Currey’s family left yesterday morning after being with us for a week. It’s back to reality! Menu planning, to do lists and household chores I’d previously put on hold are now starring back at me begging to be completed. It was a lovely week filled with meals together, shopping for the kids, going to Ikea,…
Strawberry Feta Salad with Candied Pecans
One of our favorite stories to share about our first date was the meal that Currey saw me devour. You see, I wasn’t too sure that this relationship would go anywhere. We lived hours away from each other, we were going to different schools and I was still slightly bitter that he had dumped my…
Buttermilk Pie
Random question for you…do you have those restaurants that you are kind of embarrassed that you love? Please oh please tell me I’m not alone in this! I did get some validation from Kristan of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. She recently posted a Millionaire Pie Recipe and she admits this pie was inspired by…
Meatball Panini
Since starting this blog, I have made a point to become a more adventurous eater, especially when we are out to eat. I’m a creature of habit and I eat the same entree at each restaurant we frequent. Go Roma after church, I’m eating Chicken Parmesan. Quick lunch at Jimmy Johns, always a Slim 5. …
Grilled Pound Cake
Although my kids are still too young to attend school, I feel as though every trip to Target is a reminder that summer is quickly coming to a close. I find myself wanting to savor our laid-back summer days and soak up all the warm summer evenings enjoying meals filled with farm fresh produce. I’ve…
Go Blog Social – My First Blog Conference
This past weekend I went to Go Blog Social for my first blog conference. I knew that it was going to be a small conference since it was the first year and that was really appealing to my introverted self. Secondly, my best friend Kaki had agreed to attend the conference with me. Now that…
Avocado and Grilled Corn Quinoa
One of the questions that I’m most frequently asked is how we haven’t packed on the pounds since I started this blog. The reality is that we eat between 18-20 meals a week at home and many of them aren’t worth sharing. Although I make a mean pb&j, I’m not going to bore you with…
Jalapeno Hush Puppies
Can we take a moment for my inability to plan ahead? I’m currently in Kansas City with my best friend, Kaki, at Go Blog Social, which is a new blog conference. We’ve wrapped up our first day and my brain is so full of information on how to make this site better. I’m feeling totally…
Everything Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
When Kristan from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen and Shelly of Cookies and Cups announced that they would be hosting a Creative Recipe Contest a couple of weeks ago I was so excited! I’ve followed both blogs for several months now and I’ve made several recipes from both of their sites. I loved the idea…
Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi
The first time that I remember having gnocchi, we were at a nice Italian restaurant in Chicago. When Currey ordered, the waiter corrected his pronunciation of the dish. It’s one of those stories that we still laugh about although as I type this I realize it doesn’t sound very funny. I don’t remember what gnocchi…
Blueberry Biscuits
As I’ve mentioned before, I love being able to feed my family. Since Currey and I live so far away from both our families, the meals we share together are priceless. There are several must eat places when we visit Texas but we are finding more and more that we are enjoying fewer meals out…
Why I Started a Blog
I’m taking a quick break from recipes today to just talk about blogging. I seem to get so many questions about why I started a blog or how to start a blog. Since I’m so often asked, I thought it would be worth sharing the journey of the blog up until this point. It’s hard…
Cheddar Chive Scones
If you follow me on Instagram, you saw a picture that I recently snapped of some birthday treats. Vanilla Sugar Bakery opened recently and it’s right by where I work. I’ve driven by countless times but they are usually closed by the time I’m headed in to work. A couple of days before my birthday…
Grilled Romaine Salad
Remember the Guy’s Night that we hosted? Currey had a friend that came over and was raving about a salad that he had just enjoyed. Seriously, I’ve never heard such ravings about a salad. He and his wife had just eaten at Flour + Wine and they highly recommended the restaurant. Currey and I decided…
Salted Caramel Ice Cream
While Currey and I were in Milwaukee celebrating his birthday a couple of months ago, I had a delicious chocolate tart with salted caramel ice cream. It was one of the best desserts that I have ever had. The following day we enjoyed gelato while on a quick stop at Whole Foods. How had I…
Gluten Free Brownies
Remember when I made Gluten Free Mac and Cheese? That night I also baked my first gluten free sweet treat. As I was searching for a gluten free brownie recipe, I was amazed at the number of brownies that contained black beans. Now, don’t get me wrong. I love black beans but I was wanting a…
Mac and Cheese Hot Dogs
Happy 4th of July!! We started celebrating a little early with lots of festive gear. We enjoyed this wonderful lunch treat today. If you are looking for a last minute and super easy recipe to enjoy on the 4th I’ve got you covered. As soon as this vacation was planned, I was put in…
Homemade Lemonade
It wasn’t my intention to take a break from blogging but these things just seem to happen. The celebration of the blog turning 1 happened to also mark the celebration of my 30th birthday. It was a great day of celebrating and the party continues with a family vacation this week. With the 4th of…
Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
I’m not sure how it’s come to be but I think Father’s Day gets the short end of the stick. While I appreciate being pampered and spoiled on Mother’s Day, I feel like Currey should receive similar treatment on Father’s Day. Although I don’t think he’d appreciate a spa day like I would for Mother’s…
1 Year Blogiversary Giveaway!!
Congrats to Laura Leonard! You are the Giveaway Winner!!! ****************************This Giveaway is Now Closed****************************** I can not believe that we will be celebrating 1 year of bloging next week! This year has flown by! To celebrate this milestone, I’ve got a fun giveaway filled with several summer entertaining essentials. Summer entertaining seems so much easier…
Cilantro and Hot Sauce Butter
When discussing our Father’s Day menu, Currey requested steak. The funny thing about this request was that it meant Currey would be cooking his own celebratory lunch. Grilling isn’t something I’ve had to master because Currey can perfectly grill a steak. I see no need to mess with perfection! As we have learned to cook,…
Stuffed Jalapenos
Let me just start with…this is what we ate for Father’s Day. Just looking at these pictures makes me what to eat that steak all over again. Or maybe just eat steak every day for the rest of my life. I realize it may seem strange to post about Father’s Day after the fact but…
Mango Avocado Quinoa with Grilled Chicken
Have you enjoyed an avocado yet this summer? Oh my goodness! At our house, we are convinced that avocados are exceptionally good this year. I’ve decided that one of my goals this summer is to eat my body weight in avocados. Trust me, I’m well on my way! I’ve been making different varieties of guacamole…
Fried Mozzarella
We have a running joke in our house that no matter what time our guests come over for dinner, the meal won’t be ready for at least an hour after their arrival. We say that we make sure our guests are really hungry so that they think whatever it is we’ve prepared is outstanding. When…
Gluten Free Mac And Cheese
The funny thing about writing a food blog is that everyone assumes my mom taught me how to cook. While I remember sitting and chatting with her on countless occasions while she made dinner, I was not interested in learning how to cook. It wasn’t until I was about to get married that I…
Watermelon Granita
During the summer months, I feel the need to eat fresh fruit. I know that the season is short so I feel like I need to indulge in as much as I can. While grocery shopping with Blythe, she requested that we buy a watermelon. Who can refuse your child wanting to buy fruit? So…
Chocolate Souffle
When I saw this recipe for chocolate soufflé, it quickly bumped to the top of my must make list. The origianl recipe comes from Roy’s. One night, after the kids were in bed, I decided to whip up a batch of chocolate soufflé. I was totally intimidated and warned Currey that they might flop. I’m…
Crystal Topped Cupcakes
Blythe is a girly girl to her core. If you saw us out running errands she would likely be wearing a crown and a large assortment of jewelry. She brings the world joy. I love to watch people smile when they see her. I take no credit for her ability to accessorize and I believe…
Philly Cheese Steaks
Last August Currey and I got to take a weeklong road trip together. Two friends of ours from high school were getting married 5 states away and they asked Currey to perform the ceremony. Currey was thrilled to do the wedding and I began planning out a week long, kid free vacation. I spent excessive…
Sour Cream Pancakes
At least once a week I try to make some sort of special breakfast. It’s not anything involved or extravagant, just a small treat that makes us linger a little longer around the table. I’m so aware that my time with my kids being little is fleeting and precious. I feel like each meal together…