life lived creatively
This time of year always puts me in the baking mood. I especially love to make cookies! There are so many types of cookies to choose from and it’s a great way to test out new flavor combinations. I’ve developed some cookie baking tips over the years that help me get the perfect cookie almost […] Read more…
This time of year there’s always plenty of sweets and comfort food around. As much as I love all the cakes, pies, and dressing, sometimes a bit of fresh vegetables are needed to break the cycle. I’ve got a super simple veggie pasta sauce to help you do just that! This sauce is very […] Read more…
This weekend was busy, busy, busy for me – how about y’all? My house was a little chaotic because I was wrapping presents, finishing presents, decorating, cooking, etc. I only had a path to walk through at one point! I’m trying to wrap up my Christmas decorating (which is usually done by now) so […] Read more…
This week started off wet and there’s a cold front approaching, so it’s time for some chicken noodle soup! Not the canned kind, of course, but homemade. When I make it myself, I know what’s in it and I can make sure it’s full of flavor. I also have leftover stock when I need it. […] Read more…
Tomorrow’s Thanksgiving are y’all ready? I thought I’d share an easy pecan pie recipe that’s been in my family since I can remember. Although it has to bake for 45 minutes, it mixes up really quick. You can pop it in the oven and work on some more tasty things for Thanksgiving dinner. I’ve also decided […] Read more…
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and today I’m going to talk about food prep for the holidays. This time of year can become really stressful if you let it! Throughout the years I’ve learned to do some holiday prep to help things run more smoothly. I want to be able to enjoy all the […] Read more…
I think it’s time for another recipe! This ham and cheese pasta was inspired partly by a food video I saw on Facebook and partly by an Instagramer’s post about pasta. After seeing all the posts, I wanted some cheesy pasta! In order to make it a meal, I needed to add some protein and […] Read more…