I have never been someone who really loves Valentine's Day. Andrew and I usually keep it pretty simple with a nice dinner at home, but I love to surprise him with a few treats too. Last year I made him breakfast in bed and chocolate covered strawberries. It was such a fun way to start … Continue reading Fun & Easy Treats for Valentine’s Day
Sundays are really the only day that Andrew and I get any quality time together so we try to make the most of it. This usually means doing something fun for breakfast and dinner. Because Andrew has such a hectic and busy work schedule I try to do something special when I can and one … Continue reading Breakfast in Bed
Once the temperature drops its pretty much a guarantee that I will be making soup at least once a week. It is one of my favorite things to have when it is cold out and is such a comforting and cozy meal. Over the past 2 years we have tried SO many different soup recipes and … Continue reading The Best Soups for Fall & Winter
This time of the year everyone is obsessed with "pumpkin spice everything". Except for me. To be honest I really don't care for pumpkin spice flavored treats. Nope, not even a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks. I love my real pumpkin treats though, like pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie, those I can't get enough of. … Continue reading Caramel Apple Cider
This past month Andrew and I gave up eating out with the exception of one date night. I really didn't mind not eating out and it encouraged us to be a bit more creative with our daily meals and to make our other date nights more fun than our usual dinners at home. Last year for … Continue reading Homemade Pizza Night
I've said before that I have a major love of all things coffee. Coffee drinks, coffee scented candles, espresso caramels, coffee ice cream... you get the picture. Now that I have been determined to utilize our little coffee bar that we have at home I have been trying new drink recipes and of course other tasty recipes … Continue reading Favorite Coffee Recipes
I don't know about you, but I have very little desire to cook during the peak heat of summer. I genuinely enjoy cooking most of the time but on those hot an humid days it's a real struggle. I try to incorporate as many easy and refreshing meals into our weekly menu as I can. … Continue reading Favorite Summer Recipes
Warm weather is upon us and I am have been craving all sorts or yummy warm weather foods and drinks. Things perfect for a BBQ or picnic have sounded so good lately. Andrew isn't a big fan of picnics as he doesn't enjoy eating outside but I was majorly in the mood a few weeks … Continue reading Mint Lemonade
We all have our weaknesses (or several if you are me...). For some its shoes, others books, or maybe even sweets. For me, my weakness is dishes. Yup, you read that right, dishes. My husband teases me that I shouldn't be allowed near the dishware section of any store or be able to go into Williams … Continue reading Spring Dinnerware
As a Christmas gift to my husband's parents we planned a 4 course meal and hosted them for dinner one night. Being that this was really only our 2nd time hosting others for dinner (read about our first time here). seeing as this was only our second time hosting, I would say we are nothing … Continue reading Planning a Formal Dinner
