Here’s the thing…my Dad didn’t actually create this recipe, but I couldn’t title this post anything else because we’ve (my brother and I) referred to these chocolate chip cookies as ‘Dad’s’ for just about as long as I can remember. This is actually the true original nestle chocolate chip recipe. Not the one from the 60’s you’ll easily find if you search on Google, but the one Read More
Peppermint Oreo Truffles
I can’t believe Christmas is in two days. I’m pretty sure we’re all having the same conversation as we do our last minute shopping, wrapping and baking. I finished the shopping and wrapping today so that means I’m planning to spend the next two days Read More
Joanna’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
You didn’t think I could stay away from the Magnolia Table recipes for too long, did you? The book is sitting on top of the media storage furniture (technical terms) at the end of our kitchen counter (#apartmentlife) so it’s constantly begging for another recipe to be tried! We had a pretty low key 4th of July celebration that consisted of Read More
Candy Cane Marshmallows
I officially have just under 16 hours to post one more Christmas treat before the holiday has come and gone again. And what better time to sit down and write than my favorite part of Christmas day when everyone else in the house is still asleep (including our puppy Max who is still sleeping in bed with my husband – he is not a morning dog!) and the only light in the room is coming from the tree. It truly is magical. It’s always been my favorite moment to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday, remind myself of the generous amount of blessings in life even after a particularly tough year and arguably most importantly Read More
