Chicken Quinoa Soup
Last week I had two sick kids. When more than one of my kids is sick at a time I feel like I am going to go crazy!… Read More »
Almond Raspberry Ice Cream Pie
I had the privilege of making my sister-in-law Amie a birthday dessert! I just LOVE blessing someone with something tasty to eat, especially for their birthday. I don’t… Read More »
Boozy Chocolate Mint Ice Cream Pie
Wow, this pie turned out amazing, it was everything I was hoping it would be! It was the capstone to my mom’s 56th birthday celebration last week, she… Read More »
Beef and Quinoa Stew
Here’s another quick, easy, and very tasty crock pot dinner! I love the combination of the beef and the quinoa in this stew. The quinoa works as a… Read More »
Raspberry, Almond, Oatmeal Scones
I love scones, they seem special and for many years I was too intimidated to make them, but once I took the plunge I realized I was being… Read More »
Basic Hamburger Patties
I think many people have forgotten that hamburger patties can be made from ground beef at home. What I mean is, many people buy the pre-made burger patties… Read More »
Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
I am having a crazy problem this year, I have too much freezer jam left from last year and jam season is nearing again, I have to use… Read More »
Grasshopper Espresso Milkshake
It’s actually felt like spring (dare I say summer?) the last few days in western Washington! The sun has been out, no clouds as far as the eye… Read More »
Whole Wheat Banana Muffins
I don’t know what it is with me and bananas lately, but I just can’t get enough of them and therefore you can’t stop hearing about them! Yesterday… Read More »
Breakfast Cookies
Don’t you just love cookies? I have the worst self-control when it comes to these lovely bites of heaven, it is easy to eat way too many! My… 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. 
