A couple of weeks ago I traveled to Deer Valley, Utah to attend a blogging inspiration retreat. This relaxing weekend was put on by Carrian of Oh Sweet Basil. There were 15 amazing food bloggers there to share, eat and have fun the entire weekend. I left on a Friday and had just a little […]

Twelve months ago, I wrote a post about a recipe called cauliflower gratin. It’s been almost a year since that post, and I have decided to bring it back except in casserole form. My family loves casseroles because of the ease of most of them and because you have days of leftovers. That means no […]

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of the National Pork Board. Quiches are one of my favorite breakfast or lunch meals out there. I love that they come with a flaky golden crust and then filled with any topping your heart so desires. Another thing I love is pizza. It comes with […]

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is almost a week away and I am still shopping. I’m going to drive myself insane this next week just to ensure that I have all the gifts ready for my families arrival. Please tell me that I am not the only one slacking right now. Things have been […]

This is a sponsored post by the NFRA.     Well, who doesn’t just love breakfast! I mean I’ve had breakfast for dinner twice this week already and I’m ready to have it again. Sometimes we are just looking for that easy meal to put together so that we can get things done around the […]

It’s my favorite time of the year when we are able to share our baked goods with other fellow food bloggers. Yes, its time for the annual Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. I have participated in this swap for the past two years and Julie and Lindsay do an amazing job of organizing it every […]

Since I have announced that we will be hosting a Mexican themed Christmas dinner for my family, my mind has been racing with ideas. I’m working on appetizer ideas that are quick and fun. This past week I made these stuffed jalapeños and this week I wanted something fun and unusual. I was thinking chalupas […]

Well the time has come for me to tell you all about Olivia turning one and her BIG birthday party. She turned one this past Wednesday and we celebrated by taking her out to eat a local restaurant called Orlando’s for spaghetti (her favorite). We decided to throw her party on Saturday to give people […]