Kevin has been calling me his lobster for the past few days. And not just because we’re each other’s lobsters according to Phoebe. I got myself nice and burnt to a crisp. Thursday afternoon, right before leaving for our church’s Annual Conference, I decided to enjoy the sun and a good book. I was reading […]
Blueberry Buckle Cake
With blueberries on sale nearly every day at our grocery store, I’ve been stocking up and searching for the perfect excuse to use them in a recipe. This cake was EXACTLY what I was hoping for. All of the girls and guys in our small group absolutely raved over it. Not only does this cake […]
The One with the Colorful Deals
What a gorgeous morning it has been. Cool temperatures. Blue skies. A cute long sleeve light weight orange shirt courtesy of the Girls Clothes Swap. And shorts. And flats. But on top of all of that wonderfulness, there were deals to be had at the grocery stores! On my quick trip through my first grocery love, […]
The One with the a HOT Christmas
Originally written yesterday, but Blogger wouldn’t let me sign in to my own account, so it’s late. And I’m annoyed. Today it looked like Christmas in our spare bedroom. No, not just because the carpet is bright red. And no, not because I’m preparing for Christmas in July. I don’t do Christmas in July. In […]
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies
Experimenting with new cookie recipes is probably my favorite past time. I mean, seriously. What could be better than butter, sugar, and various forms of chocolate?! This recipe stems from my dream of a world where everything is Reese’s peanut butter and chocolate. Perfect in every way! (assuming you like peanut butter, that is. Please don’t […]
Mango Strawberry Salsa
I had the privilege of catering a small summer-themed party on Saturday, and I had a blast embracing the freshness of the season! This mango strawberry salsa was easy to make and a healthy, delicious choice for the guests! I wasn’t able to take any photos before the event, so this picture is the best […]
The One with Lovely Saturday Morning
1. A fast paced six mile bike ride with Kevin, and hearing Jillian Michaels shouting, “Finish Strong” in my head. 2. Stopped at a garage sale with Kevin. 3. Bought Schwinn Spinning Bike for $30. It’s a pretty compact exercise machine we’re *hoping* to use during the New York winter. 4. Had brunch. 5. […]
Baked Egg Rolls
Kevin is constantly asking to go out for Chinese food. I rarely give in because a) it’s a bit pricey. b) it’s really unhealthy. c) I feel fat when I’m done. d) I secretly love Chinese but try to restrain my desires. I’d been wanting to try my hand at homemade egg rolls ever since […]
The One with the Feeding Friends
You know how there are many different types of friends in your life? The ones you say, “Hi” to in the store. The ones you keep in touch with now and then. The ones who you can reconnect with on a dime. The ones who require a bit of energy. The ones who challenge you–in […]
Lemon Sugar Cookies
I can’t believe I had completely forgotten about the deliciousness that is a Lemon Sugar Cookie. When I saw Maria of Two Peas and Their Pod post a recipe, I knew it was next on my to-bake list. As soon as the first batch came out of the oven, these cookies brought back so many […]