Crafty thoughts from a Foodie Mom
Conquering crafts, recipes, kids & life with my glue gun and cookie sheet in hand.
Fighting for the Iron Throne is enough to work up an appetite, so next time you sit down to watch Game of Thrones, be sure that you have these Westeros-inspired treats to save your hunger. So light up your Winterfell-scented candle in memory of Robb Stark and get cooking! Just make sure to send the kids […]
How many times have you been asked that at a restaurant and not known exactly how to answer it? “What’s the way where it’s fried but the yolk is still runny?” “Aren’t sunny side up and over easy the same thing?” “What’s the difference between over easy and over medium?” “What the heck are […]
The air is getting crisp and cold and we are getting out our sweaters and boots. You know what that means, it’s almost Thanksgiving! Living in Arizona during this time of year is so beautiful, you have the red mountains in the background, the cacti is perky and the air is cool. It really doesn’t […]
Yes, you are reading this correctly. This is a recipe for FRIED BBQ CHICKEN! I had thawed out a package of chicken breasts the night before to make something with it for dinner the next day. It was creepin up on 5 o’clock, din din time was fast approaching and I just couldn’t decide whether […]
Get inspired to make a lighter, healthier meal with my quick, low-calorie summer dinner recipes. Enjoy satisfying recipes for fresh salads, juicy grilled chicken, easy family dishes and more. Try my Thai Chicken Stir-Fry with Basil & Cashews for a flavor-packed weeknight dinner or Apricot Chile Glazed Salmon for a simple yet elegant dinner on […]
One pot meals are a life saver in my house. Especially when you’ve just got home from a long day of work, took the kids to soccer practice, ran your errands and you still have laundry and homework with the kids. You can easily swap out any items your family doesn’t use or like. The […]
With Cold & Flu season upon us I am always looking for drinks I can make at home that taste good and good for my Immune System. These are my 8 favorite so far. If you don’t have a juicer, no problem! You can use a blender. #1 Carrot-Orange Juice From EatingWell: In this vibrant, […]
When its pizza night at my house, there’s three different people wanting three different things. My son just wants cheese, my daughter wants bbq chicken and I want something spicy. Normally we have to order two different pizza’s and a side of hot wings. I came home from work, wanted pizza and didn’t feel like […]
These are my go to dessert bars for any occasion! They are super simple, quick easy and only have a handful of ingredients. You can customize the few ingredients there are for people who can’t have nuts or don’t like butterscotch. I can’t wait for you to try them! Ingredients: ✓1 1/2 cups graham cracker […]
This is what I call the “Boyfriend Beer Cake”, a perfect combination of chocolate and beer. I started making this a few years ago, as a Valentines gift for my boyfriend. I never knew what to get him and he was a foodie like myself so I decided to make something for him instead of buying something. […]
