At the first sign of fall weather this month I added chili to our menu for the coming week. This dish is one that we look forward to as soon as it starts to get cooler out and we usually make it at least once a month during the fall and winter. I made this … Continue reading Our Favorite Chili
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
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 have a major love of coffee and all things coffee related. Obsession might be a better word, but love sounds like it is less of an issue so I'll go with that.... One of my July Goals was to stop going on coffee runs whether it be to Starbucks, a local coffee shop, or the … Continue reading At Home Coffee Bar
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
Over the past two years I have fostered a serious love for cooking and baking. I spend most of my free time in the kitchen or trying to think of fun new recipes to try. When I first started cooking I was under the impression that you needed several tools and gadgets in order to … Continue reading Kitchen Essentials
