When I was a kid, I loved Cracker Jacks…and not because of the prize inside. For me, as both a caramel lover and a snack lover, Cracker Jacks was the perfect treat! So when I found out I could make my own light, crunchy caramel popcorn, I was in! You can use any ol’ caramel…
Best Salted Caramel Sauce (Ever!)
Recently Steph was commenting to me how funny it is that everything on Pinterest is the best. Best chocolate cake recipe. Best quick cleaning tips. Best way to to lose a few pounds. We get it though, right? Who wants to pin “Mediocre Lasagna” or “Just Okay Cupcakes”? But trust me, the caramel recipe I’m…
Simple Strawberry Watermelon Mint Salad
Today I wanted to share a simple and refreshing (and easy!) salad. My sister-in-law first introduced this to us on vacation and again at a birthday party. So when we were trying to come up with our menu for our mint-themed party, this immediately came to mind. Ingredients: Watermelon Strawberry Fresh Mint (from your garden!)…
Is It Fall Yet?
I am so ready for Fall! I am over the weather, the bad air quality, the sunshine. (Ha!) I want it to be rainy and cold, and not because I had to spend $300 to get my AC to make it that way. This is what our week looks like… … and while 84 sounds…
Potatoes Gone Wild: The Hasselback
While we love the traditional baked potato as much as anyone, we couldn’t wait to try this simple update on the classic dish! The Hasselback Potato gets its name from the restaurant that made it famous. And don’t we wish we all thought of this? Easy almost-all-the-way slices turn an average potato into a tasty…
The Tasty Truth about Potatoes (+Potato & Leek Soup)
It’s potato month! And though the potato may not be as pretty as a peach, we love it for its versatility and flavor. Whether it’s baked, boiled, fried, or mashed, it’s delish. While potatoes often get a bad rap, the truth is they are good for you! An 8-ounce baked or boiled potato has only…
National Peach Month: Pinterest Recipe Round-up!
August is coming to a close and with that ends National Peach Month. Don’t worry––we will have another round-up of recipes next month, but for now let’s focus one last time on that delicious peach! What I’ve learned is that you can have peaches for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, drinks and snacks––and believe me, I…
Afternoon Snack: Peanut Butter Banana Bread Sammies!
Toast two 1/2 inch thick slices of banana bread. (You can do this in your toaster or in the oven.) Let cool slightly, and generously spread peanut butter on one. Get creative and add chocolate shavings, a drizzle of honey, or extra chopped nuts! Top with the second toasted slice, cut, and serve! Use your…
Peach Measures, Yields & 5 Tips + Fresh Peach Sorbet Recipe!
Peaches are one of my absolute favorite fruits. I love to eat them, drink them, bake with them–they just make everything better. Also, they smell fantastic! So did you know that August is National Peach Month? I was pretty excited when I discovered this and even more excited to share it with you. Now I…
Tortilla Tower- favorite recipe!
A LONG time ago someone had asked me to share my favorite recipe. Then life happened and I totally forgot, but I had actually taken the photos and just didn’t write the post… until now! So here it is, one of our favorite recipes and a staple in our house- an easy go to recipe…
