Just like that – BAM we’re here! It’s FEBRUARY! Doesn’t it seem like only a few milliseconds ago you were making resolutions for 2019? Yet here we are 6 weeks into the New Year! I made quite a few resolutions, but I’ve settled on designating a word to focus on each month as well. I’ve decided to not only strive to nail down cooking basics, but…
We recently celebrated my husband’s 24th birthday party, and it was a lot of fun to see it come together. As soon as I had settled upon a surprise Harry Potter party I knew that I wanted to focus on some Harry Potter recipes! I decided on a mish-mash of Harry Potter recipes inspired by food in the book and movie. Some authentic and some styled…
As you all know, I’m a Halloween aficionado. If the posts about my favorite Halloween Quotes, Halloween Appetizer Bar, and Harvest Moon Cake didn’t convince you of that then frankly I’m not quite sure what may do that. I think that there’s an idolized version of how many of us plan to spend Halloween, and then there’s real life. For instance, coordinating pumpkin carving is still…
As I continue to learn and grow in regards to my skills in the kitchen, I have to say I really enjoy the creativity involved. When I put together these Shark Attack Cupcakes they truly filled my soul! As a Halloween lover since I was small, it was only natural that I continued to develop recipes that celebrate the spooky (more sophisticated) side of this holiday. After…
I wanted to create a spooky southwestern-inspired recipe that was perfect for my Halloween appetizer bar. After I put together these lighter Pumpkin Spice Candied Walnut Brains I something more savory. Of course I also wanted an appetizer that was going to fit well with the whole haunted woods vibe that my appetizer bar was going to be putting off. So this Bewitched Green Chile Stuffed…
There’s something to be said for classy Halloween appetizer recipes. They’re just the right amount of spooky and sophisticated! I wanted to throw together an easy Halloween appetizer recipe, so I settled on these Candied Pumpkin Spice Walnut Brains, which has been adapted from this 5 Minute Candied Walnuts recipe. I think they pair great with wine and are excellent finger food for a Halloween themed party. So,…
All summer long we’ve been waiting for *DRUMROLL PLEASE* Shark Week! I remember that every single year since I knew Shark Week was a thing that I would spend hour after hour pouring over the stories of these magnificent beasts. So even though I’m a day (week) late and a dollar short, I still wanted to share this blog post. We’re going to celebrate today with a…
Even though it’s beginning to warm up in Las Cruces, we have still had a few cold, cloudy and polar-vortex wind whipped days this spring. This is nothing compared to the snow that parts of the northern tips of the country have experienced – over spring break no less. This 3 Step Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe is a perfect fix! There were many a days as…
It seems like only moments ago we were decking our halls with garlands and wreaths and preparing for Christmas dinner. Dainty paper mache Easter eggs, miniature seasonal chocolates and pots of sprouted bulbs now seem to dot most supermarkets. And have you been to Hobby Lobby? They’ve practically been a rabbit themed park in full bloom since valentine’s day ended. Whether you’re excited about Spring because…
I don’t think that anyone can truly not love quiche, except for maybe my husband. I’m in with love quiche for three reasons. The first being that you can make it on a Sunday and have a delicious breakfast taken care of all week. The second that while you can eat it any time of day. Want to start your morning off right? How about a…
Hi, it's nice to meet you! My name's Lauren. Lover of bad 90's movies, green chile and proud Furbaby Momma.