Funny story. I was going to write a “Top Ten Tuesday” post. But then I realized it was Wednesday. Why am so confused? Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I was sick Sunday and missed church and youth group. That totally throws off my groove, ya know? Although I didn’t go […]
Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe
It was time to dig this recipe out of the archives in time for the Christmas cookie exchanges, the holiday gatherings, and the potlucks a-plenty. If you’re like me and you look forward to seeing these classic Peanut Butter Blossoms on cookies trays, this is the perfect recipe for you! originally written December 2009 These […]
The One with the Loveseat we Love
Welcome to our new living room, complete with our like-new hunter-green loveseat. It fits the former-piano-wall perfectly. Moving the piano into the front room to create a music studio was the best idea we ever had. Now we have a worth-while use for that room (with all of our music and instruments in one place) […]
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
originally posted November 2010 I remember eating this casserole as a child and thinking the only good part was the marshmallows. Now, as an adult, I wanted to stay away from the marshmallow version of the casserole. You know, cause it’s the “mature” thing to do. But I’m so glad I didn’t listen to my […]
Crescent Rolls Recipe
Thanksgiving was a relaxed occasion for us this year. We weren’t eating until 5pm, so we took our good old time getting around to baking. Thanks to the extra time, I decided to try my hand at homemade crescent rolls. I love me some Pillsbury rolls from the cans that scare the crap out of […]
The One with My Love of Etsy
This week I discovered the pure joy that is shopping handmade on Etsy. I have been selling my baked goods (and to-die-for toffee) on Etsy for many months now and I have watched as my friend, Sara’s, photo-greeting-card business took off with outstanding success. But I never made a purchase myself. Not sure why. Maybe it […]
Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe
That jellied cranberry sauce from a can has always weirded me out. I might take a bite or two just to be polite, but that was it. My life has been changed by this fresh cranberry sauce, though! SO easy, perfectly tart, and the best compliment to those turkey dinners and hot panini sandwiches. I’m […]
The One with a Teensy Bit of Foodie Joy
In my almost daily perusal of Tasty Kitchen’s website, I was shocked to see this on their main page– eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! I haven’t been so thrilled in who knows how long! Yep, that’s right. I guess my little ol’ waffle recipe has been climbing its way to the top of the Tasty Kitchen recipe collection. I couldn’t believe my […]
Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe
It was Sunday morning. There was a potluck brunch after the early service and I had nothing prepared yet. Oops! Quick, Mel, think fast. What could I make in less than 30 minutes? Fresh biscuits, of course! This was the first time I had used this biscuit recipe, but it was so fast and easy […]
The One with the First Crochet Project
When Kevin’s family visited us in October, Mom helped me correct my crochet styles and helped give me confidence to read a pattern. I have been “crocheting” for years, since freshman year of college when every girl on my floor was yarning it up during movies and slow Saturdays. But I never made anything other […]