At our house, we grill all year. We invested in a Le Creuset grill pan 2 years ago, which has made grilling in the winter much easier. But thankfully right now we aren’t thinking about snow and we are enjoying sunshine and temps in the 90’s. I love skewers. I like the look, the bite…
Vanilla Ice Cream (27) with Peach Basil Topping (28)
Any time that I eat homemade ice cream, I am immediately transported to all the summers growing up spent with my family, enjoying homemade Butterfinger ice cream on the screened in porch. To me, homemade ice cream screams summer so when I saw this recipe for Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Peach Basil Topping from…
Chocolate Chip Cookies(24), Bacon Wrapped Dates (25) and Gorgonzola Cheese Dip (26) Scotch Tasting
My husband, Currey, is a fantastic gift giver. He has always been a thoughtful and intentional gift giver but the longer we’ve been married he just gets better and better about spoiling me. I am continually astounded by his generosity and attention to detail. What makes his gifts even sweeter is his excitement to give…
Easy Cheese Danishes (23)
One of the best things about our job is that we get to spend time with students. If you haven’t spent time with teenagers recently, I’d encourage you to do so. (And if you are a parent of teenagers, I don’t mean your own kids!) I can guarantee that they will make you laugh, challenge…
Coconut Shrimp (22)
Since I’d bought shrimp for the garlic shrimp recipe, I decided to use the rest for a coconut shrimp recipe. I’m not a huge fan of coconut in sweets and desserts but coconut shrimp is one of my favorite seafood dishes. When I found this recipe on Pinterest I knew I had to give it…
English Muffin Bread (20) and Strawberry Cream Cheese Toast (21)
Whoever created Pinterest is a genius in my book! I have found so many wonderful recipes from friends, discovered blogs I didn’t know existed, and been inspired to be more creative in my home and with activities for Blythe. But mostly, it’s just the food! So many other home cooks inspire me and I currently…
Rolo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies (19)
My Baking Addiction was one of the first food blogs that I ever stumbled upon and it has changed the way that I look at dessert. Jamie comes up with 100’s of recipes for sweets (and other food too!) and slowly but surely I’m making my way through them. I can guarantee that you will…