The first day of fall was almost a week ago. Miss AG kept saying over and over that it was a holiday. Of course, I completely agreed with her. Fall is definitely something to celebrate. Unfortunately, it's still well into the 90's here in Florida and oh so muggy every morning. I'm over it and beyond ready for the cool fall weather, which will hopefully be here by Christmas. Even though it doesn't feel like fall, I've still been baking all things pumpkin. A few weeks back, I tried out a new pumpkin donut recipe. We had a few friends coming over for a morning playdate and I didn't feel like ... read more
Strawberry Banana Mini Loaves
The strawberry recipes keep on coming and I'm not done yet! When I took the littles strawberry picking last month, we had SO many strawberries left over. So many. When thinking of things to bake with all the strawberries, I thought about what would be easiest to share with the neighbors. Therefore, muffins and breads were what I decided on. They're easy to give, can make enough to share with a bunch of different families and don't call for an abundance of ingredients, making them inexpensive to make. Especially since we picked the strawberries, getting a great deal on them. Before making ... read more
Strawberry Muffins
About five years ago, I made a delicious strawberry bread from a recipe a friend shared with me. After the first bite, I was instantly hooked. It was that good. The first loaf I made was gone in about 20 minutes, with the help of family who was visiting. Over the years, I've continued to make it as it's one of the most requested recipes I have and a favorite to make. Especially around Strawberry Festival time here in Florida. This year I decided to turn it into a muffin recipe, so I could share them with more people. I definitely don't need an entire loaf of bread at home for me and I love ... read more
Cinnamon Sugar + Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
Bananas don't usually have a chance to get overripe at our house. Little man loves him some bananas, which has me getting them a few times a week. A few weeks back, we had three that were starting to look a little brown. I noticed on Sunday morning and knew it would be a great day for some baking. I wanted to make muffins, so that we could share some with the neighbors, enjoy some at home and send some home with Nana. I also wanted to make muffins the kids would actually eat, which is why I included chocolate chips in the muffins. This recipe is quick and easy, my kind of ... read more
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Happy second day of fall friends! I'm that girl who becomes giddy when the first pumpkin spice products hit the aisles come the beginning of September. I go overboard with the pumpkin candles, soap, treats, body wash, hand sanitizer and more. I love it. I look forward to it. It's my FAVORITE time of the year. Something else that comes along with the pumpkin spice products is the baking in my house. I love it. This past weekend, AG asked to make cookies. That is one thing I'll NEVER say no to, so I decided to celebrate fall starting with pumpkin cookies. Over the years, I've made tons of ... read more
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
Making healthy choices when it comes to food has always been a challenge for me. I usually do great throughout the day but when it comes to dinner and after dinner, I struggle. While I'm making dinner and feeding the kids, I tend to pick at snacks here and there. Of course, it's not apples or carrots I'm snacking on. Over the past 6 weeks, I've been trying really hard to eat healthier. My brother is getting married at the end of the month and we have a trip after that. I'd love to be in better shape and overall, just feel better. I always find myself wanting something sweet after the ... read more
Cinnamon Bun Baked Donuts
If your littles are anything like mine, they LOVE donuts. We usually have them once a week for a mid week treat when hubs works from home. A few years ago, my mom gifted me a donut baking pan and I started making healthier donuts from home. While we still grab Dunkin Donuts once a week, I'll make baked donuts on the weekend when I have a little more time in the mornings. Usually when I make baked donuts, I use a cake mix with a few added ingredients. This particular recipe took a little longer to make, but they were much better than any of the cake mix baked donut recipes we've tried. They ... read more
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
There something about pumpkin bread, hot coffee and the cool fall breeze that fits perfectly together. For me, it's one of the things I look forward to most over the fall months. It can be the perfect breakfast, or in my case a mid morning or afternoon snack. You just can't go wrong with a freshly baked pumpkin bread. Today, I'm sharing one of my favorite recipes with you. Enjoy! ... read more
Easy Apple Crisp
Up until this past year, I had never made apple crisp. For me, I'm a chocolate girl. So if I'm looking for a good dessert, I look for something with chocolate in it. But, the husband enjoys a good crisp and cobbler. So last fall, I decided to make one for him. I was surprised with how easy it was to make. I prepped everything when I put dinner in the oven. By the time my meal was finished cooking, this dessert was ready to go in. Since it takes about a half hour to cook, it was ready as soon as we were finished with dinner. My parents were over for dinner on the night I made it, everyone ... read more
Clean Eating Curry Pineapple Turkey Rice Bowl
When you think of clean eating, the words flavorful and filling probably don't come to mind. But, take my word, this recipe is both. It's also refreshing thanks to the added pineapple, which makes it a meal that is great for summertime. Add in the fact that it takes under 30 minutes to cook and you have a new family favorite recipe. Enjoy! ... read more
