I spent countless nights with my Alma College pals at the Braveheart Pub sipping on beers and snacking on fried pickles. Let's be honest, back then I could get away with it because I spent all of my free time on the treadmill in the rec center. Now that I am 31, almost 32 (yikes) I just can't keep up and no matter how much exercise I get during the day my metabolism just doesn't want to cooperate. ... Keep Reading >>
Mini Carrot Cake Muffins
TGIF! I hope you all are ready for the weekend, I know I am. I had a really busy week organizing and for the first time since our home was robbed I spent the week home alone. I was a bit nervous but our new alarm system and my guard dog Harper put my mind at ease. My husband was working on a project at the New York Google office all week. Lucky guy, I would have loved to tag along like I did last summer but the trip came up at the last-minute. It was his last week working as an IT auditor, he recently took a new job at the ... Keep Reading >>
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I was looking for a low carb crock pot recipe when I stumbled upon this one from Skinny Taste, one of my favorite food bloggers. It is the best of the beloved chicken wing without all of the grease and the calories. I made a double batch so we could have these lettuce wraps for dinner one night and spicy chicken quesadillas the next. I put leftover chicken in the freezer for spicy chicken tacos for a night when I don't have time to cook. ... Keep Reading >>
Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake
I don't mean to tempt you from cheating on your new year's diet but I'm going to assume that you already have! Let's be honest, it's been a whole week since the new year! It's hard for me to diet at this time of year because the chilly temps make me crave comfort foods. The only meal I struggle with is lunch (if I get to take one) because I typically let my assistant Matt pick where we go which isn't always healthy. This week we have are working on a huge organizing project at a home in the area so we have been to all of the ... Keep Reading >>
Snowman Pastry Puffs
I had puff pastry leftover from my turkey pot pies last week so I decided to try these easy puff pastry appetizers over New Year's weekend. They were cute little guys and were yummy right out of the oven, perfect for a warm dip or a bowl of soup. I used snowman cookies cutters to put them into a festive shape for January but you could use any shape that you want. ... Keep Reading >>
Turkey Pot Pie
You know the saying “go big or go home”? Well, I was home on Christmas Day when I decided to go big (like entire turkey for two people big). I like to make extra and when it comes to cooking a turkey I figure it is something I only do once or twice a year so I should make enough to have leftovers. Instead of just eating turkey and stuffing all week long I tried out a few new recipes, like this one for turkey pot pie. ... Keep Reading >>
Butternut Squash Soup
Last week I promised my Aunt Shelly's butternut squash soup recipe. While I was visiting Michigan my mom and my Aunt met up at my Grandma's house to do some organizing and set up her Christmas decorations. Aunt Shelly brought this soup for lunch and it really hit the spot on a chilly day (even though Granny had her heat set to 82 degrees). I snapped some pictures and fount the recipe online so I could try it myself. Instead of using a food processor or a blender she uses an hand blender that you can use on the stove top (I ... Keep Reading >>
Thanksgiving Meal Plan
I have always loved Thanksgiving, mostly because I am a food lover but also because it is a holiday that you can spend in a comfy sweater cooking in the kitchen while watching football. As a kid I would get up early to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade with my sibs and then help my mom with the cooking, setting the table and doing the last minute vacuuming before the family arrived. (you know how much I love to vacuum! ... Keep Reading >>
Pumpkin Cookies
Happy Halloween! Today I am sharing a great fall pumpkin cookie recipe that my friend Alicia gave to me. They taste little a little piece of pumpkin pie! I whipped them together on Sunday night and sent a big batch with Chris to share with his coworkers. I found these cute fall treat cups at Target in the dollar section and I thought they would make it easy for each one of his friends to could grab a few and take them back to their desks. I might have to back and pick up some more so I can serve other treats like my crazy ... Keep Reading >>