As a busy mom of four, I gave up breakfasts that are time consuming long ago! Although cereal, frozen waffles, granola bars & healthy homemade muffins are a staple in my home for the kids… I make myself a protein shake or smoothie almost every morning. I love to experiment by adding greek yogurt…
:: Butter Cream Frosting :: Cupcakes have to be one of my favorite items to bake! I love them because I don’t feel as guilty eating one, as I do making a cake. Cupcakes always seem to put a smile on my family’s face. Though I love the actual cake portion of…
:: Panzanella Salad :: It just doesn’t get much easier {or tastier}, than this healthy summer salad! Panzanella Salad is my absolute FAVORITE dish to serve to friends… whether I’m taking it to their house, or hosting a summer playdate in my own home. It’s also the perfect meal to bring for a picnic…
** 4th of July Spritzer ** Summer is here and it’s time to “Cheers” to sunny beach days and barbeques. One of my favorite parts of summer is entertaining outdoors. Whether it’s a neighborhood gathering or friends over for a summer soiree… {okay so maybe the summer soiree really isn’t happening with kids running around,…
:: Baked Oatmeal :: In California we are synonymous for “May gray” and “June gloom.” Since it has been a few mornings of gloom in this lovely month of June, I decided to make some Baked Oatmeal. It is one of my favorite breakfast recipes. It is homey and filling and reminds me of the…
:: Strawberry Oatmeal Bars :: When it comes to baking, you just can’t go wrong with a recipe that calls for a crumbly mixture of butter, brown sugar, and oatmeal {am I right?}! Combine those ingredients with your favorite flavor of jam {yum!} and you are left with a rich and chewy bar that you can…