Hi friends! It’s time for another book giveaway! I love featuring new books here on the blog and it’s always fun for me to give a free copy to a lucky reader. Today’s book is Orchard which is all about sweet and savoury recipes from the English countryside by James Rich – and I’m giving…
Many years ago I bit into the lightest, delicate, sugar cookie with the best flavor. I failed to ask my friend’s mom for the recipe and I’ve been in search of a recipe that replicates that heavenly experience. You know, the kind of cookie that melts in your mouth. After tweaking various recipes, I finally…
Who loves coffee? The majority of adults start their day with a cup of joe to get their engines running. I’m not a black coffee drinker; I need a little creaminess to my morning beverage. So today I’m going to show you how to make a caffè latte without an expensive, fancy machine. Good coffee…
To celebrate the upcoming holidays, I’m giving away two copies of the Romantic Prairie Cookbook by Fifi O’Neill!! Fifi has graciously shared pictures from the book with me, along with her delectable recipe for bread pudding. (This post contains affiliate links.) I’m so excited to give away two copies of this book. To enter for…
We’ve survived another weekend and it’s on to a new week! On Saturday I made a mad dash to Royal Wren in Geneva to snatch up the cutest hot chocolate mugs ever. I had seen them on Instagram and knew I had to have them. (This post contains affiliate links.) I mean seriously, how…
Yes! I had sweet success making and canning this easy peach jam recipe last weekend. I’ve been on the hunt for decent peaches and finally found good ones at Wiltse’s Farm Market just down the road from my house. Before I get to the recipe, I want to know why it’s been so hard…
Yes! Summer is here and the cooler days are officially behind us. This is my favorite season – when the earth is brimming with life and everything is green. This is also the time of year when I switch to iced coffee and I’ve got a tasty dalgona whipped coffee recipe that’s sure to hit…
I’ve discovered a treasure I want to share with all of you! I found out how to make the best latte right in my own kitchen. Now I realize using the word “best” might seem like an exaggeration, but it’s really not. (This post contains affiliate links.) Every morning I make myself a double…
Happy Month of March! Today I’ve got a yummy chocolate chip skillet cookie recipe that’s so easy to make. Recently I’ve been craving chocolate chip cookies and decided, rather than a bunch of cookies, I’d make one big chocolate chip cookie in a cast iron skillet. You basically make the dough the same way…
They say a man can’t live by bread alone … but this woman sure could! When I was in junior high, I would come home after school and my sister and I would devour an entire loaf of white Wonder bread together. I no longer like Wonder bread and prefer loaves with a little more…
Have you noticed a recent rise in popularity of charcuterie boards? More restaurants offer them on their menus and a rising number of chefs include them on their websites. So I thought I’d do a little something different with this trend and offer a meatless Valentine’s charcuterie board that mixes sweet and salty treats. …
This might just be my favorite muffin recipe of all time. I took a basic nut bread recipe, added bananas and chocolate chips, and made muffins instead of bread. The result? Banana Nut Muffins with Chocolate Chips! I’m still a working girl who has to get out the door first thing in the morning….
Who’s ready for holiday baking? You’re going to LOVE this Peanut Butter Cookie Cups recipe that I’m sharing today. It’s soooo easy and the cookies taste sooooo good. They might just be my favorite cookie of all time. Not only am I sharing this delectable cookie recipe just in time for holiday baking season,…
Welcome to another holiday blog hop! Today I’m joining other bloggers to bring you treats to make for the upcoming season. I’m sharing a super easy, super yummy Christmas Popcorn recipe. I’d like to give a shout out to Kristen at Ella Claire & Co. for organizing today’s mouth-watering event. In addition to my…
In my household, fall and winter are soup seasons! And while I love rich, creamy soups, I do try to make lighter versions to avoid winter weight gain as much as possible. Chowder is a favorite of mine and today I’m sharing a healthy halibut chowder that’s also gluten free! First I need to…
Are there any Downton Abbey fans out there? I’ve come into possession of the “unofficial” Downton Abbey Cookbook and started making some of the recipes. Today I’m sharing Lady Mary’s Crab Canapes recipe with a little twist of my own. (This post contains affiliate links.) Today I’m also joining blogging friends who are showcasing…
