What's for breakfast? Why not an avocado smoothie? The healthy fat will keep you going well into lunch! I'm a bit obsessed with avocados! Actually a lot obsessed. I consider them to be one of my favorite all time foods, so when I got the chance to ask Chef Pati Jinich who hosts the highly popular PBS series called Pati’s Mexican Table, all about avocados I jumped at the chance! After all … [Read more...]
Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows for St. Patrick’s Day
Last month my son went to a birthday party. When he saw the treat table he was more excited about the pirate themed chocolate dipped marshmallows than he was the about the cake! [Tweet "Easy St. Patrick's Day Treat Idea - Chocolate Dipped Shamrock Marshmallows!"] These simple marshmallow treats are so fun for a sweet St. Patrick's Day snack and are super easy to make too! 5.0 from … [Read more...]
Christmas Checkerboard Cookies
Guest Post from Trisha who blogs at Trisha B. Designs has a super cute etsy shop. I have seen Checkerboard Cookies before, but I wanted to change them up a little bit. I wanted to try three colors and a different pattern that would make a perfect cookie for the holidays! How to Christmas Checkerboard Cookies: Vanilla Shortbread 1 1/2 sticks of butter softened 1/3 cup … [Read more...]
Swedish Pepparkakor Cookie Recipe
Around the holidays one cookie is king in our home. Pepparkakor cookies, or Swedish Ginger Cookies are my husbands favorite. In addition to getting a huge tin of them from the store, usually my Mother-in-law sends homemade ones. **(This year we were going to make them, but just got too busy.... I am planning on making some for my hubs for his birthday! SHHH!) Apparently a love of the … [Read more...]
Manly Recipe Round Up for Father’s Day {Meats & Sweets}
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach! While that may not always be true, these recipes are sure to make Dad feel loved and leave a smile on your family’s face. Manly Meats: Summer Steak – With only 3 ingredients this steak is something everyone can get behind – even the cook! Grilled Brats with Corn on the Cob – I know if my husband was home this one would be … [Read more...]