WOW. That's about the only word I can think of to describe my first year with Dylan. I think I say this just about every post, but how has time flown so quickly!? How is it almost fall again, wasn't it just winter? And um, how is my daughter ONE?!
The heat of summer may make you think twice about turning on the oven. BUT if it's to make cookies, I say go for it.
Hello! I haven't popped on here all month. Which at first didn't feel like that long... but when I looked at my calendar, I couldn't believe it's pretty much the middle of July! How does time fly so fast?
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I have a few thoughts regarding today's post.
First - I am obsessed with making these peanut butter bites. As in, I've been making them every Monday for the week and each morning pack FOUR in my bag for work. It's become a real problem. But on the flip side, I've been buying less RX Bars which are pricey, so maybe I am saving money?!
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All of the time I think about the day when I'll be able to bake with my daughter. When she'll be able to sit up at the table with me and help mix the dough and add the flours and sugar.
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If I need a roasted nut mix to serve at a party, here is my go-to. It's sweet & spicy at the same time. I just love it.
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With Memorial Day coming up, I thought I would share one of my favorite crowd-worthy desserts. Perfect for a cookout or party. Enter: the cookie cake. This is my favorite mostly because you just press it all into one pan and bake it and you're done. At least until you frost it. I recommend frosting it with a buttercream frosting and you're guests will love you forever.
I have a confession. Feeding my baby so far in her 9 months of life has come with its own set of mom guilt and anxiety.
Don't get me wrong. I love food, think about food nonstop, and I'm so excited for our little eater to experience really great good. But, ever since Dylan was a newborn, I've always been worried about doing it the right way…
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It's May! Holy smokes, hard to believe. The warmer weather, green trees and flowers everywhere have been so uplifting. Bring on Spring!
This month is a fun one.
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Have you ever made shortbread? A shortbread recipe is simple in that it is basically butter, sugar and flour... then whichever flavor profiles you want to add in. Here, I did two hits of vanilla - seeds from a vanilla bean and pure vanilla extract.
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I talk a lot on my blog about how a meal is so much a part of one's life. Without it, conversations would be lost. Memories forgotten. Because one dish can take you back in time. That meal may have a story.
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Today's post is about giving ourselves a break and making life a little easier. And it involves chocolate, which is always a plus.
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Need a dessert for Easter next weekend? Look no further! Because who doesn't love frosted sugar cookies... and this recipe saves time by pressing it all into one pan. It's a cookie in bar form. And I think you'll love it!
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Lately I've been craving the peanut butter & chocolate combination. Or, let's be honest, when do we not crave this winning combo?
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Valentine's Day is aaaaalmost here! Perfect excuse to get in the kitchen and bake something for others. I mean, what better way to say 'I love you' than using your hands and creating something from scratch. And bonus points if it involves cookies.
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Hello! Another grain-free energy bite recipe for you. I usually whip up some type of date & nut bite on Sunday for the week ahead, so I'm always looking for new combinations and flavors to switch things up week after week. But, I still try to use the staple ingredients I have on hand.
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If you like fitness and a good cup of coffee, then today's post is for you!...
I've always been a morning person. It’s the time of day I prefer to workout or run. It’s when I feel my best because I’m not weighed down by the long day. But, it was always so rushed. I was spending much of my morning at the gym, only to have time to run home, shower and race out the door to work with a mug of coffee in my hand. I actually knew that I was spiraling into a frenzy and would be burnt out by it all soon enough. I mean, you can't keep that up 7 days a week forever! But it was how I’d always been. I think it started with an active youth and then playing 4 varsity sports in high school, I was always on the move.
Well something happened last year that sloooowed me down... like, way down.
A baby happened.
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We are just starting to feed Dylan solid foods. It's baby steps. Started with avocado for a few days, then sweet potato, and now just tried squash. She makes a confused look at her first bite of a new food. Like, so confused. Even cringes. But then eats it up with excitement...
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