Does anyone else seem like you make and eat the same meals? The dinner rut is a tough one to deal with because we all have our favorites, comfort foods,… [Continue Reading]
Homemade Bean and Bacon Soup
I’m a Daddy’s Girl. Always have been, always will be. Don’t get me wrong, I love my mom very dearly, and as I get older, I see the best parts… [Continue Reading]
Brigadeiros
Today is (yesterday was) chocolate caramel day! So obviously my perfect intentions for staying ahead of the game this year didn’t work out as perfectly as I’d hoped. Does anyone… [Continue Reading]
Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies
This is the year that I get completely organized, stay ahead of the game, and don’t let circumstances control the direction of my life. *Cue Laugh Track* Each January, like so many… [Continue Reading]
Spinach, Feta, and Sundried Tomato Stuffed Pork Chops
Sometimes Pinspiration strikes at the most random times; for example, while walking through the grocery store at 5:15 pm while you have no idea what you’re going to make for… [Continue Reading]
Oatmeal Fudge Bars
Some of you know that I’ve been working very hard to change to a healthier lifestyle and lose weight, although the weight loss is secondary to getting healthy and fit. The problem… [Continue Reading]
Monday Reflections – Coffee Fun!
I. Love. Coffee. Anyone who has known me for 10 minutes (or maybe less) is aware of this. I even worked at Starbucks for a couple of years to support… [Continue Reading]
Coconut-Pecan Icing and German Chocolate Cake
Work Birthdays mean treat days. They give the perfect opportunity to make delicious desserts without the guilt since everyone else helps eat them. The added break time is just an… [Continue Reading]
Egg Salad BLTA Sandwich
All bloggers get the occasional case of writer’s block. Sitting down to write this post, my brain just wasn’t coming up with a satisfactory intro. As I was looking for… [Continue Reading]
Lemon and Strawberry Detox Water
I’m just starting the second week of a 30-day Complete Transformation Challenge to get healthier and lose some weight. I’ve seen a lot of these challenges lately for a variety of… [Continue Reading]