I consider it a win that I did not eat Halloween candy for breakfast today. Unfortunately, I’m sure my continual snacking on it throughout the day is just as worse. Those mini kit-kats are just so addicting!! Tomorrow I will try to be better… You see, I suffer from Severe Sweet Tooth and Zero Will Power Syndrome. Sufferers […]
Happy Monday!! Why am I so excited about a Monday you may ask? Well, that’s because today is one of the best days of the year! It’s the Virtual Pumpkin Party! An annual event where almost 100 bloggers post everything PUMPKIN all day long. Even if you’re tired of your PSL (because at this point […]
It’s no secret that I am on a quest for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe there is. (You can read about my two previous posts regarding the subject here and here.) For a quick recap, I’ve made it one of my life’s missions to perfect the chocolate chip cookie and I have been on […]
Pop quiz time: which two states grow the most garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas)? Answer: Idaho and Washington. The Palouse region, to be specific. Which, fun fact, is where I grew up! When Mom gave me a bag of dried garbanzo beans grown in my hometown of Colfax, I knew I needed to make something delicious […]
Happy Halloween! For as much as I love fall, I never seem to get that into Halloween. I’m such a baby when it comes to scary things…it’s just not a day meant for me! On the other hand, it is the one time of year I buy myself candy. Another perk? All these adorable holiday […]
To me, carrot cake is the epitome of spring time. It’s light and fresh after a winter of rich heavy foods. It reminds me of a bright sunny day, which is exactly what I want following all the rain we’ve been having. If you’ve watched the news the past few weeks, you may have heard […]
My last meal before I die: a thick Oreo milkshake, tri-tip and biscuits. I know, I have quite the sophisticated palate 😉 I’m one of those people who is always craving something. It’s usually some sort of dessert, red meat or a carb happy item such as cinnamon rolls, scones or, you guessed it, biscuits. […]
To me, carrot cake is the epitome of spring time. It’s light and fresh after a winter of rich heavy foods. It reminds me of a bright sunny day, which is exactly what I want following all the rain we’ve been having. If you’ve watched the news the past few weeks, you may have heard […]
Guys…I’m cold. I know it’s not as cold here as that whole “Polar Vortex” thing back East I keep hearing about, but…I’m still cold. And I don’t remember the last time I saw the sun. Boise is in a valley and keeps getting these inversion things. It’s basically just low lying clouds…that stay for weeks, […]
Pop quiz time: which two states grow the most garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas)? Answer: Idaho and Washington. The Palouse region, to be specific. Which, fun fact, is where I grew up! When Mom gave me a bag of dried garbanzo beans grown in my hometown of Colfax, I knew I needed to make something delicious […]
Guys, I met Brekin Meyer last night. Like actually met him as in shook his hand and talked to him. I didn’t think I would be so excited but after my friend almost ran him over in the parking garage of the movie theater, I was so excited that it was actually him. And that’s […]
Seven Layer Bars. Seven Layer Magic Cookie Bars. Magic Bars. It doesn’t matter what you call them. They’re some of the most delicious and easiest bars to make. I actually never even knew what their name was. I’ve seen them at various parties and cookie swaps over the years, and I always eat them, but […]
Guys, my mom made cookies last night. And guess what, they were really good! She called it miraculous. This post was supposed to be homemade hot cocoa (coming next week now) but Bunsy has been on a chocolate chip cookie kick lately and wanted to make another batch. I am on the quest for the perfect […]
When Kelly and I went to Portland last year for her birthday, we went to the most amazing Mediterranean restaurant. We order every appetizer on the menu and stuffed ourselves full of hummus and olives and fresh, hot, homemade pita bread. The bread was unlimited, but I think the chef was probably regretting that by […]
