Leprechaun Cookies
Leprechaun Cookies Nutter Butter cookies Green candy melts Orange candy melts Green sugar sprinkles Orange sugar sprinkles Semi-sweet chocolate chips Shamrock sprinkles Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the orange candy Read more
Painting Class
A couple of years ago, I decided to take a painting class at the local community center. It was a little more than a glorified paint by number class as the instructor led us through each stroke of the brush Read more
March 2017
Spring is just around the corner, and in our March giveaway we want you to be prepared! Our grand prize winner will receive a Dorset Basket for Four by Picnic At Ascot. As well as, a signed copy of IF Read more
Buttermilk-Oat Pancakes
These hearty oat pancakes are delicious with blueberries, mini chocolate chips, or just good ole butter and syrup. Buttermilk-Oat Pancakes Makes 25 3” pancakes 1 ½ cup quick-cooking oats 1 ½ cup all-purpose Read more
Women’s History Month
I’m fortunate enough to have my office in a turret. It’s a romantic setting which inspires me every single day. On the staircase leading to the office, the wall is decorated with several author signatures, ones I’ve collected through the Read more
Jalapeno Chicken Sliders
Jalapeño Pepper Jack Chicken Sliders 2 lbs ground chicken ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 2 tsp paprika 1 Tbsp finely diced seeded jalapeño 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro 12 slices pepper jack cheese 12 slider buns Guacamole for serving, optional Read more
Sockhead Hat
Pattern: Sockhead Hat Yarn: I don’t have the label anymore, but it was self-patterning sock yarn. Needles: US size 2.5 16″ circular plus double point needles to finish at the top Comments: I knitted this hat during Seahawks games in Read more
Rocketry Baby Cardigan
Pattern: Rocketry Baby Cardigan by Lindsay Pekny Yarn: Spud & Chloe superwash worsted, part wool, part cotton Needles: US Size 5 and 7 circular needles Comments: This pattern has intrigued me for a while and when baby Mason came along, Read more
Valentine’s Day Peekaboo Cutout Cookie
Peekaboo Heart Cutout Cookies Makes about 30 sandwich cookies 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 ¼ cup sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 3 ¾ cups flour 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt Cookie Read more
Valentine’s Day
For several years now I’ve written about Wayne and his efforts to play the part of the romantic husband. He tries, he honestly does but romance isn’t part of his genetic makeup. And from what I hear from you, my readers, my Read more
February 2017
In February, we are giving away an amazing date night! Our grand prize winner will receive a $100 Darden gift card and a $50 Fandango gift card. As well as, a signed A.R.E of IF NOT FOR YOU. 10 runners Read more
Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Serves 8-10 2 chicken breasts ¾ cup minced onion ¾ cup chopped celery 1 ½ cups chopped carrots 1 tsp salt ½ tsp dried thyme ½ tsp dried sage ½ tsp garlic powder Read more