I’m in denial about winter. I’m so afraid of what the weather will be that I simply refuse to look each day. It’s as though I’m operating under the assumption that ignorance is bliss in regard to the frigid temps. Imagine my surprise when it began to snow today! No idea that was in the…
DIY Light Box
Have you noticed that the pictures on the blog have changed? Day light savings time really did me in when it came to taking pictures for the blog. Where we live, it begins getting dark around 4:30 so I had to have our meals prepped and ready for pictures around 4. As a family, this…
Le Creuset Giveaway
It’s been far to long since we had a giveaway around here so I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite kitchen essentials. These are items that I use in my kitchen that I think you’ll enjoy. One lucky reader will win all these items to use in their own kitchen. First up a microplane….
Corn, Black Bean and Quinoa Lettuce Wraps
Since my last couple of posts have been desserts, I figured it was about time for a dinner recipe. If only we could all survive on cake! As a family, we really are always working toward healthy eating and these corn, black bean and quinoa lettuce wraps are so delicious you’ll forget they are also…
Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
The first time I remember eating a chocolate croissant was on my honeymoon. I might have had one before then but the one’s we enjoyed on our honeymoon have never been matched. Currey and I honeymooned in Santa Fe, New Mexico which is one of my favorite places on earth. I grew up going every…
Chocolate Heath Bar Cake
Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? I don’t usually make resolutions but I do like to sit down and write goals for the year. This year some of those goals are to read a book a month, take a photography class and continue to go on monthly dates with Currey. I like to set goals…
Chopping Block Bread
If you would have told me, even 5 years ago, that I’d be excited about a new grocery store chain coming to the suburbs, I would have laughed. But the more I cook and expand my culinary horizons, I’m always looking for new places to find the best ingredients at reasonable prices. Over the summer,…