Saturday, November 9, 2013

DIY Favorite Hairties

Get ready for one of the easiest DIY projects ever. You know those pretty elastic hairties that come in all kinds of colors and patterns? You can make them yourself! Anthropologie, $12 for set of 5 It's as easy...

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Copycat Starbucks lemon loaf

I love the lemon bread from Starbucks, but it gives me a stomachache every time I get it (which I continue to do, despite this pattern). I think it's just too sweet for me. So, I decided to make my own, sans frosting. It's...

Easy Spicy Sausage Pasta

Before I tell you about this recipe, I should note that can't handle much spice at all--so when I say that this recipe was really spicy and I still liked it, it will probably be fine for you. The beauty of this recipe...

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Honey Oat Bread

I never thought I'd be able to bake bread, but it was easy thanks to the pictures and simple instructions from Darla at Bakingdom.  I can't believe how pretty---not to mention tasty---this bread turned out. Here's...

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Parents' Weekend Peach Pie

My mom and dad came to visit last weekend and brought us a bunch of peaches. I had bought some peaches myself in preparation for their visit, so we had just over 3 pounds. Time for a pie! I'd never made a pie from scratch...

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Fig, Prosciutto, & Ricotta Toasts

Figs are in season, but they won't be for long! Pair them with sweet ricotta and salty prosciutto on thin toasts for a light lunch or snack. For a little more sweetness, drizzle just a bit of honey on top. Yum!...

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Taco Salad

To get this: Mix these together: 1 can of corn, rinsed and drained 1 15-oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 yellow tomato, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbs sugar 1 tsp salt ...

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

The blog begins

About a week ago, my husband and I moved 600 miles away from home to Indianapolis. When we got married in the fall, we received a lot of gifts for the kitchen--including a KitchenAid mixer, a griddle, new pots and pans, new knives, new silverware, a china set, new everyday dishes, lots of baking pans, an ice cream maker--can you tell I like to cook? We...