I grew up loving Abe Lincoln. It was basically a requirement in Springfield, Illinois, where every year in grade school you would visit at least one of the Lincoln sites around town. Other than the sanitation plant, local junior college … Continue reading
Category Archives: Recipes
Cooking Up my Childhood
I grew up in a full house. Being the only girl and youngest of four, there was always someone around to play soccer, build a snow fort or ride bikes through the flooded streets with. But no matter what we … Continue reading
Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft
I showed up to girls night two weeks in a row with homemade cookies. That, my friends, is how I earn my keep. My next step on my chocolate chip journey was soft chocolate chip cookies. What I wanted was a … Continue reading
Tiramisu Cookies
Oh, the office pot luck. No matter what, you’re going to be that coworker. You’ll either outdo yourself and make everyone else look bad – no one wants to be that coworker. Or you pick up a bag of chips from the … Continue reading
Chocolate Chip Cookies – Thin & Cripsy
I had so much fun planning my wedding. I really enjoyed the pressure of completing tasks and checking them off my list. I loved having craft projects to complete. There was always something to do, something to work on. I … Continue reading
Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprout and Apple Stuffing
So, maybe I made this stuffing two months ago on Thanksgiving, but who says you can only have stuffing on Thanksgiving?! Not me! So I’m sharing this with you now, three months too late (or nine months too early) anyway, … Continue reading
Honey-lime Sweet Potato, Corn & Black Bean Tacos
When I decided to become vegetarian, I thought I would never get sick of loaded salads and sandwiches stuffed with cucumbers, tomatoes, sprouts and fancy cheeses on a variety of tasty breads. I never thought I’d get sick of subbing … Continue reading
Chickenless Noodle Soup
Oh hello! I’m back! I planned a wedding, got married and went to Maui, and that was awesome! I held off on posting a lot of my wedding crafts to keep it as a surprise for my guests, but now … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Cake Pops
And by Thanksgiving, I mean Friendsgiving (but the SEO inside me won the battle for the subject line). Friendsgiving is the best idea for a holiday ever. It has all the green bean casserole and stuffing and wine that you’d … Continue reading
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
I called my mom yesterday just to ask her if she could bring me at least 5 cans of pumpkin puree when she comes to visit in a few weeks (it’s like, 75% cheaper when she buys it Aldi than … Continue reading