Looking for a perfect indoor activity to enjoy with the little ones in your life? Or maybe just an inexpensive, homemade holiday gift for the nieces and nephews? Homemade Playdough is the way to go. It’s not difficult, but it requires a little bit of attention. Best of all, it’s not crunchy and grainy like...
Recipes
Eggnog Rice Pudding
Christmas is one week from tomorrow! Yikes. If you’re getting ready for your annual holiday baking marathon like I am, it is nice to add a few no-bake treats to the menu. This year I am sort of craving creamy, sweet, spicy treats instead of lots of chocolate. Don’t ask me why. Eggnog rice pudding is...
Peanut Brittle
Making candy is one of those things that can be daunting. Working with boiling sugar is a little tricky, because the potential for 3rd degree burns and a hospital visit is a very real possibility. Making your own Peanut Brittle is a good way to get your feet wet with candy-making because you don't have...
Homemade Eggnog
Homemade Eggnog is the perfect, creamy holiday drink for your party guests. Hosting a gathering this holiday season? Pair your homemade eggnog with some spiced pecans and you've got yourself an amazing after-dinner beverage and snack to keep everyone happy all evening long. Plus, homemade is so much better than store-bought! I find the consistency of my...
Don't Mess With The Sweet Potatoes {Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallows}
Crushed pineapple and toasted marshmallows put the “sweet” in this family-favorite Sweet Potato Casserole. Some things are better left untouched. I’m all for innovation and trying new things and being open to different foods and traditions most of the time. The ultimate exception to that rule is Sweet Potato Casserole on Thanksgiving. It’s a crime...
Balsamic Glazed Baby Carrots
Planning ahead can make Thanksgiving much less hassle and more laid back for all to enjoy. If you would like to get ahead of the game a bit, making as many things ahead of time as possible is the way to go. I will be doing a few things ahead of time this year, and...
Cranberry Apple Slab Pie
Cranberry Apple Slab Pie is the answer to the predicament of choosing a dessert to feed a crowd at holiday parties, all the while avoiding being the eleventh person to show up with a normal apple pie. (Not that there’s anything wrong with having eleven apple pies to choose from. First world problems…) Cranberries add...
Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Buttermilk Icing
It's getting to be that time of the year... Pumpkin time! Our house smells like pumpkin most of the time from Labor Day until New Years. We love pumpkin pie, pumpkin doughnuts (I should share that recipe soon!), pumpkin cake, pumpkin candles, pumpkin waffles (a new favorite), pumpkin spiced lattes and anything else you can...
Cheddar Broccoli Soup
This Cheddar Broccoli Soup has become sort of a standby recipe that I bring to friends who have just had a baby. It's easy to make, and it reheats well. The addition of nutmeg and hot sauce (I know, it sounds weird...especially since I loathe hot sauce) help to subtly enhance the flavor of the...
Bacon and Corn Breakfast Hash
This week we are trying out some new breakfast recipes, and I love that this dish includes corn. I am not a pancake and eggs type of breakfast eater, so something a little more savory is perfect for me. This meal was so delicious and easy, and will definitely be returning to our breakfast (or...