Our dear friends the McAnallys, hosted a fabulous Halloween party last night and I did the WORST JOB EVER taking pictures. Andrea’s house was decorated inside and out super, super cute, the food was delicious and very creative, and everyone did…
Archives for October 2011
Pumpkin Streusel Cake
I love this recipe because I can count approximately 4,856 ways I can mix and match it. This recipe is a method verses just a recipe (and you know how I dig a method!). I also love this recipe…
Bundt Cake #10: Sweet Potato with Pecan Praline Frosting
Don’t turn your nose up at the idea of a sweet potato bundt cake. Wait. Hear me out… I made this last year for the first time and really, really loved it. I knew I needed a very honest opinion…
Spook-tacular Day!
What a spook-tacular day we had yesterday! First, Kensington’s class all wore their pjs to school, so that was just too fun for her, then they had a class pizza party followed by a class Halloween party. Andrew, Smith and…
Dinner Tonight: Enchilada Soup
This recipe came straight out of Paula Deen’s holiday magazine last year. As soon as I made it, I knew it was a winner. It is a seriously yummy version of enchilada soup (it’s the Monterey Jack stirred in at…
Halloween Funfetti Fudge
I found this recipe on Pinterest. I was very curious since a. it was a fudge that required microwaving only b. said tasted like funfetti (which I love) c. was super cute…therefore, I made me some. I took the fudge…
Today, I am 30 :)
Today is my 30th birthday. I know…sooooo old! I’m really not bothered by turning 30 at all. Truthfully, I’ve been acting like I was 30 since I was 13, so it was about time I caught up with myself. What…
Dinner Tonight: Mac and Trees
This recipe is so versatile. It’s a vegged out version of mac and cheese that can be served without the bacon as a vegetarian dinner or as a side dish. It’s hearty, it’s comforting, and it’s a crowd pleaser for adults and…
Candy Corn Rice Krispies Treats
So, I made Rice Krispies squares and added M&Ms and Candy Corn. Hello?! This isn’t some groundbreaking recipe, it’s just a simple method to making a yummy treat with your kiddos (or to eat by yourself with your favorite TV show). …
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
I’ve literally been counting down the days…as soon as my kids wake up, we’re heading to Target. And yes, I will be listening to it 24/7 beginning today. Buble plus Christmas…nothing could be better. XOXO
Chainsaw Massacre
Let me start from the beginning…a week ago, I told Andrew that he needed a hobby. His (very sweet) reply was that his kids were his hobby. After work, he just wants to spend time with his family. As sweet…
Bundt Cake #9: Reese’s Peanut Butter
Now that Halloween is just around the corner, my house is brimming with my family’s favorite goodies. My husband loves him some Reese’s candy, so this cake is in honor of him and his favorite treat. Chocolate cake with Reese’s…