This is the first year I'm attempting to grow beets and I can't wait to see what we get. I love beets, always have. My daughter also loves beets and we have them quite often. Until my beets are ready, I've picked up a couple bunches so I can make pickled beets. This recipe is… Continue reading Pickled Beets
Cherry Almond Bars – #FilltheCookieJar
It's time to Fill the Cookie Jar with these delicious cherry almond bars. I'm excited to see what all my fellow bloggers made this month too. I had bought a bag of cherries for a great price and found this recipe was scrolling through Pinterest. They're really good and easy to make. I was a… Continue reading Cherry Almond Bars – #FilltheCookieJar
Braided Pesto Bread
I've been in the mood to make fresh bread and this recipe was something I haven't made before. It was also the perfect opportunity to use the kale pesto I made last month. This recipe is a little labor intensive, but it's worth it! The bread is so delicious - we all loved it. It… Continue reading Braided Pesto Bread
Buttermilk Pancakes
Every time my kids sleepover at my in-laws, my father-in-law makes them pancakes. Cooper had been asking for pancakes and I had some leftover buttermilk from another recipe, so it was the perfect excuse to make a batch of fresh pancakes. This recipe is so easy and came together quickly. My daughter told me that… Continue reading Buttermilk Pancakes
Coffee Mousse
I've been looking to reduce what I have in my pantry and start using up what is filling the shelves. My goal is to redo our pantry in the fall. It needs to be painted and I would love to get a better organization system, so this is the first step. If you love your… Continue reading Coffee Mousse
Asian-Style Slaw – The Secret Recipe
We've been doing a lot of grilling lately and I'm always looking for side dishes that will go with any type of meat. This Asian-style slaw was the perfect side to grilled chicken we had one night last week. Today's reveal day for my Secret Recipe Club and I'm excited to share this recipe with… Continue reading Asian-Style Slaw – The Secret Recipe
Kale Basil Pesto
Last week, I picked up a CSA share and it a had kale it in. I was planning to make kale chips for the kids, but didn't get a chance to with the busy weekend we had and celebrating Cooper turning FOUR!!! I decided to not let it go to waste and made a batch… Continue reading Kale Basil Pesto
Sprout VoxBox Review
About 6 months ago, I joined Influenster to stay connected on the latest products and trends, but one of the perks of being part of the community is receiving free products to sample. I thought it would be a great addition to the blog to review products and share what I loved, like or didn't… Continue reading Sprout VoxBox Review
Peanut Butter & Jelly Pretzel Bars – #FilltheCookieJar
If you're watching what you're eating...you may want to skip over this post. This recipe is definitely an indulgence, but so worth it! This month's theme was Father's Day. I decided to treat my husband to one of his favorite things - peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Throw in some pretzels and you've got these… Continue reading Peanut Butter & Jelly Pretzel Bars – #FilltheCookieJar
Strawberry Pecan Chicken Salad
Strawberries are finally in season here and I love seeing all the quarters of fresh picked strawberries at roadside farm stands. This salad is the perfect place to use delicious, fresh berries. It would be great with some blueberries thrown in too. The salad is quick to throw together and you can always pre-grill the… Continue reading Strawberry Pecan Chicken Salad