My Grandma’s Best Chocolate Cake is famous! This decadent chocolate sheet cake recipe is topped with a luscious chocolate icing making it my all-time favorite chocolate cake. Once slice won’t be enough! Grandma’s Best Chocolate Cake This incredibly delicious chocolate sheet cake recipe might just be my all-time favorite dessert. I don’t say this becauseContinue Reading…
Peach Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble
08.21.2013 == 34 comments
It is peak produce season here in Northern Virginia. To me, this translates to Peach Season!! Peaches are probably my favorite fruit, but you can only get the really delicious ones in July and August. When I was at the farmers market a few days ago, I picked up about 6 peaches. I letContinue Reading…
Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes
08.14.2013 == Leave a Comment
Chocolate and coconut. There are few other food combinations that I love more than these. When I was a kid, my mom would make home made almond joys at Christmas time to put on her Christmas candy tray. I fell in love. Ever since then, I have loved Mounds, Almond Joys, and especially anyContinue Reading…
Garden Salad with Pesto Grilled Chicken
08.06.2013 == Leave a Comment
One of the many things I love about summer is having a garden. Granted, my garden is only a 4’x4′ self-made garden box, but it works for our tiny suburban back yard. Last night I was talking with my neighbor Bethany who planted several items in planters and like us, had several items growContinue Reading…
Easy Peach and Cherry Sangria
08.02.2013 == 11 comments
Craving a wonderfully refreshing fruity cocktail? My Easy Peach & Cherry Sangria is the perfect drink to mix for a party, shower or summer cookout. Just a few simple ingredients are needed for a pitcher of this fantastic summer libation! I’ve decided I need to start a book club. Specifically, to have my girlfriendsContinue Reading…
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
07.11.2013 == Leave a Comment
Harrison and I came back to my home town, Burke, SD to visit my family for a couple weeks. Unlike last summer, they’ve had lots of rain and sunshine, which has helped the local crops and gardens grow leaps and bounds. My dad’s strawberry patch is no exception. I’ve never seen strawberry plants asContinue Reading…
Summer Birdie Wreath
07.02.2013 == Leave a Comment
Now that summer is in full swing, I’ve been meaning to take down my Spring Cherry Blossom wreath, and put up something more “summery”. I’ve had the materials to make this wreath for several months, but haven’t had the chance to sit down and finish it. Alas – this past weekend I had a bitContinue Reading…
