Hornet’s Nest Cake*

My Dad is 50 and still eats like a frat boy. His food groups consist of the following: Beer, Ramen Noodles, Beer, Sausage & Cheese, Popcorn, Beer and Chips. For good measure, he will sometimes have a bowl of cereal or a sandwich — however both of those are...

Meltaway Lemon Cookies*

I woke up in a grouchy mood and I couldn’t shake it off. Coffee, a joking husband and a brisk walk around the block couldn’t cure it. Laying on the couch and hiding under the covers didn’t work…and doing some online shopping (helllooo new dresses!) didn’t help. I was...

Classics: Candied Carrots*

Recently a friend of mine asked me for my recipe for my carrots and green beans. It was so foreign to me, because I just figured that everyone had the same recipes for the classics — I never thought about sharing them on the blog. Usually the recipes I...

Banana Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes*

If I haven’t said it enough already, there is just something about pancakes. Sunday mornings should always start with sleeping in and a pancake as big as your face. Because of my obesession, I have tried more pancake flavors than most normal people. It always starts Saturday night as...