Category: Recipes

  • Tuscan Garlic Herb Mix // DIY Homemade Gift ideas for $5 or less

    Tuscan Garlic Herb Mix // DIY Homemade Gift ideas for $5 or less

    an easily mixable, easily giftable mix for anyone who loves to eat. that would be me. oh, and did I mention it’s under $5?

  • 31 Day Simplify Series :: simple granola {day 15}

    31 Day Simplify Series :: simple granola {day 15}

    Yesterday I mentioned that we keep our breakfast options limited to 2 things: oatmeal & granola. Today, as promised, I’m going to share the granola recipe I use. A couple years ago, I shared this recipe with you for Chewy Granola. But then one day my husband broke the news to me: “I like crunchy…

  • homemade bagels recipe

    homemade bagels recipe

    I love carbs. Carbs love me. We’re a happy family. Make these bagels. You won’t regret it. Thanks to Pennies & Pancakes for the yummy recipe! Unfortunately, I totally left out the sugar when I boiled my bagels {which, as Diana pointed out, would have resulted in a browner bagel}. However, my forgetfulness did not…

  • S’mores {in a pan}

    S’mores {in a pan}

    For those nights when you want a s’more, but have no way to make {or interest in making} a fire: 2 weeks ago, I stumbled across this recipe from Dessert for Two and was seriously intrigued. 3 ingredients? No mixing? And only 1 dish to clean? SOLD! I made it that night. Jonathan & I…

  • Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

    Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

    O yes, I did. Several weeks ago, Jonathan and I were about to get in some Scrabble action. And I’m always a fan of having special food/drink during special events. Inspired by this pin {thanks, Amanda!}, I decided to whip up some hot chocolate. But not just any hot chocolate – toasted marshmallow hot chocolate. Here’s…

  • Easy French Dip Subs

    Thank you, Christa, for inviting me to share a super fabulous recipe perfect for FALL! My name is Renee from Living Laughing & Loving! I am Wife, Mom, Internet Addict & Pinterest Obsessed Teacher. I love all things thrifty, DIY {beautiful} blog design, and whatever I can do to save time in the kitchen! I…

  • Taco Soup

    Hello readers! I’m Susanna. And I’m the wife of a newbie resident doctor and mom to a passionate, expressive little girl. Wet-behind-the-ears blogger and photographer. Lover of good books, the sagging-in-the-middle part of the sofa, my bed, King Arthur flour, and Saturday-morning farmer’s markets. My life is completely different from what I had planned. And…

  • 5 Ways to Use Frozen Apples

    Hi! Diana here!I’m so thrilled to be able to help Christa take her maternity leave without letting her blog just go un-updated for awhile! 🙂 Freezing your own fruit is a great way to save money: when you buy it in season, it’s much cheaper than any other time of the year. Having a stocked…