Homemade Marinara Sauce is a staple in our household. You can always find a container of it either in the fridge or the freezer at my house. Spaghetti is a go-to meal for me when I have not prepared anything or even thought about dinner. Paired with a batch of my freezer-friendly meatballs, dinner is …
It’s hard to believe that the schools in the valley will all be getting out at the end of this week. It doesn’t seem possible that I will have a 2nd grader, a full-time kindergartner, and a newborn. Where has the time gone? As summer starts, we will be kicking it off with camping, BBQs, …
What is one of your favorite smells in the kitchen? At least in my kitchen, there is always that one baking smell that leaves you counting down with the timer! My “ultimate” baking smell is the smell of fresh bread baking. It’s simply an irresistible smell that leaves me drooling at the front of the …
One thing my family can’t live without is whip cream. We go through quite a bit during the winter, but I can’t tell you how much we go through during the summer. Let’s not forget that fresh berries are a hot commodity around our house! I try my best always to have a batch of …
The summer season is here, and for many of us, it means time for backyard BBQs and potlucks. Backyard BBQs and potlucks are my favorite time to try out new recipes and experiment with the guests. If I go home with an empty bowl, it was a hit, and a full bowl means that I …
It’s hard to believe summer is so close! As summer quickly approaches, I’m working on getting myself prepared for warmer weather with this blackberry lemonade recipe. Truly not many things are as refreshing when summertime rolls around than a cool refreshing glass of lemonade, unless you’re upping the flavor with some fresh berries. With blackberries …
When I was younger, my mom would make us donuts as a treat. She didn’t make them often, but when she did, we would all do just about anything to get one hot out of the fryer. Generally, they were dipped in a cinnamon-sugar mix or powdered sugar, but once in a while, she would …
I grew up baking macaroons once in a while and was intrigued when I ran across a new cookie called a macaron. At first, I swore it was a typo, but the macaron didn’t look a thing like what I had grown up eating, nor did it taste the same. Which is better? Well, I …
One thing my house doesn’t run out of is tortillas. They have so many uses and are a family favorite for various reasons. Not only do they taste great, but they sure do make into a meal in a hurry! The whole household prefers this homemade flour tortilla recipe to store-bought any day. Tortillas can …
During the summer, I try to host several parties and attend even more of them. Much to my husband’s dismay, I’m a social bug and don’t truly need a reason to have a party other than the day ends in “y.” The hardest part about throwing and attending parties for me? Planning a menu or …