Monday was Jonathan’s birthday. I made this decadent strawberry cheesecake for him and we celebrate with close friends. To the boy who: Makes me laugh EVERYDAY! Cleans my car. Shows me there is good in everyone (even when I don’t want to believe it). Makes me want to do better and try harder at [...]
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Peanut Butter Honey Balls
Energy and protein balls have been all the rage on the internet for a few years now. The varieties and methods are endless. One of my families’ favorites is this honey peanut butter kind. I usually make a batch of them on Sunday evening to pack in Ava’s lunch or for our snacks throughout the [...]
Spring Favorites
Today marks the first day of Spring! Spring is such a fun time. I love seeing all the flowers in bloom. The best part, for me, is the change in foods. Going from hearty stews, winter squash and heavy, creamy pastas to lighter fare and more fresh produce is so rejuvenating to me. It’s [...]
Throw Back Thursday: Mini S’mores Doughnuts
I’ve been trying to spring clean my diet and all I can think about are these scrumptious S’mores Doughnuts! They are a bit mind blowing. Here is to a delicious Throw Back Thursday….. Throw Back Thursday: Mini S’mores Doughnuts Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 8 mins Total time 13 mins These [...]
Rye Flake Raisin Cookies
I’m forever on a search for delicious and healthy cookies. I don’t like my cookies to be overly sweet. These Rye Flake Raisin Cookies definitely fit the bill. They are healthy, slightly sweet and utterly delicious. I like to pretend they are so healthy they count as breakfast. I’m not saying it’s good to live [...]
Mocha Red Velvet Cookies
Happy Valentine’s Day! Do you have big plans tonight? We never do anything crazy for Valentine ’s Day. Just a cozy night in with a delicious dinner and romantic dessert. No fuss, no crowds, no expensive bill, no finding a babysitter. Sounds good to me. Don’t get me wrong going out on special occasions is [...]
Valentine’s Day Meal Ideas
Valentine’s Day is a week away! Can you believe it? Here are some dinner ideas for a cozy night in with your favorite valentine. {Valentine’s Day Dinner} Creamy chicken and mushroom pasta Sexy and Simple Chicken Mushroom Ragu Sunday Dinner: Classic Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy {Valentine’s Day Dessert} Cookie dough Truffles [...]
Brown Butter Rum Cookies
Winter has finally shown her gleaming white face around these parts. She came after a 70* weekend and has decided to stay awhile. She made a lovely mess. I can’t say I love her. To warm up, I made these deliciously chewy brown butter rum cookies. Oh, the Spiced Rum totally makes these cookies. They [...]
Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls
Merry Christmas Eve! I hope you all are enjoying time with your loved ones this Holiday season. These coconut balls are one of my favorite Christmas cookies. I love coconut and chocolate. Christmas would not be the same without them. They are a little rich but have the most wonderful texture on the inside. I [...]
White Hot Chocolate
Sitting next to the warm lit tree with a mug of hot cocoa is life at its finest. This white hot chocolate is a fun twist on the traditional warm cocoa. I love white chocolate, especially around the Holidays. There are so many ways to change this recipe up. You could add peppermint, cinnamon and [...]
