Let’s be honest here. Sometimes there are moments when I really do not feel like cooking. There I said it, even the Mad Batter has her moments. There are times when life is so hectic, I don’t know how on earth I can possibly manage to squeeze dinner into the mix. You know what I’m … [Read more…]
I was recently asked, do I ever have any disasters with my recipes? (Shout out to Evie, for such a great question!) Sometimes it takes several attempts before I’m satisfied with a recipe, and other times I just declare defeat! My taste-testing crew can vouch for me. If you asked them, they would say …. … [Read more…]
We’re getting the one-two-punch of winter on the east coast: the cold, freezing temps and then the snow. When life gives you snow, stay in, bundle up and enjoy this deliciously rich and creamy stove-top cocoa. It makes winter sooo much more bearable! You know how some things take you right back to the good … [Read more…]
It’s been an unwritten rule in our house to have one meal together as a family each day. I think it is important for all the family to sit together, enjoy good food and conversation. How relaxing and soothing it must be for everyone to gather at the breakfast nook, right? Au contraire, breakfast at our house … [Read more…]
There they were in the fruit bowl…the three spotted yellow bananas. Should I toss them in the trash, and say good-bye? ….or perhaps Hello to you beautiful Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins? You guessed it! I knew those babies were capable of bringing a delicious, fragrant smell to the whole house and waking up the tribes … [Read more…]
I’ve collected my top 10 recipes from 2017 – a combination of your favorites and my family’s most requested. Seems we have a lot of sweet tooths, and why not?!? It’s been a fun year and sugar keeps us going strong! I don’t know where the year went, guess it’s like they say…time flies when … [Read more…]
I’m obsessed with this soup. It could be the cold weather, making me want to have it every single day of the week; but really I think I could easily eat this all year round. This is not just any run-of-the-mill soup, this soup “tastes just like lasagna.” But it’s waaaay easier to make than … [Read more…]
Chicken, spaghetti, easy, delicious…need I say more. I think not, but I will. 🙂 I just have to tell you why I love, love this recipe so much. It has saved me a thousand times when I needed something quick and easy, but I didn’t want to sacrifice flavor. It’s ahhhmaaaazing that just a few … [Read more…]
What better way to start off the day than with a delicious homemade Maple Vanilla Latte. My barista techniques are very amateur (to say the least). However, this recipe rocks! It’s EASY, no need to make any special syrup, because you have your syrup (maple syrup). 🙂 Yes, it’s very easy to make your own … [Read more…]
My husband’s grandmother had a knack for making the best, out-of-this world pies. Elaborate pie crimping was her forté. They were picture-perfect, never burnt, no cracks, never a soggy bottom, just so beautiful you were almost afraid to sink your teeth into them. However, before we were married, that wonderful husband-to-be of mine told his … [Read more…]
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