Latest Blog Posts


  • Bakery Gallery

    Check out my past and present bakery creations! Read more

  • Winter Homemaking

    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As February would have it, winter has hunkered down. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has come to an end and we fall back… Read more

  • Letters to My Daughter

    When I first found out I was pregnant, I began writing in a Baby Book to document my journey into motherhood. I actually used this narrative as a basis for a class paper for my… Read more

  • Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore

    After receiving a beautiful Dutch Oven as a wedding gift, I’ve dug deep into the Dutch Oven recipes the past few years. Let me tell you–they do not disappoint! Cacciatore is actually Italian for “hunter”… Read more

  • Transform Your Kitchen Scraps into a Windowsill Garden

    Looking for something to do during the winter months that will make you excited for spring? Try making your own windowsill garden–it’s super easy, fun and you’ll have a head start on your spring garden… Read more

  • Succulent Smoked Salmon

    It is no secret that including salmon in your diet is great for your health! A great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is on my dinner table often. My husband and I… Read more

  • Best Fall Slow Cooker Chili

    As autumn has settled upon us (at least in northern Colorado), I’ve been digging around for some go-to, easy and delicious recipes that are perfect for a “chili” day. I’ve made this chili recipe quite… Read more

  • Hawaiian Ham & Cheese Sliders

    Looking to feed a few people? Or maybe just a  really hungry hubby? These sliders are sure to please. I was first introduced to these at one of my best friends’ bridal showers and begged… Read more

  • BBQ Ranch EZ Chicken Drummies

    During the summer months, the grill is the main source of cooking in our household, without a doubt. However, some cuts of meat just don’t cook the same on the grill, especially chicken drumsticks. I… Read more

  • What it Means to Be a Cowgirl

    According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, a cowgirl is defined as a woman who rides a horse and whose job is to take care of cows or horses, especially in the western U.S. To me, this definition… Read more