I went a few weeks…maybe even months without baking a sweet treat. Can you believe it? All of my focus was being put on savory dishes since my husband and I love to cook together. The other night, we were both craving a sweet treat and wished that we had some ice cream in the…
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
I’m always writing about my husband, family, cravings, trips, and experiences. I love sharing all of my stories with you not only because I believe it gives you a better understanding of why I prepare certain recipes, but I like that it gives you a glimpse into my life. From my stories, you can probably…
Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
It’s January 7 and it’s 70 degrees in the Washington, D.C. area. I cleaned the house, did some laundry…and gardened. That’s right, I was gardening in January. I went outside wearing yoga pants, a tank top, and flip flops…in January. Can you tell that I’m in shock? I’ve been living in the D.C. Metro Area…
Chocolate Chip Waffle Cookies
Leading up to our wedding, my husband took a look through our registry and could not understand why I had so many different types of cooking gadgets, kitchen tools, and pieces of china. He couldn’t wrap his head around the idea of us ever using anything that was listed on the registry. Me, on the…
Lemon Sandwich Cookies
One of the items that I love to keep in my refrigerator are lemons. These yellow beauties are filled with flavor both inside and out. By juicing or zesting, you can completely change the flavor of a savory or sweet dish and the end result can be something that is totally unexpected…in a good way….
Chocolate and Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar
This past holiday season, my mom sent me a large box that was filled with countless mason jars complete with ingredients to make some of my favorite foods including soups and cookies. To me, this seemed like the perfect gift to give and receive so I recently decided to try out this fun food-related craft…
Banana Drop Cookies
One of my favorite fruits to have in the kitchen at all times is a banana. I recently bought a decorative banana hook to display these beauties and I just love the way they add a pop of color to my kitchen and complement the color of the walls. Using fresh fruit and vegetables is…