With summer just around the corner, my mind is turning to cookouts, pool parties, and the patriotic holidays that surround them. I’m always on the lookout for easy treats to…
I love wine. That’s no shock to anyone here right?! Well a good friend of mine I makes THE best sangria ever. Hands down. He’s given me his recipe but no…
If you’re looking for an adorable, delicious treat for the kids that’s not too heavy, these fun springtime fortune cookies are the perfect solution. Whether you put them out to start…
Looking for something truly unique to serve at your next get together? These easy to make shooters have all of the flavors of a Samoas Girl Scout cookie but with…
It’s hard to imagine improving on the perfection that is a Thin Mint cookie. Once our yearly stockpile runs out, we’re forced to wait until those adorable little girls com…
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, everything Irish is on our mind! Whether your ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle or you’re just Irish at heart, it’s the…
I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to food. I love to taste fresh, real ingredients and I especially love when a dish is so perfectly and simply…
Are you looking for a special dessert to make for Valentine’s Day? You can’t go wrong with these delicious red velvet desserts. While red velvet is delicious any time of…
This post contains affiliate links to stuff we love! Did you get an Instant Pot for Christmas this year? Along with the rest of the world? I didn’t, but I’ve got one now and I’m going a little nutso with it. It’s a beautiful machine, it really is. I have the 5-quart version of this…
Heeey — so how’s everybody doing? Emerging from your turkey coma okay? Ready to head into Christmas? We’re headed to the mountains tomorrow to cut down a tree, which is huge fun. But I don’t know if you’ve noticed, our Colorado trees are…unique. Sparse. They’re sparse. And the kids and I always go overboard trying…
Hummus is one of our go-to snacks around here. I can set it out with some pita chips and cut veggies and let the kids help themselves without worrying that…
I love the seasons in Colorado. I love that every time I’m just about to get tired of one, something new starts up. I love that we can go through all…
My kids love milkshakes. In fact, they made so many milkshakes and smoothies last summer, their aunt and uncle bought them a milkshake maker for Christmas. That’s all it does…
If I were the betting type, I’d guess that you’ve got prickly pears in your neighborhood. Here in our high-desert climate, the Nopal cactus is very common, almost invasive, so…
Ever wander the produce aisle and find strange looking, colorful veggies that look tempting but you’re not sure what to do with them? I’m talking beets, parsnips, turnips, fennel, and multicolored carrots. This time of year, they are abundant and affordable, when most other fresh fruits and veggies are in short supply and expensive. Roots…
In this age of quick and easy accessibility to gourmet recipes and exotic ingredients, everyone can be a “foodie”. However, in my opinion a true foodie has a deep appreciation…
Is there anything quite as nice on a cold fall day than a delicious bowl of soup? I don’t think so! Weather like this just begs for a warm bowl of…
I try to limit the number of activities my kids are in, to keep the schedule managable. But with three of them and only one of me, it’s hard…
Moms these days are super busy! I don’t have to tell you that. I have work deadlines and meetings, my oldest has a football game and driving lessons, middle boy…
When I was a kid, my favorite teacher worked evenings and summers at our neighborhood Mexican restaurant. (that’s a teacher salary for ya!) We’d go visit her and have dinner…