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Growing up I stood next to my Grandmother in the kitchen while she taught me the basics of baking. Butter, sugar, flour and vanilla. It...

Back in Junior High, I was taught how to make Cinnamon Rolls from scratch without yeast. At that time, I thought it was so exciting to...

Waking up every morning for me and realizing I dreamed means I slept well!!! YES! Seems like as adults getting a good nights sleep is...

Anyone else excited we are finally to Spring? It seemed like this Winter lasted forever. I think it allows me to realize how much I love...

Hope your week is going well. My week has gone by so quickly...I think I missed part of it. But luckily the week consisted of a wonderful...

Today was a great day! Ever had a day where you realize at the end of it...it's what life is all about!?? That was what today was for me....

Did you accomplish what you wanted this year? Anything you wish you would have checked off or are you excited about what you were able to...

Let me start this post out by apologizing it has been way too long for me to give you a new post. I do have to admit life got in the...

Fall!! Fall!! Fall!! My favorite time of year. To step outside and feel the cool breeze on the skin makes me feel alive. Tonight was the...

Here's a little peek at next week's blog - Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting.......I have been working on tweaking ideas for...

Today was a perfect start to the Fall season. Woke up this morning to the sound of rain falling outside and a cool breeze. It was such a...

For the longest time, I was always nervous about creating yeast bread from scratch. The thought of killing the yeast with hot temperature...

Have you ever seen a Windmill up close?? Yes, I understand someone asking about a windmill is not so "run of the mill".....Sorry I had to...

Midwest summer.....where did the time go. It seemed like just yesterday it was May, there was a cool breeze in the air and I was excited...

It is July and that means it is National Blueberry Month! Who can pass up any excuse to celebrate most all National "____" Months (except...

It is that time of year when the weekends start to fill up with events, parties and get-togethers where the grills are hot and fruit is a...

On a Saturday morning, I can be found venturing to my local coffee shop to purchase a cinnamon chip scone and an almond milk cortado. The...

In my life, I was graced with two grandmothers who loved the kitchen. This love allowed me to be the recipient of each of their lifetime...

I have family on the East Coast....so on occasion I am able to get back there. I can say when I visit I love the getting back there and...

Is life easier with the known or the unknown?? Have you ever attempted something not knowing if the end result will be what you wanted!...