A Cozy Memory That Led to This Spiked Eggnog Love Affair I still remember the first time I served Spiked Eggnog at my daughter’s middle school choir concert back in 2005. Picture this: a chilly December evening, kids in sparkly sweaters belting out “Silent Night,” and me stealthily sipping my own homemade eggnog (shh, don’t …
Christmas Rice Krispies Treats You know that feeling when you’re wrapping presents, sipping hot cocoa, and a familiar kitchen scent sneaks up on you? That sticky-sweet marshmallow aroma—oh, it’s like a holiday hug for your heart. Last December, my living room was strewn with tinsel, my Spotify was blasting carols, and I found myself craving …
I’ll never forget that first snowy afternoon in early December when I found myself curled up on the couch, watching Elf for what felt like the hundredth time. As Buddy the Elf insisted that “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear,” I was busy in my own kitchen, …
One snowy afternoon last December, I found myself cozied up in my kitchen, the heater humming away while big, fluffy flakes drifted past the window. I’d just shoveled my driveway for the third time (ugh, winter, am I right?), and all I wanted was a little treat that felt indulgent but wouldn’t keep me chained …
I still remember the first time I pulled these Texas Sheet Cake Cookies out of the oven on a drizzly Sunday afternoon. My kitchen smelled like a chocolate-lover’s dream (seriously, I think the neighbors could sniff it), and I was curled up in my favorite chair, mug of coffee in hand, waiting for just one …
You know those evenings when you walk in the door, your brain is doing cartwheels, and the last thing you want is to wrestle with a sink full of dishes? That was me last Thursday—surrounded by school papers, dog hair tumbleweeds, and a nagging craving for something warm, crunchy, and comfort-foody. But the thought of …
Last Friday evening, I swear the clouds opened up and dumped a week’s worth of stress right in my lap. I was juggling emails, a cranky toddler asking for “more snacks!” and a teenager who looked at me like I’d just suggested we eat salad for dinner. In that moment, I needed comfort—fast—and I had …
Cozy Kitchen Confession: How I Fell for Loaded Cauliflower Bake You know those days when you’re craving something ooey-gooey, cheesy, and downright comforting, but you also want to sneak in a few extra veggies? That was me last fall—leaf piles everywhere in the yard, the kids rummaging for sweaters, and me stomping through the grocery …
I’ll never forget that first time I tossed chicken breasts into a tangy yogurt-and-herb bath and walked away feeling like a total kitchen rock star. It was a hot, humid afternoon at our local farmers’ market—my reusable tote overflowing with fresh lemons, oregano, and garlic. I came home, blitzed together a quick marinade, and thirty …
You know that feeling when Saturday morning sunshine streams through your kitchen window and you just crave something warm, flaky, and utterly comforting? That was me last weekend, daydreaming about biscuits—I swear, it was like my inner Southerner was whispering, “Girl, you need these.” Growing up in Mississippi, my granny had this old church cookbook …
