Sweet Treats and More

Texas Sheet Cake

2012-02-13T08:54:00.002-07:00

Chocolate cake is one of my favorite desserts. Simple yet oh so satisfying. A while back, we went to dinner with a big group of friends and even though we had a reservation, ended up waiting for about 45 minutes to be seated. We were all too busy talking and catching up to notice how long we had waited, but our server and the manager apparently felt really bad. They brought us endless

Ham n Swiss Crescents Hearts

2012-02-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

These Ham n Swiss Heart Crescents make for a super quick and easy Valentine's lunch {or snack}! Start with two crescent triangles and place a piece of ham and Swiss cheese on each. Then just roll each crescent up, starting with the wide end. As you roll it, shape one end to be rounded- like the top of a heart- and shape the other end to come to more of a point-like the bottom half of a

Mandarin Almond Salad

2012-02-08T07:00:00.000-07:00

Lately, I've been browsing through my cookbooks for recipes and inspiration. Say what? No Pinterest? Oh I'm still wasting plenty of time on that there site, but I have to tell you, it is kind of refreshing to dust off the ol' cookbooks, plop on the couch, and browse recipes while watching episodes of Parenthood. This Mandarin Almond Salad comes from a church cookbook I received as a

Peanut Butter Granola Bites

2012-02-06T07:47:00.001-07:00

I don't make a lot of peanut butter treats anymore because my little guy is allergic to peanut butter. Every once and a while though, I get a serious craving for a peanut buttery treat--and no, a spoonful of peanut butter won't do--that's a daily sneak of mine (usually while Owen is napping). But last week during nap time I made myself a quick little treat that just hit the spot. These

Red Velvet Cookie Sundaes

2012-02-02T07:00:00.000-07:00

February is here... The month of love is upon us... I am 28 years old today...AND I am 20 weeks pregnant! Half way there! Which basically means I'm indulging! Want to join me? Please, pretty pretty please make these cute little Red Velvet Cookie Sundaes....or uh.... what some people call Pazookies, and indulge with me. Take a piping hot Red Velvet Cookie

Super Bowl Food...Do it!

2012-01-31T12:18:00.000-07:00

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Chicken with Pepperoni Marinara Sauce

2012-01-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

It's pretty safe to say that pizza is one of our favorite things to eat. I love it. The hubs loves it. And of course, to little guy loves it. I love making homemade pizzas but it can be a bit time consuming, and although we have our favorite places to order pizza from, we try to keep that to a minimum. Because when it comes to pizza I lose all self control, and five slices later all

WR Brown Foundation Shamrock Scholarship Run

2012-01-27T12:44:00.000-07:00

Utah friends, my sister-in-law Carly has started her own non-profit organization, the WR Brown Foundation. She started the foundation in hopes of starting a college scholarship fund for a Provo High School graduate (she also graduated from Provo High). She has organized her own sponsored race, The Shamrock Scholarship Run and all proceeds will go to the scholarship fund. The first race

Strawberry-Banana Muffins

2012-01-26T06:52:00.001-07:00

Ever have those nights when your baby--in my case, TODDLER--wakes up at four in the morning, and once you get them back to sleep YOU can't go back to sleep? That was me yesterday. I typically just watch TV until I fall back asleep, but when that didn't work I decided to bake. Why not make some yummy breakfast for the hubby and kiddo to wake up to? Wife and mom of the year right here!

Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Balsamic Basil Mayo

2012-01-21T07:14:00.001-07:00

Brett and I have been on a Caprese Salad kick lately. It accompanied dinner almost every night last week. But one day for lunch I decided to turn that salad into a hot and melty, grilled cheese sandwich. Best idea ever. I'm a stay at home mom so I eat lunch at home almost every day. I typically eat the same things- sandwiches and salads. This sandwich is kinda gourmet but it's really

Simple Blueberry Muffins

2012-01-18T07:58:00.000-07:00

My husband has been doing really strange things lately like making cookies and muffins, making dinner, doing laundry, and changing diapers. It might be due to the fact that I've had a bum back the last few days and he's been forced to do practically everything around here while I lay on the couch. Something I could get used to. Considering Brett rarely never bakes and on the

Easy, No Fail Turkey Meatloaf

2012-01-16T07:00:00.000-07:00

I've made this Easy, No Fail Turkey Meatloaf about a dozen times. It's soo easy and my family loves it. It always turns out perfectly moist and flavorful even though there's not much that goes into it. The only difficult thing about this meatloaf is photographing it, which I guess most of you don't have to worry about! There's just no way (at least for me) to make it look pretty. But let's

Arugula Salad with Creamy Avocado-Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing

2012-01-12T07:52:00.000-07:00

Dressing made from an avocado? Sign. Me. Up. I love avocados. Mixed with some fresh squeezed grapefruit and lime juice? Sign me up some more. You all know how I feel about citrus lately. The Avocado-Citrus thing was totally calling to me when I saw this recipe. However, the avocado flavor is pretty mild and it really just makes the dressing thick and creamy. It's not over-powered

Guest Post from Katie at Yes, I want Cake! {Pregnancy & Exercise}

2012-01-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

I’m so excited to have Katie from Yes, I want Cake here to share some of her knowledge and experience with pregnancy and exercise! I love reading about Katie’s adventures as a new mom, drooling over delicious recipes, and getting motivated by her workouts. And right now, I could use a little motivation. I like to think I’m dedicated to working out but sometimes when I’m pregnant (especially

Broiled Grapefruit with Brown Sugar and Yogurt

2012-01-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure what it is about being pregnant, but I either crave salty foods or sour, citrus-y foods. Lately, it's the citrus stuff I can't get enough of. So I've been buying absurd amounts of grapefruits, oranges, tangerines, lemons, and limes. Sometimes, I even slice into those lemons and limes and just suck on a wedge or two to satisfy the craving. Weird, no? Don't worry, you don't

Blackberry-Banana Green Smoothie

2012-01-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

I couldn't help but pick up a bunch of delicious looking blackberries this week at the grocery store and we've been eating them like candy. And making yummy blackberry smoothies with them. Did I mention they're green smoothies. Yep the kind that are really good for you. I know, there's no evidence of anything green in there, which might just convince your kids to try them. I

My Favorite HEALTHY Eats of 2011

2012-01-03T21:26:00.002-07:00

A Special Christmas Present & Homemade Italian Meatballs

2011-12-30T06:20:00.000-07:00

2011 Favorites!

2011-12-27T07:15:00.003-07:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! We are still in Colorado enjoying time with family, but I thought it'd be fun to share some of the most popular recipes of 2011 before we start a New Year! Here are the top 10 posts, according to all of you!! 10. Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato & Apple Salad 9.Overnight Spiced Vanilla-Pear Oatmeal 8. Pumpkin-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 7.

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-24T17:00:00.000-07:00

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, full of love and laughter, surrounded by the people you love. Thank you for reading this lil' blog of mine and for all of your kind comments! You guys make my day! Happiest of Holidays to all of you! var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-25415204-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga =

Meyer's Clean Day Winner

2011-12-23T09:30:00.000-07:00

I completely forgot to announce the winner of the Meyer's Clean Day Giveaway yesterday! The winner, selected by random.org is #26 Rebecca: Sounds awesome! Would love to try it! Congrats Rebecca! Shoot me an email and we'll get your products to you. Only two days left before Christmas!! Are you ready???? var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-25415204-1']); _

Minty Chocolate Mousse Brownies

2011-12-22T10:51:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday night we drove to Denver, Colorado to spend Christmas with my husband's family. We woke up this morning to about seven inches of snow! There are a few last minute things I need to do to get ready for Christmas, but today, is gonna have to be a snow day. Speaking of last minute things to do before Christmas, making these brownies should probably be on your list! I'm not even

The Perfect Orange Julius Smoothie

2011-12-18T16:40:00.001-07:00

It's freezing today! It's foggy and there's this light mist of snow in the air. You'd think all I'd want is a warm cup of cocoa or a bowl of hot soup? But no, I'm craving an ice cold Orange Julius Smoothie. You know, like the ones from store in the mall. Yes, those were my favorite growing up. But I grew up several hours from a mall so the only time we really went shopping there

Toddler Toys for Christmas....

2011-12-16T15:17:00.001-07:00

We weren't exactly sure what to get or how much to spend on Owen for Christmas this year. After all, he's 22 months old. Do we splurge a little? Keep it simple and small? Will he even grasp the concept? I think we fell somewhere in between...didn't really splurge but got him more than we originally anticipated. So hopefully he likes opening presents! I know there's only a week left

Meyer's Clean Day Givewaway

2011-12-16T10:30:00.000-07:00

I've been using Meyer's Clean Day countertop sprays, dish and hand soaps for a while now, and absolutely love them. I am kind of obsessed with having a clean kitchen and am constantly spraying and wiping my countertops down! It might also have something to do with how obsessed I am with the fresh, clean smell of their products. Some of their scents include Basil, Lavender, Lemon Verbena,