When I saw this recipe on Pam’s wonderful food blog, I couldn’t help but try them. I love cinnamon! When I compared this recipe to Pioneer Woman’s Spicy Molasses Cookie I realized they’re almost identical–which the exception of the spices and the butter. Kevin loved these much more than the Spicy Molasses Cookies as they […]
Oatmeal and Pie Spice Cookies
I’ve been receiving the Real Simple “cookie of the day” email and these looked perfect. (Especially since I so rarely use my pumpkin pie spice.) Though the dough was thick and a little dry, they turned out deliciously. Soft and thick and hearty! Delicious! Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup packed […]
Eggs in a Basket
I can’t remember where the idea for this breakfast came from. I’d heard of “eggs in a basket” before, but I didn’t exactly know what I was doing. The first time around was tasty but not exactly the way the baskets were meant to be. :) This breakfast isn’t really any different then toast and […]
The One with a Christmas Song
I love December. I love hats. And snow. And skiing. And Christmas music. And I really want to win this Chris Tomlin stocking. I love Chris Tomlin. Well, his music at least. Our relationship is completely platonic. Or more like non-existent. I was just listening to Point of Grace’s A Christmas Story cd. It’s one […]
The One with the New Hat
I have been running on the YMCA’s bike path this last week. It’s felt so. good. I am beginning to realize that I feed off of other people’s workouts. Not in a creepy way. But in a “hey, I’m not the only one in the world kicking my own butt right now.” It’s a strangely […]
The One with Things We Did Thanksgiving Weekend
Having my parents here Wednesday night was great. It’s nice they’ve come so frequently. It makes it feel like we’re not three hours away. Though I wish it were more like 15 minutes. The four of us drove to Kevin’s family’s house. We drove our “new” car. Mom and Dad brought their truck. And Cooper. […]
The One with the Thankful Turkey
No, the turkey I’m referring to being thankful isn’t the holiday bird. I did not spare the turkey. It will be eaten and enjoyed. The “Turkey” is me. My Papa Vern always used to call me “Turkey.” And when Ash was born I was “Turkey One” and she was “Turkey Two.” I liked that for […]
The One with the Cheap Gas for our “New” Car
I needed to get gas. We meant to stop at Meijer’s gas station but we totally forgot. So when I went out again I stopped at the little podunk station known as Admiral. I am SO glad I did. Gas was just $2.41 while it was at least $2.53 EVERYwhere else. How awesome is that?! […]
Mama’s Chili
This chili says “home” to me. I am not a picky eater in the least. And I love “chili” because it means something different to everyone. Some people make theirs extra thick or spicy or with chicken. The options are endless and I enjoy trying every variety. But this recipe in particular comes from my […]
Mel’s Own Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ok. You may have to forget everything I’ve ever said about chocolate chip cookies. I may have just created a new perfect cookie. Though Kevin and I are still huge fans of the flavor of the cookies with all butter, the texture and thickness of this cookie is phenomenal (not as flat as the all-butter […]