The other day I came across a container of infant oatmeal cereal. Knowing all of the nutrients that are packed into that cannister, I couldn't bear to get rid of it. Sure, my youngest is 2 1/2, but we can all use some extra nutrients sometimes, especially when it comes to treats! I checked out … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread {Recipe}
September 3, 2014 by 5 Comments
If you haven't already noticed by your overflowing gardens or the particularly green farm stands, we are in the thick of zucchini season. The thick of it! Okay, maybe it is dwindling down some - but there is still SO MUCH out there to be had! I have been lucky enough to have some kind neighbors … [Read more...]
7 Tips For The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
May 15, 2014 by 13 Comments
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is a holiday in the Blakesley household. A huge one. Chocolate chip cookie baking has gone on for generations here. There is a legacy to live up to as a pro chocolate chip cookie maker. It all started with Ben's dad (though many would disagree and say that there … [Read more...]
Chocolate Surprise Sugar Cookies {Recipe}
May 6, 2014 by 15 Comments
So, it took me forever to share this recipe with you. It was all because of the title. The recipe is perfect, it is the title that is hard. When you write sugar cookie, it sounds bland. I needed to get in surprise (because man oh man is there a surprise) and explosion (because holy heaven that … [Read more...]
A Chocolate Spread To Trust And Love - Barefoot & Chocolate {Review and Giveaway}
April 23, 2014 by 26 Comments
A mom on the run, I'm always looking for fun snacks/treats for the kids (and for myself). Oh and did I mention quick? Yeah, that's a requirement too. In fact, let's start with my requirements for an absolutely perfect snack: No Junk - I mean that as in there are no funky crazy ingredients that I … [Read more...]
A Mummiffic Candy Jar Craft And Some Candy Of Course!
October 22, 2013 by 4 Comments
Halloween is one of my kids favorite times of the year. For months in advance, they plan out what they will be wearing on not just this night but on all of the other festivities that we attend in the fall. The Monster Mash held at their school, Trunk or Treat (a rockin' event put on by our MOMS … [Read more...]
Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Muffins
February 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
G and I had some time alone while C was at school one afternoon and H was sleeping, so we did what we often do, went to the kitchen and created! These are family (and friend) tested and approved:) [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:1] … [Read more...]
