On Sunday night we kicked off youth group. We like our first event to be a monumental bash so this year we decided to start the year with an art gallery. Our youth group is full of incredibly talented artists so they brought their work for us to display. There were drawings, paintings and photographs…
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Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies
If you’ve followed the blog long, you know I’m a fan of all things homemade but sometimes I just need a quick and easy treat. We needed a simple dessert for our small group a couple of weeks ago and my sweet husband reminded of an old favorite, chocolate chip sandwich cookies. These cookies came…
Waffle Bar
Do you ever make kitchen purchases that you regret? Whether an underused appliance or an over priced rare ingredient, I’ve had my fair share of kitchen flops. Most notably was my quest for a waffle iron. I love waffles and feel that they are incredibly versatile treat. We’d been talking about buying one so…
S’mores Bars (71)
Growing up, we did not eat sugary cereal at our house. Ever. That was a treat that was simply reserved for my grandparents house and summer camp. It’s something my brother and I joke about now but at the time I hated. Once I went to college and began eating cereal at least twice a…
Road Trip Snacks: Peanut Butter Granola Bars (34), Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies (35) and Trix Crispies (36)
You may have noticed that I was MIA last week. Currey was with our students on a mission trip in Memphis. It was just the kids and I for an entire week so to say that blogging was on the back burner is an understatement! Thankfully we all survived but we are oh so glad…
Chocolate Chip Cookies(24), Bacon Wrapped Dates (25) and Gorgonzola Cheese Dip (26) Scotch Tasting
My husband, Currey, is a fantastic gift giver. He has always been a thoughtful and intentional gift giver but the longer we’ve been married he just gets better and better about spoiling me. I am continually astounded by his generosity and attention to detail. What makes his gifts even sweeter is his excitement to give…
Rolo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies (19)
My Baking Addiction was one of the first food blogs that I ever stumbled upon and it has changed the way that I look at dessert. Jamie comes up with 100’s of recipes for sweets (and other food too!) and slowly but surely I’m making my way through them. I can guarantee that you will…