Ok…you know me. I usually pride myself on serving yummy casseroles filled with all sorts of hidden goodness like spinach, kale, carrots, etc. I love tricking my family into thinking they’re eating something sinful when actually it’s full of veggies….
Smith’s Surf Shop: Part 1
On Saturday, we had Smith’s Surf Shop at our house. It was the perfect 3rd birthday party for our little man. This post has all of the decor, tomorrow’s post will have pictures of our guests. Happy Birthday Smith! As…
Valentine’s Blondies
You guys know how I work. I see the holiday M&Ms, instantly buy 3 bags, bring them home and think, “hmmmm…what can I bake with these…”. And thus…a blondie was born and adorned with Valentine M&Ms. And you know what…
Bachelor Episode 3 Recap: Top 3 Edition
Last night was the 3rd episode, so everything today is in 3s! 3 of my Favorite Moments: Sean’s legitimate Guinness World Record (I’ve seen the evidence…this was totally legit!). My dad has 3 records: 1. Driving the 48 states in the…
Dinner Tonight: Lasagna Soup
The title of this recipe sold you, right? Lasagna Soup…how can that not be fantastic?!?! Well trust me…it was. I found this recipe here on Pinterest for Lasagna Soup and decided it was a must try for our family. I…
Smith’s birthday dinner
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…
