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This is for my mom.
And, of course…anyone who still might be reading (Donna?) after I decided to pretty much take the entire month of January off. It really has become kind of a pattern though—getting a really late...
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Peppermint Patty Truffles and Other Candy Variations (Dairy Free)
I had been wanting to make truffles for awhile now and with Valentines Day coming right up, I thought it would be the perfect time. And, then one day, I got an email in my in-box asking me if I would...
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Happy Birthday Rosie!
Guess What? This little girl just turned 8! For me, that is insanely hard to believe. She is my little baby–who wants to cuddle at night and eat cupcakes and read storybooks. But, she is also the same...
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Vegan Peanut Butter Dream Bars
I told you I have been experimenting with eating as a vegan a few weeks ago. Well, so far so good. I have lost a few pounds, feel great and am loving all of the food experimentation. Unfortunately, I...
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I Need A Babysitter!
Don’t worry, I am not sending my babysitter requests out on the internet. No way. But, I do need a babysitter. Since we have moved to Florida, we have made friends with other families that watch our...
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Mushroom Bourguignon (Vegan)
Aaron loves it when I cook with wine. Just the smell of the wine de-glazing the goodies off the bottom of the pan is enough to drive him crazy. He is particularly happy when it is something heavily...
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Peanut Butter Slutty Brownies (Take 2)
I am posting this AGAIN because for some reason the recipe was just not working. Hopefully, this one should work. And, just so you know–this recipe is NOT vegan but I am working on a vegan adaptation...
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Review: Sittercity Babysitting App
Awhile back, I was asked to test out the new Sitterati BabySitting app…a tool that has been designed to make it easier for parents to find and use babysitters, and to keep a nice and tidy little...
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Hawaiian Sweet Bread and Crockpot Kalua Pig
We moved to Florida from Hawaii about four years ago and every once in awhile, something will really, really make us miss the islands. We always kind of miss the islands–but sometimes we REALLY MISS...
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Quick Cinnabon inspired Cinnamon Rolls
I was asked to make a recipe using International Delights flavored creamers and was racking my brain for something to create. I had already made truffles around Valentines Day and I was having a...
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Easy Summertime Dinner Idea with Triscuit
If you have been reading this blogs for any length of time, you might realize that although I post a ton about desserts and comfort food, we really do try to eat pretty healthy around here. I have a...
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Biscoff Sandwich Cookies
My husband is kind of weird. He doesn’t seem to get a sweet tooth until 10 or 11 pm and then he rummages through the cupboards for something to snack on. After I received my box containing two jars of...
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Chocolate Chip Biscotti with Frosting
As I strolled down the aisles at the grocery store yesterday, I realized I wanted it to be fall. I wanted to sit in my slightly cool kitchen, sipping coffee, perusing magazines while eating treats. I...
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Writing Hiatus Ends Now.
From my drafts: I am here, really I am. I mean, this week I have made Vegan Twix bars, amazing chili for Aaron and the kids and have some fun vegan snack ideas to share with you. But, I just can’t...
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Working Out with The Dogs!
We have three dogs now. Not sure how that happened exactly–but now, we have three. And, I don’t mean three little dogs. Our Great Dane, Aloha is 150 pounds of endlessly needy love. She is always...
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From the Archives: Halloween Slice and Bake Cookies
****FROM THE ARCHIVES: I made some goat cheese sugar cookies the other night and they made me reminisce about these great cookies I made years before. Halloween is next week and though I have not...
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Spicy Pork Sandwich
I love being a blogger….I get to go visit some great places, meet great people and get packages sent to my house with product samples. I was excited the other day when I got a package from Hidden...
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Kings Hawaiian Sweet Bread French Toast Casserole
We ALWAYS have King Hawaiian Sweet Bread hanging around our house. I buy them, place them on top of the microwave and everyone constantly goes back to the bag for a snack I love sweet bread and have...
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Food, Travel and Gift Inspirations
The holidays are getting me all worked up. Lots of food to create, gifts to deliver and trips to plan. Here is a roundup of some of my favorite things I found on the web this week. Foodie...
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Magical Cinnamon Rolls
I must thank the Pioneer Woman for this recipe. I basically follow it to a T–with a slight change for the frosting. For Thanksgiving, I made her Parker House rolls and while I was rolling out the...
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