Tomorrow is the big day! My children have literally been asking me when National Donut Day is since last year. Mind you, we eat donuts throughout the year, but for some reason, this “holiday” resonates with them. So I’ll pick up our carpool clan and we’ll hit up Dunkin’ before school. Wondering where you can… [Read More]
Chocolate Zucchini Bread – Delicious AND Healthy!
I always know when summer is coming because I start finding organic and fresh produce at the markets. Zucchini has been a recent “go-to” for me lately because I have a spiralizer and I can make SO much with it. But when my produce box came and threw in extra zucchini, I knew we wouldn’t… [Read More]
The Ultimate Banana Bread Recipe
I have the ultimate banana bread recipe. This recipe was passed down to me from my mom but I have tweaked it to make it my own. It’s the best use of brown bananas (besides freezing them for a smoothie) and the chocolate chips make it a perfect treat. This recipe makes 2 loaves. I… [Read More]
Delicious Valentine’s Day Cheesecake
A few years ago my Aunt gave me these really cool spring form heart shaped pans for my birthday. Ever since, I have created a family tradition of baking heart-shaped cheesecakes on Valentine’s Day. Cheesecake certainly isn’t the easiest dessert to make, but it is not that difficult either. This year, I had my littlest girl excited… [Read More]
Bonefish Grille’s Chocolate Creme Brulee
When I think of Valentine’s Day, I usually think of chocolate. Lots of chocolate. We don’t make it a big deal in our house, but we do like to indulge in some treats here and there. So when Bonefish Grille gave me their delicious creme brulee recipe, I knew I had to share it. Chocolate… [Read More]
Game Day Appetizer: Loaded French Fry Bake
The Big Game is just a week away and I know everyone here in North Carolina is planning their celebration. If I’m being honest, most years I just care about the food, the company and the commercials. But THIS year, I might actually watch the game. GO CAROLINA! As we all get amped up for… [Read More]
5 easy appetizers for your “Big Game” get together
The BIGGEST football game of the year is drawing near! It’s time to get together to cheer on your team or, let’s be honest, watch the commercials and hang out with friends. Football viewing parties mean good snack food and not counting calories. (I need cheat days to satisfy those random cravings. It helps me stay on track most… [Read More]
Enjoy the Season: 4 Holiday Ideas from ALDI
It’s here! The turkeys have been put away and the Christmas ornaments and menorahs are coming out of the attic. Over the next few weeks, there will be shopping, parties, religious celebrations and many, many family gatherings. Every December I find myself looking for something a little new and different. Maybe it’s a new holiday… [Read More]
Quick and easy holiday party dishes
It’s that time of the year where holiday parties rule our calendar. Typically it’s customary to bring either a beverage for the hosts or a dish to pass around at these holiday gatherings. I used to freak out and spend hours scouring the internet for the perfect recipe that was simple yet delicious. I didn’t… [Read More]
Healthy and not-so healthy Halloween treats
Like most kids, my children LOVE Halloween. My son especially loves helping decorate with spiders, spider webs, ghosts, pumpkins, and jack-o-lanterns. Maybe I piqued their interest because it’s one of my favorite holidays. I have always loved dressing up and who doesn’t love the absurd amount of candy? As a parent, I do try my best to give my children candy… [Read More]
