Birthdays seem to get less fun the older you get. After a certain point you stop being excited about getting a year older and start wrinkling your nose at seeing that number tick higher and higher. I turned 34 on August 30th and decided that I’d try something different this year and cash in on…
What’s The Difference Between Cold Brew and Iced Coffee?
Iced Coffee vs. Cold Brew – What’s The Difference? You’re likely already familiar with iced coffee, but cold brew has stomped onto the coffee scene in a big way and is holding its own as the latest trend for caffeine fiends. But what is the difference between the two? Though they may look and sound similar, the…
44 Toddler Breakfast Ideas To Jazz Up Their Mornings
Are you feeling like your toddler eats the same thing for breakfast day in and day out? You’re not alone. For me, expanding the variety of my toddler’s diet as well as exposing him to new flavors and textures is something that I have prioritized. My goal consists of two things: one, reducing our chances…
How To Bake Christmas Gifts Without Stress
Are you planning to give baked goods as gifts for the holidays? Over the years I’ve learned from many mistakes and mishaps and have put together a list of advice to help you prep and plan for bulk Christmas baking. Choose Your Recipes This is an obvious step, but it’s best that we start at…
The Best Way To Boil Eggs
It doesn’t matter how you want to cook an egg – poached, scrambled, boiled, fried, baked, etc – there are a seemingly endless number of techniques out there that claim to be the “perfect” method. I want to share my favorite way to make a delicious hard-boiled egg. Is it the be all and end…
How to Use Coconut Butter | Sweet Spreads Review
I’ve been vocal about my love of butters – peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, cookie butter, and of course real butter (heh heh). Last year I discovered something new to me… coconut butter! Lately, coconut oil is all the rage – the stuff is everywhere and is being recommended for use in just about…
Snow Day Recipes | How to Use That Bread and Milk!
The southeastern U.S. is expecting some snowfall starting this afternoon. We don’t get much snow around here, maybe a couple of significant accumulations once or twice a year (and by ‘significant’ I mean 2-3 inches). Whenever there is snow in the forecast, something hilarious happens – people literally flock to the grocery stores and clean…
5 Tips to Instantly Become a Better Baker
Have you ever had high hopes for a delicious baked treat, only to have it end in total disaster? Here are some basic tips to be aware of that will hopefully help you in your future baking endeavors. Enjoy!
How to Make Yummy Homemade Caramel
Making caramel can take some practice, but it’s really not as scary as it may seem! With a candy thermometer and a little patience, anyone can whip together a simple and delicious homemade caramel. Trust me, once you’ve made your own, you will never want to go back to the stuff in the jar (loaded…
