Recipes

There are a few things that I love about English toffee. It’s sweet, crunchy, nutty, and (my favorite of all) covered in chocolate. But what makes toffee even better is that everyone thinks it’s hard to make, so when I...

If you’re like me, you are probably knee-deep in holiday baking, party spreads laden with gooey, cheesy dips, and family dinners with more side dishes than you eat all year. All of this celebr(eat)ing leaves me feeling more sluggish...

With the holiday season coming, all the big family meals, and baking yummy treats for friends and family, I figure we can all use a little help in the kitchen. I’m not a natural cook. I don’t have an...

If you read my last post, you know things can get a little hectic at my house around the holidays.  And, although you might not be able to tell from my last post, I really do enjoy hosting Thanksgiving...

I can’t even tell you how many blog posts I’ve cried over lately. Some of the bloggers are friends of mine and others are complete strangers. The stories they’ve shared are real, true and honest about the toughest times...

You know when you log onto Pinterest and see all of those amazing bento box lunches and you roll your eyes thinking ‘Who in the world is spending so much time making a lunch that their kids have less...

Last time, I took you through the supplies you need to get started on canning, along with a healthy dose of inspiration for why canning is so awesome. This time, I’m taking you step by step through the easiest...

Fall has officially arrived! Do you know how I know? It’s because my favorite local coffee shop is now serving pumpkin spice lattes and oh boy, are they yummy! There are so many pumpkin recipes out there that are great...

'Tis the season for football!  With football comes parties and tailgating. And you can't have a party without good food! No one wants to show up with a Pinterest fail.  So I've got your back with 5 tried and true crowd...

Even though I’m writing this blog while its still in the 80s in Iowa, signs of fall are everywhere: The first Hawkeye football win, undergraduates taking over the Ped Mall in downtown Iowa City, kids back to school, and...