I really don’t think I have to say too much about these beautiful brownies. I think a picture is worth a thousand words. But these are amazing- super fudgy chocolatey brownies oozing with a delicious caramel layer. To top it off, brownies are one of the easiest desserts to […]
It’s been a long but fun summer, but it has been back to homeschooling and readjusting to a schedule around here. I’m actually finding comfort in the routine and truly love being a teacher to my kids. I feel like I’m cheating somehow by being able to be their teacher […]
I have been sitting on this recipe for a while and have really wanted to share, but its just been so busy with my new little guy around. This is one of my favorite breads to make. Its quick and easy enough to make even with a fussy new baby […]
Back from another long blogging break- I haven’t stopped cooking and have so many recipes I would love to share but life has taken some interesting, yet exciting, turns. I am homeschooling my 4 children this year and that has been quite the adventure to figure things out and adjust to […]
Lately I have been on the hunt to find great quick, easy dinner recipes. I don’t work a lot outside the home, so I tend to make more time consuming meals. But boy have I been tired and busy lately, so I thought it was good time to find great […]
This recipe was a great find!! These chocolate crisps take only a few minutes to make and are absolutely delicious. They are super crispy and chocolatey and the addition of either dried cranberries, cherries or even toffee bits makes them even better. My favorite way is with either the dried […]
Yay!! I am finally coming back from quite a long break with a super simple yet delicious recipe. Once again I have been battling digestive issues, so needless to say I have not been up to cooking, taking pictures, or honestly much else. It has been difficult to get through […]
It’s National Chocolate Chip Cookie Week, so I figured I would share my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. I actually have 2 or 3 recipes I use and this is the more “complicated” recipe, at least as far as a cookie goes. It includes a couple different kinds of flour, […]
This muddy buddy popcorn is Amazing!!! Seriously take the 15 minutes it takes to make and try it, but beware you may be tempted to eat it all. I have made more batches than I can count since finding this recipe in the book Party Popcorn. I even made several batches […]
It has been bitter cold here in the Northeast with tons of snow to go with it. Warm comforting meals have been the staple around here. This chicken corn chowder is warm, delicious, and filling and all my kids love it, so I can’t go wrong. It’s packed with veggies, […]
Well, I know this is a “food” blog. But food making isn’t the only “from scratch” thing that goes on in my kitchen. I also make a lot of my health, home and beauty products from scratch. Over the years I have started making my own body scrubs, lotions, lip […]
This cowboy spaghetti has quickly become a family favorite. And to be honest, it’s one of this cook’s favorites too, since it is super easy and quick to make with simple ingredients. I am one who, more often then not, puts a lot of time into every day dinner preparation, […]
Happy New Year and Thank You for subscribing, sharing, liking and pinning !!!! Your support and feedback have been great. 2014 marked the first full year of this blog- I made it!!! It has been an interesting journey for sure. I have learned a lot about starting up a blog, […]
These cookies are amazing! Gingery delicate melt in your mouth bites of heaven. These are not your typical thick and chewy gingerbread cookies but instead this old fashioned recipe delivers a wafer texture that is light, airy, and crisp. I made these for the first time last year and was […]
Here is a great cookie to add to your Christmas cookie baking. They taste amazing and look great on any any cookie platter with the beautiful red centers. Or they are great for breakfast (ahem, ahem) with some coffee, as I accidentally discovered while taking pictures of them in the […]
Here is an awesome, simple and delicious Christmas gift idea!! Creamy, chocolatey homemade hot Cocoa that can be packed into regular jars, or even a mason jar mug. Tie a simple tag on with instructions and wa-lah, a perfectly simple gift. I have always made my hot cocoa with milk […]
