We have baseball 4 nights a week right now. Baseball practice ends “at dusk” which, right now, is about 7pm. Since I am not willing to eat take out that often and I mostly dislike meals made in the crockpot, I am really having to get creative. My goal has been to eat as healthy… Continue reading Taco Salad with Cilantro Ranch Dressing
Around here, homemade cinnamon rolls are saved for special occasions. Holidays or the occasional birthday, if requested. I usually make them for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Brunch, sometimes for St. Patrick’s Day, but always, without exception, for Christmas morning and Easter morning. You can, of course, make these a little less festive, if you… Continue reading Easter Cinnamon Rolls
Easter is less than a month away! This year is just flying by for me so far. I swear, the older my kids get, the faster time flies. Between all the sports, activities, holidays, and school functions I feel like I never catch my breath. It goes something like this: Christmas. Four months of baseball,… Continue reading Rice Krispie Egg Nests
To me, there is nothing more disappointing than a piece of dry cake. I’ve been writing this blog for seven years now, and I’ve definitely learned some cake tips along the way. I’ve learned to make and freeze my layers the night before for ultimate moistness. I’ve learned to do a crumb layer when frosting.… Continue reading Moist Yellow Butter Cake
Pie is one of my reasons for living. You all know this. I have been so spoiled by my Dad’s homemade pie my whole life that I will almost never eat pie that isn’t homemade. I’ll occasionally eat a piece of pie from Snohomish Pie Company, which is a wonderful little local bakery here, but… Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Confession: I’m a potluck snob. To clarify, I am not a fan of eating food if I don’t know where or how it was prepared. If we’re friends, and I’ve seen that you have a clean kitchen and you don’t pick your nose and eat it, I’ll eat your food. Otherwise, I’m afraid, I usually… Continue reading Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake Dessert
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