Mom’s Pumpkin Bars
I was blessed to grow up with a mom who was a good cook! I learned how to “improvise” from her and create my own recipes, I am… Read More »
Spicy BBQ Meatballs
I realized a few months back how much my kids like meatballs. Every time we go to a potluck they race to see if someone has brought this… Read More »
Peanut, Coconut, and Chocolate Cups
These little cups taste like a real treat! They are rich and have a wonderful blend of flavors. There’s a little secret about them, can you keep it?!?… Read More »
Pumpkin Muffins using Almond Flour
I’ve been experimenting with using flours other than the traditional white flour in my baking, it has been fun and a great learning experience so far! I have… Read More »
Chewy Italian Bread
Grandma’s recipes produced another winner! This bread is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Perfectly tender and chewy, beautiful, and not hard to make! It is the perfect bread because it would be… Read More »
Chocolate Waffles
These waffles are so fun and really delicious! I had a great time making them for my kids (and husband) this past weekend. They were shocked when I… Read More »
Soft and Simple Pretzels
My kids love to help in the kitchen, but usually get bored quickly. Rolling and shaping pretzels is a perfect activity for them because they can “be interested”… Read More »
Blackberry Banana Muffins
WARNING: there are a lot of banana recipes coming this week! Something strange has happened, my kids aren’t eating bananas anymore, but I have been slow to notice… Read More »
Yellow Birthday Cupcakes
My youngest child, my baby, turns 3 today. That sentence can be said with quiet voice filled with sadness or a shout of excitement and ring true. I… Read More »
Chocolate Almond No Bake Oatmeal Bars
One of the problems with summer is, it doesn’t lend itself very well to baking. I find myself pushing away the urge to bake because I know if… Read More »
The kitchen is where I express myself. It is where I go when I need to process or escape. Cooking is my creative outlet and my stress reliever. When I am in my kitchen, my ingredients listen to me, they do what I want, and I can produce something that is satisfying, tasty, and healthy without it whining or talking back to me! Join me as I journey through life in my kitchen. 
