I can’t believe 2012 is coming to an end!  So much has happened within the past year!  The best part about having a cooking blog is having viewers like you trying out recipes and letting me know how your family enjoyed them!  The food community is pretty awesome as well in showing support and...

Brrrr…. it got cold again in Texas.  One day it’s 80 degrees and then the next day it is in the 50s.  It was also very windy last night and the power kept going off and on.  It normally wouldn’t bother me but when you have 2 fans going in your room it can...

I can’t believe it has been three weeks since we welcomed our little bundle of joy into the world.  She truly is a joy and blessing to be around.  For the past three weeks we have had lots of family and friends over to visit Miss Olivia.  I want to thank all of them...

After eating a ton of cookies for the past two weeks I decided to make a different snack for around the house. Popcorn is healthy, right? It’s even better when it’s covered in chocolate and toffee bits.  This could be my NEW favorite holiday snack.  I love the simplicity of it and when you...

It’s time again for The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap.  I participated in the swap last year with my naughty cookie and I couldn’t wait for the swap this year. I love the month of December because there are so many dessert and cookies recipes to share.  I’ve been wanting to make a chocolate...

    This past week Miss Olivia, my mom and I made our first official outing out of the house to Panera Bread.  The restaurant is about a mile from my house which is very convenient for me.  Shaun and I are frequent visitors to the restaurant.  I swear I feel like I have...