Sherbet in an Orange Peel
It may seem a little odd that we’re enjoying a frozen treat while parts of the country are still getting […]
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Guinness and Baileys Cupcakes
The controversially-named Irish Car Bomb drink includes a shot of Baileys and Jameson plopped […]
Say it in Brownies
Cookie cutters and sprinkles — not just for sugar cookies anymore! Our friends just had an adorable baby girl, Emmerson, and I wanted to bring a homemade treat with us to the hospital. (Don’t worry, I do plan to drop off some more substantial food in a few days!) I used a few cookie cutters …
Bruschetta Hearts
This weekend, Greg and I cooked up a Valentine’s dinner for several of our couple friends, […]
Conversation Heart Cookies
Greg and I do our part to support the US Postal Service, though slightly begrudgingly with […]
Personalized Gifts
Occasionally Greg and I run into situations where a Bath & Body gift set or restaurant gift card just isn’t enough to show our loved ones we care (ha!). In those cases, we’ve been known to make gifts — sometimes silly, sometimes over-the-top, but always highly tailored to their preferences. (In our opinion, anyway.) Knowing …
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Greg and I somewhat-crazily attended both of our families’ holiday celebrations, despite the 1,600 miles between them. It’s easy — just fly west on Christmas morning! I love that we’re able to do this, but splitting the holiday does make it a little weird. For example, we spend Christmas morning trying to stuff gifts from …
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
My brother was craving a very specific cheesecake that he and his fiancee last tasted five years ago while living in Omaha, Nebraska. Upon hearing that my husband, Greg, has been making some amazing cheesecakes lately, my brother requested a homemade version of his long-lost creme brulee cheesecake for his fiancee at Christmastime. Though a …
Cookie Swap
Last weekend (oh my gosh, was it really just last weekend?!), I had the pleasure of hosting a small cookie swap at our house. For those unfamiliar with cookie swaps/exchanges, it’s just a get-together where each person brings several dozen of one type of cookie. Everyone divides up their cookies amongst the other guests and …
Thanksgiving Recap
Thanksgiving was difficult for my family this year; my grandfather passed away unexpectedly just days before. Though it has been a sad week, I know that I do truly have a lot to be thankful for, including Grandpa’s 80 years of life and our wonderful visit with my grandparents just two weeks earlier. I’m grateful …