White Chicken Chili

This past week has been chock- full of sickness in our home.  I started getting a sore throat and terrible congestion last Sunday and my poor little niece called me in tears later that night begging to stay home from school with me.  The two of us were a pitiful pair as we sprawled out on the couches and watched … Read More

World’s Best Apple Pie

Now, I love chocolate as much as any other red blooded American female.  But, I have to tell you, there is something that beats out even the most delicious of chocolate desserts.  Yes, my friends, it’s true.  Apple Pie is what does it for me.  Not just any apple pie, though.   No, no.  It has to be truly spectacular … Read More

Corn and Bacon Chowder

The evenings are getting nice and crisp around these parts.  That calls for none other than a hearty bowl of soup.  One of my favorites comes from my K-12 Private School cookbook.  That’s one of my most beloved sources of recipes! While in a rut a few years ago, I was thumbing through and discovered a wonderful corn and bacon … Read More

Caramel Apple Spice

One of my favorite fall treats is Caramel Apple Spice from Starbucks.  I like to describe it as apple pie in liquid form.  Oh, man.  That stuff is so delightful.  And expensive.  So expensive.  When Pinterest first came out, I found the solution to that.  Now, the thing is, though, you still have to buy one thing from Starbucks for … Read More

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars

You guys, I have a serious affection for salted caramel & chocolate things.  It all started a couple years ago when our friends, Marianne and Justin, enlightened us about Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate (with Toffee) from Starbucks.  Since then, it’s been a highlight of the warm beverage months every year when that sweet and savory concoction hits the cups once … Read More