I can't even believe it. Only three more days left in 2011. Seriously, where does the time go? Well, with the end of one year and the beginning of another, I usually end up doing a whole lot of reflecting on some of my favorite things that have taken place in 2011. I still need to do a check in ...
Top 4 Apple Recipes
Happy weekend, friends! I think today has been one of the laziest days I’ve had in weeks…months, even. I am loving every.single.minute of it. That being said, I took a little break from the photo snapping and spent pretty much my whole morning lounging in my PJ’s, catching up on the DVR, and just ...
Guest Post: Low-Cook Summer Recipes
Today’s guest poster is not only one of my good, semi-local blends; she’s also an amazing photographer and makes some seriously good food. Seriously. Every time I read her blog, I leave my computer craving whatever it is she may have made for that day. And I can already attest to the fact that her ...
Chewy Chocolate Chip Heath Bar Cookies
These Chewy Chocolate Chip Heath Bar Cookies are one of my best cookies to date. Soft and chewy on the inside with a crunchy texture on the outside. They're just my favorite! I first wrote this post over 5 years ago. Since then, this recipe has become a STSL favorite and, by far, one of my most ...
Baked Pasta with Pumpkin, Roasted Veggies, and Chicken
So how’s everybody’s Saturday going?? My Saturday turned out to be pretty fantastic, despite a less-than-stellar turnout for our garage sale today. Even though we only ended up making $15.00 (a full $100 LESS than yesterday!), we still have a way to get rid of almost ALL of our leftovers, thanks ...
Strawberry-Filled Lemon Cupcakes & Cream Cheese Frosting
This recipe came out of a marathon baking day. Do you ever have those? Where you're just inspired to get in the kitchen and mix up a bunch of batters to see what comes out of them? This cupcake recipe was one that just kind of came together at the end, after seeing what I did (and didn't) ...
Stars and Stripes Cookie Cake
This little patriotic dessert is perfect for your next holiday gathering! One of my absolute favorite desserts to make for Memorial Day and the 4th of July is this Stars and Stripes Sugar Cookie Cake. The sugar cookie base can be whipped up super quick and, honestly, I'd say that the most ...