Before kids were anywhere near my future I used to dream of the day that I could spend an afternoon in the kitchen baking and cooking with them. When I had Jack people would often talk about the bond that he and Andrew will share. Telling me that I would have more fun with a … Continue reading In The Kitchen With My Mini
There is nothing more comforting to me than curling up with a delicious and cozy meal on a chilly fall or winter day. These two seasons are the ultimate time for comfort food and there are so many recipes that I look forward to making this time of year. There are several that I have … Continue reading Favorite Cold Weather Recipes
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
