If you follow me on Instagram then you already know that Currey has recently left his job at Starbucks. We are thrilled that he will be able to focus all his time and energy on work at our church but the fact that that chapter of our lives is over still seems surreal. He was…
Breakfast
Semi – Homemade Chocolate Croissants
One of my favorite ways to start the day is with breakfast as a family. Not the frantic pouring of cereal with a splash of milk, inhaled before flying out the door to our first activity breakfast but the breakfasts that we have the luxury to linger over. A breakfast that takes a little time…
Bite Sized Raspberry White Chocolate Scones
If you’ve ever eaten a meal at our home, you know that I tend to over prepare. I never want anyone to leave our house hungry so I always tend to go overboard with the food. Which brings us to today’s recipe. When Kristie asked me to bring a treat to our get together, I instantly…
Feta and Chive Scones
My posts seem to be focused on adoption this week. I promise that this won’t become a blog completely devoted to adoption but that’s what’s going on in life right now. As we’ve begun the adoption process we’ve realized the financial commitment is significant. We’ve always known this was true but now that we are…
Coffee Cake Muffins
Growing up, I spent a month at camp every summer. My time at Kanakuk was a highlight of every year and I would have spent my entire summer there had that been allowed. I made life long friends, my faith was shaped and I had a month full of fun. It was a wonderful way…
Baked Banana Donuts with Chocolate Icing
I’m sure that many of you can relate but I am absolutely addicted to Target. I love their clothing and shoes for myself and my kids. I can get lost in the aisles of home décor, party supplies and stationary. I just enjoy shopping there. When Blythe was a baby, I’d just go to Target…
Sock It To Me Cake
Still looking for a Christmas morning breakfast dish? I’ve got another recommendation. My mom has been making this sock it to me cake for as long as I can remember. Any time someone needed a meal, this was the cake that accompanied whatever dinner my mother deliviered. We gave my mom endless grief because although…
Captain Crunch French Toast – My Chicken Fried Life
Do you have a tradition of what you eat on Christmas morning? For the last 4 years I’ve made Pioneer Woman’s French Toast. It’s easy because it’s made the night before and then it bakes while we open presents. It’s inexpensive and delicious which makes it one of my favorites. Although I love tradition, I…
Blueberry Biscuits
As I’ve mentioned before, I love being able to feed my family. Since Currey and I live so far away from both our families, the meals we share together are priceless. There are several must eat places when we visit Texas but we are finding more and more that we are enjoying fewer meals out…
Sour Cream Pancakes
At least once a week I try to make some sort of special breakfast. It’s not anything involved or extravagant, just a small treat that makes us linger a little longer around the table. I’m so aware that my time with my kids being little is fleeting and precious. I feel like each meal together…
Panakuken
Like so many other students heading to college, I went potluck for a roommate. While we dealt with the usual issues of being a freshman and living with a stranger, my roommate, Sarah Ruth, and I got along well. We actually lived together for 2 years before living with other people. The picture below was…
Steak and Potato Hash
Occasionally, I’ll see a recipe on another blog or on Pinterest and it’s all I can think about until I make it. While I realize this is not normal behavior it’s how my mind works. What can I say? I’m quirky! When I saw this recipe for steak and potato hash at Simply Scratch I…
Waffle Iron Cinnamon Rolls
As I’m sure you have noticed by now, I’m a big fan of Pinterest. The funny thing is, when it first launched I just didn’t get it. It seemed as though all my friends were talking about spending too much time on Pinterest and all the great ideas they’d found. Once I got an account…
Waffle Bar
Do you ever make kitchen purchases that you regret? Whether an underused appliance or an over priced rare ingredient, I’ve had my fair share of kitchen flops. Most notably was my quest for a waffle iron. I love waffles and feel that they are incredibly versatile treat. We’d been talking about buying one so…
Apple Peanut Butter Waffle Sandwiches (84)
Things have been a little crazy at our house recently! We came back from Thanksgiving vacation 10 days ago and our kids have been sick for the entire 10 days. I thought that we had turned a corner so we headed to church this morning since Currey was preaching. Unfortunately, I got called to get…
Vanilla Coffee Creamer (81)
I’m addicted to coffee. I’ve been drinking coffee regularly since the 6th grade and I’m glad that I have no idea how much I’ve spent at coffee shops over my lifetime. I probably could have funded my kids college expenses. But alas, I’ve enjoyed every last drop! My husband is a barista so I have…
Pioneer Woman’s Cinnamon Rolls (80)
Have you noticed a theme with my Christmas breakfast recommendations yet? They are all filled with butter and lots of sugar. I think holidays are reason to enjoy great food with those that you love the most. What better way to show others the depth of your love than with ooey gooey icing covered cinnamon…
Creme Brulee French Toast (78)
As I’ve mentioned before, breakfast is one of my favorite meals to cook. I love a super sugary dish to start the day. One of the most fun things about this process of trying new recipes is finding dishes that I know certain people in my life will love. Currey is a huge fan of…
Breakfast Pizza (62)
Are you one of those people that eat cold pizza for breakfast? I can’t handle cold pizza but Currey already has Blythe enjoying cold pizza at all hours of the day. She’ll do whatever her Daddy does and she loves pizza! When I saw this recipe for breakfast pizza I knew that I had to…
Road Trip Snacks: Peanut Butter Granola Bars (34), Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies (35) and Trix Crispies (36)
You may have noticed that I was MIA last week. Currey was with our students on a mission trip in Memphis. It was just the kids and I for an entire week so to say that blogging was on the back burner is an understatement! Thankfully we all survived but we are oh so glad…
Spinach Bacon Quiche (31)
My husband and I live states away from our families so whenever we visit Texas we try to fit as many family activities as possible into our trip. On our most recent visit, my brother and his wife were able to come up to my parent’s house for a weekend and we were able to…
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…
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…
Bacon Hash Brown Quesadillas (14)
These Bacon Hash Brown Quesadillas come from Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill Cookbook. If you love Southwest cuisine, you need to buy this cookbook immediately. I love Bobby Flay’s use of spices and his creativity in the kitchen. This cookbook also holds a special place in my heart. I lusted over this cookbook for months and…