We asked Smith what he wanted to do on his actual birthday (which was on Friday and his little family party was on Saturday), and he said “eat at Cheesecake Factory with Nixon“. Andrew and I were super happy about…
Bundt Cake #74: Chocolate Tres Leches
Doesn’t a Chocolate Tres Leches cake sound romantic?! Like the kind of cake you would make for Valentine’s Day? I thought so. You probably know what a Tres Leches cake is…it’s a sponge cake that uses 3 kinds of milk…
Kitchen Closed for a special day!
Kitchen Closed! Today, the mama is too busy celebrating the third birthday of this very special boy to be in the kitchen. See you Sunday for bundt cake #74! Happy Birthday Smith William!
Happy Birthday Smith William!
Three years ago today, my world changed forever. I went into the hospital for my scheduled c-section not knowing if the sweet baby inside was a boy or a girl. At the time, I had a 16 month old girl,…
My little assistants
I photograph the majority of the food for Mix and Match Mama outside because natural light is just sooooo much better! I like to do it in the morning because that’s even better light. I often go outside in my…
Chocolate-Coconut Whoopie Pies
It’s like an Almond Joy…but better. Shopping List 1 box chocolate cake mix 1/2 cup veggie oil 2 eggs 1/4 cup water store bought vanilla frosting 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut Preheat oven to 350 degrees Combine cake mix,…
#shayeveryday2013 Week 2
It’s week 2 of Shay Everyday! You can follow me each week on Instagram #shayeveryday2013 under @mixandmatchmama. I know what you’re thinking…can she really keep this up all year? I think so. After all, I am the girl who is…
Dinner Tonight: Mexican Meatballs
It’s January. In January, I need comforting, cozy food that’s easy to prepare, warm and a crowd pleaser. For my family, meatballs always do the trick. These little Mexican meatballs are flavorful (without being too spicy), super simple to prepare and quick cooking. This…
Bachelor Episode 2 Recap: Q&A Style
Last night’s episode was so much fun to watch! I just love me a one on one date! I thought both Sarah and Des were super cute and fun! Ok…yesterday, I opened the blog up for questions about last night’s…
Chocolate-Cinnamon Bread Pudding
We love bread pudding around here. Love. It. This version of bread pudding is full of yummy chocolate and cinnamon…it’s topped with maple syrup and perfect for dessert or even breakfast. This is such a staple recipe in my…
Tweet! Tweet! Tweet!
One of my favorite things to do on Monday nights is watch the Tweets during the Bachelor. I love everyone’s funny commentary and remarks. If you’re watching the show live, I highly recommend it. I’m going to list below my…
Dinner Tonight: Broccoli and Sausage Ravioli
Brace yourself people…this is the easiest, heartiest, most crowd pleasing meal I think I’ve ever blogged. I know…you’re totally intrigued, right? Your mind will be blown by its simplicity and it’s deliciousness. I stumbled onto this recipe while flipping through…
