I took a breather from blogging and social media over Christmas and New Year’s…it was refreshing, but I’m excited to get back into sharing recipes and reading all about your exploits over the holidays! Our Christmas was very peaceful and relaxing. On Christmas Eve, we had dinner with my family…my mom made this delicious seafood … Continue reading »
We’ve been having a very relaxed holiday season! This Christmas, we decided to simplify and cut back, focusing more on connecting with our friends and family through time spent together, phone calls and heartfelt notes. It’s been a wonderful balance for me and a way to focus on the things that are really important! I’ve … Continue reading »
Today I’m guest-posting over at Inspire and Indulge! A year ago, a friend of mine made biscotti for a cookie exchange party, and I loved them so much that I asked her for the recipe (thanks Amy!) I adapted the recipe slightly, and brought them to a cookie exchange party this past weekend. Not only … Continue reading »
We had a cookie exchange with a very special group of ladies this past weekend! We each brought our cookie plus a “pupu”, the Hawaiian way for saying appetizer I went to Annie’s Eats for inspiration, as I always love her recipes! This one did not disappoint. I’ve always loved eating stuffed mushrooms, but … Continue reading »
I’ve been wanting to try this recipe FOREVER! I’m not sure why it’s taken me so long to try it, but it was worth the wait. I grew up eating crispy cookies (because that’s what my mom liked), but when I married Patrick, I realized that I would have to learn some chewy cookie recipes, … Continue reading »
When we were visiting my husband’s family in Las Vegas, my mother in law asked if I wanted to make her mom’s Christmas applesauce fruitcake. Did she even need to ask? Of course! That’s exactly the kind of thing I love to do My mother in law said that her mom would make this every … Continue reading »
We had an amazing time with family this past week! A special treat was getting to see our nieces and nephew…Malia LOVED playing with her cousins. I wish we lived closer to them, so the cousins could play together all the time! Did you grow up spending time with your cousins? My cousins are all … Continue reading »
I’m so excited for today’s guest post from Natasha of Butter. I’ve dubbed her the “Queen of Nutella”, because she makes the most amazing creations with Nutella You have to check out her website for some of the most amazing baked goods. Her latest post is on Cookie Butter Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, if … Continue reading »
We are having a great time with family and friends here in Vegas! Patrick and I even had a date night to see Jersey Boys last night…we LOVED it!! This is going to be a super sweet and decadent week on the blog I’m so excited for another guest post from one of the first … Continue reading »
Today’s post comes from the lovely Leah, of Inspire and Indulge! I’m away visiting family in Las Vegas, and Leah was so gracious to do a guest post for me while I’m gone I love her DIY crafts, especially her pumpkin keg and etched glass canisters! And I’m always drooling over her kitchen creations, including … Continue reading »
