Stuffed Shells

Stuffed Shells

TGIF! For some reason this week dragged for me..I don’t know what it was but I think I have an idea. It has started to get colder in the morning. Not freezing, but definitely more “fallish.” It makes me want to stay snuggled up in my bed and not leave. BUT as we all know, … Continue reading

Baked Mac & Cheese with Panko Breadcrumbs

Baked Mac & Cheese with Panko Breadcrumbs

I love homemade mac & cheese.  Forget that boxed stuff! It’s the ultimate comfort food in my book and it’s that time of year when I start wanting a little more comfort.  With the sunshine getting more scarce and the temps falling I am going to start whipping up more comfort foods..chili, mac & cheese, … Continue reading

Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted Chickpeas

I don’t know about you but I am pretty big fan of chickpeas.  As I mentioned before I love hummus (made from chickpeas). Not only it is delicious, it is a good source of protein. These roasted chickpeas are the perfect, healthy snack! A long time ago I went to a restaurant with some friends … Continue reading

Case of the Mondays?

Case of the Mondays?

I hope you had a great weekend! It was a non-stop, jam packed, fun-filled weekend for us! Here’s a few favorites I found around the web to brighten up your Monday. Snack Time: Sweet Potato Baked Chips with Thyme  Perfect substitute for potato chips. Comfy Food: Cajun Mac and Cheese I love a good, homemade … Continue reading

Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

I love Pinterest! It offers so many great ideas and inspiration for cooking, projects, style, traveling. There is something so fun about seeing a lot of beautiful things on one page and getting to save them in your own little space to use later. It’s like a virtual scrapbook of fun. Love it. Salads, being … Continue reading

Easy Italian Pasta Bake

Easy Italian Pasta Bake

Happy Hump Day! I hope your week is going well. I don’t know about you but during the week I have nights where I come home exhausted from work and have little energy to put together a big fancy meal. This pasta bake is prefect because it really doesn’t take that long to prepare and … Continue reading

The Sunshine Award!

The Sunshine Award!

I want to thank Leah at Inspire and Indulge for giving me the Sunshine Award. She has a great blog that offers inspiration both in your kitchen and with crafts and DIY projects.  I started blogging about a month and a half ago and Leah and I have been following each other for a good … Continue reading

Case of the Mondays?

Case of the Mondays?

Another Monday rolls around. I don’t know about you but I am exhausted and need one more day to get myself organized and get some sleep. BUT…that’s not going to happen. Hopefully some of these things will brighten your Monday! DIY Project: Shutter Inspiration I love this idea of using an old shutter and creating … Continue reading

Kickin Salsa!

Kickin Salsa!

We are back from a great weekend in Kalamazoo, Michigan at a wedding for a friend from high school. It was such a great time but boy am I tired!!I hope all of you guys had a great weekend. Since it is Sunday and that means football I thought I would share my salsa recipe. … Continue reading

30 Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

30 Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

Fall is here (I know I keep mentioning that-can you tell it is my favorite season?!) And with colors like this why wouldn’t it be? I love fall for so many reasons.. the smell of the air, pumpkin spice lattes, big sweaters, boots, scarves, yummy soup, tailgating, football games, red wine by the fireplace, apple … Continue reading