowds at the shopping malls every weekend. And whil...
Dec 03, 2016 Read More
Today we're jumping straight to recipe because there's peanut butter and chocolate involved. It's pretty much the best combination ever, if you ask me.And since I adore the two together, I decided to make my own Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter...
Jan 23, 2017 Read More
Growing up, I always loved eating ice cream as an after-dinner treat or snack before bed time. Although it wasn't something I ate too often, I looked forward to having a dish of this creamy treat when the weather was hot or it was served al...
Dec 19, 2016 Read More
Most mornings, I grab some yogurt or a granola bar as I head out the door to work. I'm usually in a rush to get ready, to that's all I can manager early in the morning. If I have a few extra minutes to spare, I will make some coffee or tea...
Jan 05, 2017 Read More
It's that time of the year when I step outside and my hair immediately turns into Monica's from Friends. Ok, so my hair doesn't quite turn into Monica's, but sometimes it sure does feel like that, and I don't even have curly hair. The...
Jan 20, 2017 Read More
So you probably already know by now that I love peanut butter. Whipped peanut butter, Reese's Peanut Butter Spread (swoon), and almond butter. Butà ¦back to peanut butter. It's my one true, spreadable love. I love it in ice cream, it'...
Jan 26, 2017 Read More
It's Friday, which calls for massive amounts of coffee since it's almost a three day weekend! Actually, any day requires caffeine in my book, but especially on days like today, it's an absolute necessity. I just started drinking coffee a...
Jan 25, 2017 Read More
I'm all about comfort foods. Whether it's a stew, roast, soup, or casserole, those hearty foods fill me right up and make my day just a little bit better. When I was younger, I craved grilled cheese sandwiches. The buttered toast and mel...
Jun 22, 2017 Read More
Well, it's officially the holiday season. Christmas decorations are up, the malls are crowded, and countless holiday movies are being broadcast on television. And even though the weather is even starting to feel like winter, I love this tim...
Nov 25, 2016 Read More
The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and I'm itching to be outside more and more. Now that the thoughts of winter are behind us, I'm in spring mode all around. Cleaning my house, cleaning my car, and even organizin...
Dec 30, 2016 Read More
Today we're talking about dessert for breakfast or maybe breakfast for dessert. Those are really the best kind of recipes, right? I'm a huge fan of those delicious treats that are perfectly acceptable to grab on the way out the door as a...
Jan 08, 2017 Read More