i got a taste of spring yesterday. michigan finally graced us with some none snow 50 degree almost spring weather. it made everyone around here a little crazy. maybe it’s the fact that it’s been so dark and dreary for so long or maybe it’s because we could finally walk around outside without our faces […]

joe and i had an opportunity to take a cocktail class last week sunday night at the downtown market in Grand Rapids. They have a tiki one coming up and I am thinking we are going to sign up for that one too. I learned so much, I was actually surprised at how much I […]

sunday nights are our night to nest up at home, cook a fun dinner and rest before the business of the week rushes in. we like to try new recipes and make simple things homemade. we thought it would be fun to try our hand at homemade potato chips. not only that but to make […]

ok so those familiar with this cake know it’s real name is “better than sex” cake but since my grandma reads this as well as multiple family members i just figured let’s go with anything. i mean, it’s subjective right? ok i’m done going there. back to focusing on better than anything cake. typically my […]

one last sugar cookie recipe coming at you for 2018! i picked this one by shelby on instagram. This is from the kitchen of mom m.  which was written on yet another butter printed recipe card which is a dead giveaway that it’s good. i was very intrigued that this recipe called for powdered sugar […]

this is the second batch of cookies that I whipped up from all your recipes. I’m hoping to get one more in before the holiday season comes to a close to take to some friends. guys i’m having so much fun with this project and I can’t wait to share with you a project my […]

i got a text from a friend the other week who was having a rough day/week. first reaction … make muffins. bring friend muffins. i feel like that is the instinct in so many cultures. when we are sad, happy, celebrating … we bring food. it’s the source of nourishment and comfort. i am constantly […]

ok so when i asked for recipes..you guys gave them to me! holy moly i have about 50 total recipes of sugar cookies that you guys say is the best. i just finished the second recipe but before i do that i thought i should share round one of the sugar cookie bake off. i […]

I told you that the frosting from the cake i made on thanksgiving by half baked harvest was so good I was going to put it on other things. and I held true to my promise and put it on waffles. and made a waffle tower cake of sorts. a frosted waffle tower. nothing fancy […]

there is a lot of pressure having thanksgiving at your house! even though it was a small group (my parents and us) it’s in my top two favorite holidays and i wanted it to be special. i have a tendency of going over the top but i think i managed to keep it in check […]

my grandma was always good at “whipping up” recipes. i remember one time she brought a crushed pineapple hot dish that had crunchy salty toppings and it was insanely amazing. we only got to enjoy it once because she didn’t write down the recipe and just whipped it up on the fly! then there was […]

i’m calling these cranberry christmas cookies because if i’m going to think of what the holidays smell like, it’s cinnamon and cranberries. maybe chestnuts roasting on an open fire but there is none of that in these cookies. as “hunting season” approaches i’ve been cooking and baking up a storm to send a bunch of […]