Frankenstein Treats

Happy Halloween! I’ve never been much into the spooky and creepy, but I enjoy a day of celebration as much as the next person. If you are in need of a kid-friendly dessert, these Rice Krispies treats are a classic favorite. They only require a few ingredients and add a fun touch to your Halloween…

Candy Cauldron Favors

Halloween is in a matter of days and if you need a last minute treat for your kids classmates this is for you. I found these adorable mini witches cauldrons a few years ago in the Target One Spot. They corral a few pieces of candy in a cute and festive way.  These work well…

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin flavors are everywhere and nope I’m not tired of it yet! I mentioned to my co-workers that I would make cookies as a “Fun Friday” treat. I paired the seasonal pumpkin spice flavor with classic chocolate chip. It truly is a winning combination.  These cookies require no eggs and since they contain pumpkin purée,…

Everything Pumpkin- Trader Joe’s

My town doesn’t have the wonderland that is Trader Joe’s. If I’m lucky, I make it down once a year. When my parents told me they would be in the Richmond area, I quickly messaged them my lists of requests. They were super kind to oblige me.  I basically said, anything pumpkin please! Well they…

Cinnamon Apple Yogurt Parfaits

Breakfast, the most important meal of the day. It helps set the tone for what’s to come. Often on weekdays, I run out the door unprepared. Not anymore!! These parfaits are here to save the day and keep me well nourished.  I normally use berries when I have yogurt and granola, but I wanted to…

Chicken Pot Pie

Chilly temperatures arrived this week and comfort food has been on the meal plan. A warm dinner on a fall day is blissful. Chicken pot pie is hearty and a family favorite at our house. I found this recipe a few years back from the popular and super lovely Pioneer Woman. I made a few tweaks…

Fall Centerpiece {Vol. 2}

Today, I wanted to share another centerpiece idea for your Thanksgiving tabletop. If you have a surplus of seasonal produce, you can create a bountiful focal point. Utilizing natural elements helps tie in the seasons and can be multi-purposed. Once the celebration is over, you can eat the food or make little gift basket favors…

Pear + Cranberry Galette

Fresh pie is one of the greatest treats out there. It utilizes seasonal fruits and when you make a rustic crust, it comes together quickly and looks like a show stopper. You can opt to make your own crust or purchase premade. I do whatever’s convenient in the moment.  The sweet pears combine with the…

Pumpkin Protein Shake

Sometime I need a quick meal that I can consume on the road. My morning commute is the optimum time to eat breakfast. But because I’m driving, it needs to be portable and easy to eat. Enter, the protein shake. You can customize the flavor and add-ins to make it just right for you.  I’m…

Simple Fall Centerpiece

The holidays are approaching quickly and I thought over the next few weeks I’d share a few centerpiece ideas, to be used on your  Thanksgiving table. This centerpiece is inspired by the leaves hitting their peak, changing colors.  When creating a centerpiece you what to make a focal point- I reused empty liquor bottles that…