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Ciabatta Avocado Toast

Ciabatta Avocado Toast

I laid in bed one morning and dreamt up this goodness. Ciabatta bread toasted. Light layer of homemade cream cheese, homemade guac and then top with a thin slice of tomato and cracked pepper. Of course this is pictured without the tomato because some days […]

Scones, Pumpkin Cookies, Glaze, Oh My

Scones, Pumpkin Cookies, Glaze, Oh My

These are by far the best wild blueberry biscuit scones Ive ever had. #yummy #realbutter and lots of it is my little secret. Top them with some homemade icing and more butter. #winning and who doesn’t like to win sometimes!! #ibakebecauseicare #foodisgodslovemadeedible #family #lymewarriors

Paul Newman Family Recipe

Paul Newman Family Recipe

We ushered in the first day of 2020 with a little family tradition we like to call Paul Newman. It was every bit as delicious as it looks. My closest loves gathered around the table for food, stories, laughter and toy story monopoly. Finished the night with my homemade granola. It’s so good they are willing to burn their mouths eating it. #justcameoutoftheoven #paulnewman #family #lymewarrior#2020 #thankful

Eat, DRINK and BE Merry!

Eat, DRINK and BE Merry!

Happy Holidays everyone! Christmas is my most favorite time of the year. A time of reflection a time of going inward and a time of rebirth. I am grateful we are a part of each other’s lives. * I’ve been enjoying mixing new drinks these […]

Seven Ingredients and Done

Seven Ingredients and Done

These are the very best oatmeal cookies I have ever made. I have mastered healthy baking with under 7 ingredients. They barely last a day around here. So thankful for a beautiful kitchen to make all of the things I love for all of the […]

Food is wellness for body and soul

Food is wellness for body and soul

Then there was the day after Thanksgiving. I have been sick for 18 days and no solids in five days. Today I offered my love and acceptance of what is by pouring it into homemade turkey noodle soup and homemade chocolate chip cookies. #firsttimemychocolatechipcookiesturnedout #somuchlove #thanksgiving #family #lymewarrior #findacure #thankful #feedyourlovedoneswell

Charcuterie Board Love

Charcuterie Board Love

One of my most favorite things I love to do is to host gatherings around the table with new friends and old friends. I have learned through the years people don’t really care if you have the best house, best clothes, best of everything rather […]

Dutch Oven Helper

Dutch Oven Helper

I use a Dutch oven weekly to feed the people I love. After the house fire it was one of the very first things I went to buy after underwear for the family of course. ••• This weekend my sweet Mama made a delicious roast […]

Cereal is also Love indeed!

Cereal is also Love indeed!

There are days where this is dinner and this is still love. Selah!

 

Homemade Pancakes with Ice Cream Yes!

Homemade Pancakes with Ice Cream Yes!

Homemade Pancakes with Ice Cream. That’s a yes please for me. Summers, weekend, family, food, love, grateful!