I want to live in a universe where bread is considered healthy and good for you. I want to live in a world where bread is enjoyed at every meal, in place of the bad for you veggies. Broccoli is despised, along with cauliflower, spinach and squash. We rejoice over cheese and embrace it’s deliciousness. Butter is on hand by the barrel-full to slather away on fresh baked goods. Am I going to far?

Whether you agree with me about this alternate universe or not, this garlic monkey bread is absolutely necessary in your life. It needs to be made immediately. You will thank me… your hips may not, but that’s only because this bread is practically irresistible. You’ll eat one to taste and another for snack. Then they’ll be taunting you from the other room so on a pass by you might just grab another to sneak while no one is looking. Oh… that’s just me? Yeah, I have issues with bread, especially delicious warm bread full of flavor.

I love this bread for so many reasons. The dough is super easy to make and work with. I mean, really easy.  It has delicious flavor from herbs and garlic. Let’s not forget the last minute addition of warm butter and parmesan before baking. Make a double batch, or jumbo portions… or both

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Today I’m guest posting for Rachel of Not Rachael Ray. I was happy to help out a friend in need. I hope you’ll show her some love and stop by to say hi. I’m sharing some delicious and fun cookies.

Even though Valentine’s Day is over, pink is always in season. I made these earlier in the week for a preschool Valentine’s Day party but they can be enjoyed year round in a variety of color choices

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I’m slow to join the party. I should have shared Valentine’s Day goodies with you days weeks ago. I just couldn’t get into the valentine spirit. And as much as I try to plan ahead, it’s hard. I get side tracked with family, life, shows…Pinterest, just to name a few. It happens

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It’s hard to believe two years have passed already. I started this journey as a way to share my adventures in the kitchen and favorite recipes. I truly didn’t expect anyone to read my ramblings, forget actually trying my recipes.

Because parties and celebrations should be shared and because this little blogging thing is even more special because of you, I cooked up something super special to share for my blogging anniversary. This would be wonderful as a special Valentine’s Day meal too

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This week we prepped for Valentine’s Day. Since our oldest is in preschool we’re getting to do the whole party thing for the first time. Being a first timer at this, the Valentine aisles are kind of daunting. Do you get something gender neutral or let them choose their favorite character? Do you skip that and get a sweet treat? What about the teachers? It all is so strange. I mean… it’s just Valentine’s Day but it feels so complicated

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Are you rooting for the Patriots or the Giants? Being a New England girl, born and raised, it’s a no brainer… Patriots all the way! I’m more interested in the commercials though honestly. Last year they weren’t all that memorable, so hopefully this year they’ll be better

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If you guessed that I’d be sharing buffalo chicken dip, then you were right! I’ve been having so much fun thinking up buffalo chicken recipes. Since the biggest football game of the year is practically days away it only seemed right to share a dip recipe now, so why not blend two awesome party foods into one: buffalo chicken and dip. It’s a perfect addition to the snack table

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Once upon a time I had a crazy obsession with Chex Mix. I managed to go years without buying a single bag. I’m not sure how that happened exactly, I think it started out with me cringing over the high price for such a little bag and it turned into me forgetting. I didn’t even give those lovely bags a glance as I walked down the aisle. Something was most definitely wrong with me.

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It’s been one of those crazy weeks. It was cold. We had snow, ice and wind. Apparently winter finally decided to visit the Northeast. The snow is pretty, don’t get me wrong, but I have no desire to go out in it. I’d prefer to stay inside next to a crackling fire and watch a movie, while sipping a warm drink. The fire part didn’t happen this week but I can assure you the movies and warm drinks did

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