Happy December! I've got good news for you. You don’t need to go to the mall food court to enjoy Bourbon Chicken anymore, which is especially helpful for me because I do all my shopping on Amazon anyway. This is a homemade version of what is offered at the Cajun/Chinese restaurant at many shopping malls. Bourbon...
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Homemade Jellied Cranberry Sauce + Giving Thanks
My heart is full. As I sit here writing this I am in the midst of spending the week at our cabin in Northern Michigan with our little lady, looking forward to the family joining us later this week. A year ago she was in my belly and nobody knew it except a very small...
Sweet Potato Pie
Our little lady has started dabbling with foods. Watching someone learn to eat and discovering food for the first time is so much fun! She is a particularly enthusiastic fan of sweet potatoes. The verdict is still out on peas, though. Not that I blame her. Anyhow, I've spent a lot of time preparing sweet potatoes...
Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
I don't know about you guys, but I am looking forward to enjoying a beautiful fall weekend with my family. Especially after the dramatic week our country has experienced this week. (You know, the time change...What did you think I was talking about?) I hope we can all take a break from the crazy and...
Apple Cider Caramels
Halloween has come and gone, and now that we've all eaten our weight in mini Snickers bars it's time to step up our candy game. Homemade candy is in a whole other realm than store-bought candies. This recipe for Apple Cider Caramels is one you'll want to share, but might just find yourself hiding in...
Chocolate Chip Scones and Life Changes
Hello friends! Where do I begin? So much has happened in the last several months since I've posted anything. My life has entered a new season. I'm somebody's mama. It's so surreal and crazy and fun. It's also a lot to get used to. Gone are the days when schedules and plans and housework are done...
Thankful Things and Happy News
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It's got something to do with the fantastic amount of food, of course, but also about being able to spend a fun, stress-free day with family. My family is pretty awesome when it comes to thanksgiving. It's our day to be a little bit more rowdy than the rest of...
Maple Cinnamon Pecan Ice Cream (No-Churn Method)
This past weekend may have marked the official end of Summer, but it's still warm outside and ice cream is never out of season. Maple Cinnamon Pecan Ice Cream was my tastiest accomplishment of a weekend filled with fun, food, and family. The flavor is incredible, and you don't need to have a fancy ice-cream...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Happy Friday, Friends! Please excuse my absence. Life has gotten in the way lately. I'm so happy to be back to the blog after such a long break. I hope everyone has been enjoying summer to its fullest in the meantime. It seems like we have had one party or celebration after another this summer,...
Reclaiming Joy in My Home
A few months ago I ordered a copy of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo. The title alone makes quite a claim. Life-changing? What can a person possibly have to say about cleaning and organizing that hasn't already been said, and how could it possible change my...