What better way to jump into Fall and anticipate Halloween then with some delicious not-so-scary Classic Monster Cookies?! I was first introduced to these my first time meeting my husband’s parents. Ever since, this has been my addiction cookie. Creamy peanut butter packed with chocolate chips and M&Ms…need I say more? These delicious little cookies… [read more]
Classic Baklava with Zest of Orange: I made these delicious classic baklava + orange zest treats at 5 am. The result was crisp, buttery sheets of phyllo, stuffed with cinnamon walnuts, and drenched in a honey-citrus sauce. Simply irresistible! This recipe is really pretty easy and I used a lot of good tips from people… [read more]
Lately, I have been in a rush to get everything done. Seems like just when I accomplish one thing, another one appears that I also have to get taken care of right away. No matter how rushed I am though, I always have to have my cup of tea. So, when I get really busy… [read more]
I love soup season. The delicious aroma of a slow-cooked soup when I come home is one of the most delicious and comforting smells in the world. It doesn’t matter what kind of day I had, because all is right when I step through the door and my home smells of dinner. I have been… [read more]
Box wines. They have a bad reputation. One that leads some of us from the room, noses upturned, looking for any alternative. “Box wine?” “No thanks, I’d rather drink tap water.” Well, that has all changed. Not only are boxed wines able to stay fresh longer, but they are also much more economical…and some good… [read more]
This weekend we were signed up to go to a young adult retreat outside of town, but that all changed yesterday. My husband had called me around noon. He had been throwing up all day. So, I told him to cancel the weekend plans and get some sleep. I was already exhausted from a long… [read more]
