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Grandmother Kettler’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
My dad is the hardest person to shop for. He doesn’t want or need anything, so birthday and Christmas gifts are always a struggle of what to get him. This year, I decided to skip the hardware store and head down the baking aisle at […]
Mint OREO Cookie Balls
Move over cake balls, OREO Cookie Balls are the next new thing! And why not? They’re so much easier to make and can be made in a fraction of the time. Plus, you can also take your favorite OREO flavor and turn it into a […]
Candied Mint Leaves
When we went to restaurants growing up, I always thought it was so weird when my dad would pick up the parsley sprig they had garnished his plate with and eat it whole. I remember thinking, why is he eating that? Isn’t it just there […]
8 Perfect Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life
This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases made through the links in this site keep this blog running. Let’s talk food! But then again, when am I NOT talking about food? What can I say? I love it! And if you’ve got a major foodie […]
6 Tips for Taking the Ultimate Staycation
This post is sponsored by The Woodlands Resort. All photos, opinions, and information are mine. Sometimes, you just need to get away. But with work restrictions and school schedules, taking a long vacation just isn’t going to work. That’s the beauty of a staycation. Staycations […]
Lemon & Raspberry Swirl Cookies
Know what’s always a blast around the holidays? A cookie exchange! Have you ever been part of one? One tip I have for hosting them is to buy containers for your guests to take all of their goodies home in. Having cute tins or boxes […]
Pear & Parmesean Napoleans
This post has been sponsored by Cello. All photos, recipes, and opinions are my own. #CelloMusicToYourMouth To me, the holidays mean comfort food. Gone are those summer days of light eating and here upon us are the holiday parties with passed hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails, […]
The Best Recipe for Moist Banana Bread
Let’s talk about what to make when you haven’t been to the store in a while… Today, I was finally cleaning off my kitchen table after all the Thanksgiving stuff landed there and a found a few bananas that were past their prime. They weren’t […]
New Orleans School Of Cooking’s Famous Pecan Praline Recipe
I’ve visited New Orleans, Louisiana a few times, but every single time I go, I make sure to stop into the New Orleans School of Cooking and take a class. These classes are always a great time! I usually opt for the cooking demonstration style […]
3 Thanksgiving Side Dishes Your Family Will Love & A Unique Table Setting Idea
This post contains affiliate links. All photos and opinions are mine and should not be used without written permission. At a recent “Friendsgiving” event, some ladies and I got together and shared some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes. We had such a great time eating, […]











