These delicious pan-seared scallops are a simple way to have a fancy dinner at home! Anniversaries used to mean reservations at the restaurant where we had our wedding rehearsal dinner. A leisurely glasses of wine, expensive cuts of steak and decadent dessert. Then we had little kids and tighter budget…
Halloween is finished for another year, and I can’t say I’m disappointed. I mean it’s fun and all, the kids love the piles of candy festive atmosphere and dressing up. That is, except for my 3-year old who refused to wear his costume and simply wanted to trick-or-treat as “Jack”…
My youngest turned three last week. THREE YEARS OLD. It’s cliché, but time really does fly, so savor those baby moments, and…well…blah, blah, blah. This year, cupcakes were requested by said three year old (I make the kids’ birthday cakes each year), and so cupcakes he got. Since I’m not…
I have a confession to make. I hate candy corn. And candy pumpkins. And every other Halloween candy made out of the same corn syrup, powdered sugar concoction. And I’ve always hated it – even as a child. Don’t judge. I realized this because everyone around me seems obsessed with…
What’s better than a big hunk of Godiva chocolate? How about a hot cup of Godiva coffee with a scoop of chocolate fudge brownie ice cream?! Godiva coffee asked if I’d be interested in trying a couple of their latest seasonally flavored coffees, and then taking that coffee…
Black bean chicken chili is a great alternative to the traditional beef recipe! Crisp mornings, busy afternoons and chilly evenings — perfect for the slow cooker. We’re big fans of chili in this house, but sometimes it’s nice to very from traditional ground beef chili. One of my favorite recipes…