Okay, who doesn’t love birthday cake… and sprinkles!? I’ve been testing and testing and testing to come up with the perfect “vanilla cake” flavor made with the fewest ingredients possible, and honestly – have had some major flops. Puddles of melty, burnt ingredients, crumbly fall-apart messes, and more. Baking can be so fun (when you have a recipe to follow!) but can also really test my patience! …
Feeding your baby sounds like one of the easiest, most natural things a mother can do. In fact, it’s probably one of the things I researched the least while I was pregnant. However, there was always a lingering fear in the back of my mind about whether or not I would be able to breastfeed. But I kept writing it off as yet another moment of pregnant overthinking and…
In high school and early college days, pasta was a main food group. Anyone else?? I had about a dozen (or more) variations I would whip up and honestly, they were all amazing! Super easy, different combinations of proteins & veggies & sauces. But once I started being a little more mindful about how what I was eating made me *feel*, I started to identify which foods made me…
These fresh little bites are as tasty as they are pretty. They are perfect for your own light brunch or lunch at home, but are even better as a fancy-looking appetizer to bring to any gathering! I love how they look (and even taste) fancy, but are so seriously simple to make. Slice up a cucumber – you could even do mini cucumbers if you want something…
All the way back in 2014, I was inspired to make cookie dough that was meant to be eaten as is, in all of its doughy, unbaked goodness. Without the raw eggs, and with good-for-you ingredients. Mission accomplished! 6 simple ingredients, one bowl, and about 5 minutes is all it takes for this tasty treat that you can keep in the fridge all week for whenever a sweet craving…
This oldie but goodie has been on constant rotation in our house for almost 6 years now. It’s as old as my blog! Updating with new pictures, and stovetop and Instant Pot versions for those nights when you need a quick meal & forgot to prep the slow cooker. Enjoy! One of my all-time favorite cold weather meals is chili. Nothing warms you up like a warm bowl of…