Countdown to 2013: Best Soup/Bread Recipes

If you read yesterday’s post, you know that this week I’m taking a break from sharing new recipes, and instead doing a “best of” series from 2012. Today’s theme is soups and breads, and you know I’ve got plenty...

Countdown to 2013: Best Breakfast Recipes

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and got to enjoy time with friends and family. Mike and I have been hanging out with my family in Pennsylvania and are enjoying a little bit of relaxation time! And Scamp...

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!   “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:11

Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Strata

Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Strata

I’ve got another great breakfast recipe for you today! If you’ve followed my blog over the last month, you’ve noticed that when it come to Christmas food, I apparently only think about cookies and breakfast. Priorities, right? 🙂 This...

Classic Cinnamon Rolls

Classic Cinnamon Rolls

I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to post a recipe for classic cinnamon rolls! Actually, this is the first time I’ve ever made cinnamon rolls, and I couldn’t believe how good they were. This recipe is definitely...

Homemade Gourmet Hot Chocolate Mix

Homemade Gourmet Hot Chocolate Mix

I’ve been looking for a good homemade hot chocolate mix for years. I wanted a classic, more “gourmet” mix that used real chocolate and was stirred into milk, not water, and this mix was exactly what I was looking...

Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake

Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake

I can’t believe the 12 Days of Christmas Treats is over already! It’s a lot of work to make that many cookies, but it’s so fun and I love seeing the reactions when I post them. I can always...

Double Chocolate Biscotti

Double Chocolate Biscotti

I think I say this every year, but I absolutely love biscotti. It’s actually one of my favorite Christmas cookies, and sitting down with a cup of tea and a cookie is truly one of life’s simple pleasures. In...

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

It’s just hitting me now how many different types of chocolate cookies I’ve included in this year’s Christmas treats! What can I say, I like chocolate! Plus anything with chocolate in it is generally a crowd pleaser, and I...

Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

In the short time it’s been since I first made these chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies, I’ve become obsessed. I’ve always loved chocolate crinkles, but the addition of peppermint really takes these over the top. Plus, the texture of these...