
I am sitting here looking at my computer screen in a almost food coma-like state. This morning I woke up and created one of my all time favorite breakfast foods in the world…classic monkey bread (and added some new favorites …orange zest & a Saturday morning pick me up - Rum). Our apartment filled with… [read more]

Welcome to my second installment of “HOW TO” Wednesdays! This 4 weeks of “how to” will be on seasonings that you can make straight out of your cupboard to save you a little cooking time or spending money. This week is an essential, Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice. Although this is a little late for the… [read more]

As a new family tradition we have created an annual competition for decorating gingerbread houses! Check out the beautifully decorated and delectable creations & our very own (poorly crafted…sorry guys I’m not a poet) Tale of the the Gingerbread House Throwdown. The Tale of the Gingerbread House Throwdown ‘Twas 2 nights after Christmas and we… [read more]

Finally, it is the week of Christmas! For those of you lucky enough to already be on holiday break it is a time of having fun, relaxing, seeing family & friends, and getting into the holiday spirit. I have really enjoyed the season so far this year and have been so excited to learn so… [read more]

Someone in my office today announced that Thanksgiving is next week. To which almost everyone started contending that there was no way it could be so soon. And yet, after checking the calendar (and double checking after a few arguments about what day it was), we found it to be true. Thanksgiving, indeed, is next… [read more]