This blog post was sponsored by Starbucks® but the opinions are completely my own based on my experience. These Apple Yogurt Parfaits with Homemade Fall Flavors Granola were inspired by Starbucks® Fall Flavors, now available at Walmart. During the Fall season so many changes can occur that it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with daily rituals. Typically in the summer months the kids are home with me throughout the day and the summer season is slow for work so Mr. Harris is home a lot more … [Read more...]
Join Chef Rick Bayless at Macy’s in Walnut Creek!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency; as always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Are you a foodie located in the Northern California Bay Area? I've got an awesome treat for you! On Thursday, November 19, 2015 Chef Rick Bayless will be at the Macy’s in Walnut Creek showing off his cooking skills during a live cooking demo during the Macy's Walnut Creek VIP Preview Night. During this session he will cook four of his delicious recipes and you will get your own … [Read more...]
Mini Pear Apple Pie
Well the first day of fall has come and gone so I'm ready to announce the official start of baking season. That's right: it's all about cookies, cakes, and we must not forget the pies! I must say, I love a good pie, with a nice flaky crust; and I thought I'd celebrate the kick off to the fall season with some decidedly seasonal fruits that just scream AUTUMN to me. That's right, pears and apples. I just love these two flavors together, when the pears are just slightly sweeter than the apple, yet … [Read more...]
Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas
If you're looking for that perfect last minute dessert or dish to compliment your Thanksgiving meal, you've come to the right place! I have a long list of recipes that is sure to please and compliment any Thanksgiving meal! Whether you're hosting and you forgot a dessert or you're bringing your own dish to a pot-luck and haven't a clue what to bring, no worries! I've got you covered!(I am apologizing in advance for some of these older photos - if anything, let's just laugh together at how … [Read more...]
Chocolate Delight Holiday Trifle
Disclosure: I am a Blog Ambassador for Walkers Shortbread. I was provided free product to try and was not compensated for this post. All thoughts are my own.For the past few months I've been an ambassador for Walkers Shortbread and have been able to try many of their amazing cookies and create recipes with them. I've discovered that Walkers is a wonderful company, committed to bringing tasty products with all natural ingredients. What I love about Walkers is they've kept true to their traditions … [Read more...]
Moments of Connection with Coffee-Mate Pumpkin Spice #loveyourcup
Today we're going to talk about one of my favorite subjects. We're talking coffee. Actually, scratch that. I'm a coffee addict, but what makes my coffee extra delectable and something I look forward to each day is the creamer. A little secret as to why Autumn is my favorite season.. well, that's when my favorite seasonal coffee creamers are fully stocked at stores everywhere. My favorite flavor is Pumpkin Spice!I've shared many times my affinity for coffee, about how I fantasize in the evening … [Read more...]
No-Bake White Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes & Copycat Caramel Apple Spice #HarvestFun
Happy Autumn Equinox! This is always my favorite time of year. The weather, the fashion, the colors.. and of course the delicious aromas of seasonal recipes! Here we are only a few days into the season and I have such a variety of Fall recipes I can't wait to share. First things first- have you seen the seasonal M&M's? The packages are so festive for the season and each package comes in seasonal colors. Well, recently while shopping I spotted them and just had to purchase them. What?? It's for … [Read more...]
Hearty and Comforting Shephard’s Pie
One of a handful of the first things I made when I started really getting into cooking was a Shephard's Pie.This came at a time when money was extremely tight for us, and it cause me to get very creative in the kitchen.(You can read a little more about that here) Sometimes piecing together ingredients with a tight budget can be the times you get most creative in the kitchen! I wouldn't trade those hard times for anything, because that's when I was forced to learn to try different things when it … [Read more...]
Savory "Omelet Inspired" Breakfast Casserole
Sometimes weekend mornings can be very busy for me. Even on those days on the weekend when we actually don't have a football / baseball / basketball / softball / cheer / track event. We have a big family, and sometimes making one omelet for each of my family members (or something like that) will leave me in the kitchen for way longer than I like, no matter how much I love cooking. I love to spend time with my family and eat together, enjoying one another's company.So a while back I decided to … [Read more...]
Homemade Traditional Lasagna
Lasagna always reminds me of one thing. My Aunt. When I was a kid, every Halloween we would go to my Aunt's house and go trick or treating. During that time, she'd be making her delicious lasagna so after our night of trick-or-treating we would come back and have a delicious plate of lasagna. I don't think I had anyone else's until many years later, and hers is the basis that I compare any to.Now, I know it's well past Halloween, but this is definitely the season for cuddle weather and comfort … [Read more...]
