I have heard that taste buds change every seven years; that you can go a long time not even being able to tolerate a certain type of food, and then all of a sudden wake up one day loving it. This may have been a lie that my 6th grade home-ec teacher told to a … Continue reading Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Slaw
My unflinchingly strong opinions about food never surface more than when thinking about hot chocolate. Perhaps because hot chocolate can be a sad waste of sugar eating (packets made with water), or a totally decadent sip-and-smile experience and I am OBVIOUSLY in favor of the latter. It is my firmly held belief that hot chocolate … Continue reading (Super Chocolatey) Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
What's on your Thanksgiving menu?? Are you in charge of sides? Desserts? Do you spearhead the turkey? Do you just show up and eat?? I know that Thanksgiving is as early as it can possibly be this year, but WOAH. It feels like it is really sneaking up and coming fast. (Though I might just … Continue reading 12 Dishes for Your Thanksgiving Menu
We just got back from a week-long trip to Florida where we learned that vacationing with an infant is not quite the relaxing experience of vacationing without an infant: No leisurely reading by the pool, no sleeping in, and definitely no going outside without worrying about is the baby slathered in enough sunscreen? So, while … Continue reading Easy Beef Stew
Current favorite soup alert! It’s got a spicy curry kick, while still being a comforting, rice-filled, chicken broth-based soup. And I love it. I can’t stop making it. This soup calls for Rice-a-Roni. This is not a product that I had ever purchased prior to making this soup. I went to the grocery store without … Continue reading Curried Chicken Wild Rice Soup
These just might be the cutest of all cute desserts in the world. Tarts are already one of the all-time cutest desserts, but make them tiny and pop a little raspberry on top and it’s almost too much. And EVEN BETTER NEWS: They’re so easy to make. Want to see the cast of characters for … Continue reading Mini Lemon Tarts
Who has started their holiday shopping? I am way (way!) ahead of my usual schedule, and started Christmas shopping over the summer! I’ve started buying things for people as I see them throughout the year. This is mostly so I have things ready to be wrapped and put under our Christmas tree from the minute … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Roasting winter vegetables is by far my favorite way to enjoy them. There is something so rustic and homey about a sheet of winter veggies all getting crispy and tender together in a toasty oven. These are a go-to for me for big, get together meals (looking at you, Thanksgiving). The end result feels slightly … Continue reading Roasted Winter Vegetables
I have told you about my deep love for pie season, but during the month of November, I have a one-track mind for pumpkin pie. There are heated debates to be had over whether it is ever acceptable to deviate from the classic, tried-and-true pumpkin pie. I usually don’t like to question success, and definitely … Continue reading Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Cookie Crust
I got married straight out of college. And I mean straight out. As in, I walked down the aisle the same month I graduated from college. We waste no time here. Since we were young and married and didn’t have much in the way of discretionary income, game night was our go-to date night. A … Continue reading The 11 Best Board Games for Two People
