Growing up, my sisters and I never really had a traditional birthday cake at our parties. Instead, my mom or grandmother would sometimes buy, but mostly bake, us whatever our favorite dessert happened to be that year, throw a few candles on it, and call it our “birthday cake”. For Allison, my oldest sister, that meant either a pecan pie … More Blueberry Crumble
My original plan was to post an Arugula & Farro salad recipe this week, but last minute I decided we needed something sweet. I’m turning 28 today. And since it’s not every day that a girl turns 28, I’ve deemed it necessary to write about something a little more exciting than a super healthy salad – that can … More Peanut Butter Bars
Merry Christmas Eve! If you’re looking for a last minute dessert for your Christmas party, this is a no-fail, super simple treat that everyone will love. It only has seven, easy to find ingredients and can be quickly put together. Perfect for procrastinators like me! My grandmother, Meme, has been making Seven Layer Bars for our … More Seven Layer Bars
Remember that Gilmore Girls episode where Rory and Lorelai were invited to four different places for Thanksgiving? Rory, a little nervous that they were over-committing and could never possibly eat that much food, is challenged by her mom, Lorelai who says, “It’s not too much food! This is what we’ve been training for our whole lives”. Well, our Thanksgiving this … More Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potato Salad
These muffins started off as an “empty out my pantry” type of recipe. I wanted to use up a bag of coconut flour that I bought for one specific recipe a month or so ago, as well as an unopened can of pumpkin puree I needed to use before the ever approaching expiration date. I googled different coconut flour … More Coconut Pumpkin Muffins
Lately, it seems that anytime Patrick and I visit family in South Carolina or have family visit us in Florida, there are a few guaranteed meals and side dishes that will always find their way on to the table. Roasted sweet potatoes sprinkled with cinnamon, baked chicken taquitos served with my mom’s guacamole, and chia seed pudding that we eat in … More Chia Seed Pudding Parfaits
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