I still can’t believe that Christmas is less than a week away. The holiday season really snuck up on me this year. Thankfully the bulk of my Christmas shopping is done. I got lucky and was able to get my shopping done with two stops! This never happens for me. If you are done with …
A Few of My Favorite Things
When the dog bites When the bee stings When I’m feeling sad I simply remember my favorite things and then I don’t feel so bad. Julie Andrews Well, I don’t know what to do if a dog bites or a bee stings, I but can share a few of my favorite things that help me …
My Spicy Forbidden Rice Bowl
Happy Monday! It was another beautiful weekend in Austin. I hope you got to enjoy the beautiful weather. A few weeks ago I ate at Flower Child and tried their Forbidden Rice Bowl. It was so tasty; an explosion of flavors in my mouth. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about that dish so …
Pumpkin Bread Trifle
Anyone else planning their Thanksgiving menu yet? Or is it just me and my mom that plan weeks in advance? Who’s with me? So you know that I love trying new recipes. Last year I tried a new recipe for this Pumpkin Bread Trifle. There are no words…except…head to the store and get all the …
Broccoli Cheese & Potato Soup
When temps start to cool down, I think we all crave soup. I’ve always been a fan of soup but when it gets cold outside I really love a great bowl of warm soup. I had a craving for Potato Soup the other day and found this recipe for Broccoli Cheese & Potato Soup. I …
Halloween Party Treats
Some of you may have already celebrated Halloween this past weekend but for those of you that haven’t celebrated yet and are having people over or throwing a party, I’ve got you covered with some Halloween party treats. While these are themed for Halloween, you really could have them at any party. Touchdown Taco Dip …
Easy Dinner Recipes
While I love trying new recipes, I also have a few go-to recipes that I turn to. I’ve also enjoyed trying new recipes and experimenting in the kitchen, but sometimes we just want those easy dinner recipes that are tried-and-true. Today I wanted to share a few with you. There’s nothing fancy about these, but …
Pumpkin Spice Loaf
Confession: I am not a fan of Pumpkin Spice Lattes or any Fall inspired coffee drink. I’m just not a coffee drinker. But pastries….pastries and anything like that…that I like. So today I’m sharing a recipe I came across a few years back for Pumpkin Spice Loaf. It’s very similar to the pumpkin bread you …
Fall Finds: Target
It is officially Fall! The lines at Starbucks are full of people ordering Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Salted Carmel Mochas and of course pumpkin cream cheese muffins. Depending on where you live you may already be enjoying cooler temps, here in Austin we are all anxiously awaiting to see if this “cold front” actually comes through …
Salads I’m Currently Loving
I would guess that I’m not alone in the quest for great new recipes. And I’m sure I’m not the only one that is always on the hunt for healthy recipes. Trying new foods and recipes has always been a favorite of mine. But I’m especially always trying to find great things to have for …