Fall is definitely my very favorite time of year for baking. Besides having great options like fresh apple and pumpkin to work with, it is also the time when things finally start to cool off and we can enjoy using the oven again. I decided it would be fun to …

My inlaws recently moved from Texas back to Minnesota, and now only live 10 minutes away from us. As an adult, I’ve never had family this close so I’m still getting used to the convenience of more family dinners, and dare I say available child care. (I’m still giddy about …

When I tried cake mix popcorn a couple of months ago, it was a big hit with my boys. I first made it for Valentine’s Day with my Valentine Cake Mix Popcorn. This recipe can easily be adapted for any holiday just by switching up a few ingredients. Sprinkles are …

My mom is an amazing cook who loves to give everyone plenty of options. Since she’s always feeding a crowd of 14, it is hard to please everyone, but she certainly tries.  A holiday dinner just isn’t a holiday dinner at my parent’s house without a jello or fruit salad, usually both. …

If you are like, me, you enjoy something nice and cold to drink on a warm summer day.  And while I love a cold glass of iced tea or lemonade, sometimes it is nice to switch things up a bit. Sparkling water gives you that nice fizz you love about …

When it comes to celebrating for holidays with food, sometimes I like to all out. But that doesn’t mean it has to be complicated either. It is amazing what a few touches can do to make a dessert something extra special. These Patriotic Sprinkle Cones from Christine Leeper are a perfect example …

After experimenting in the kitchen with a new apple galette, I realized I had some whipped cream cheese with sugar and vanilla left over. And of course I can’t let that go to waste. It would be just wrong of me, right? So I dug in my cabinets and came …

When it comes to my coffee, I prefer something flavored. Hit me up with a hazelnut cream flavored coffee and hazelnut creamer and I’m good to go! My husband on the other hand, is a purist and unless he is drinking a latte or mocha, he wants his coffee black. …

I wish I could say that I was the genius who thought this recipe up. But no, this recipe has been a family favorite for years. They start out innocent enough. They look like just a chocolate cookie with some chocolate frosting on top. But they have a special surprise …

While there aren’t any of members of my immediate family on a gluten free diet, I know how hard it can be to stick to gluten free treats.  That is why I’m happy to see Merissa Alink is back with another great recipe, this time with a Gluten Free Zucchini …