Recipes

What do you think of when I say the word "Thanksgiving?"  The turkey that's never done yet. Grandma's pumpkin pie. Yoga pants after dinner.  The emergency room.  I know what you're thinking- the emergency room?!  It's true.  And I'm...

My baby just started preschool (insert tearful emoji here).  He is nearly three and we have been fortune enough to be able to have him home with my husband, me, or an entrusted nanny for all of his life....

Hi!! We are back and the West Valley Cooking Club has not only started back up after a small break but it has grown! We are so excited to have new members and as always we love our times...

I love Giada De Laurentiis. If there's anyone in the culinary world I want to be, it's her. She makes four course meals seem effortless; meanwhile, I'm standing over a hot stove two hours in with four half-burned pans...

Can you believe that fall is here?! I mean, let's be honest, I'm writing this with rain falling down and a current temperature of 72. That's some serious "fall" for Phoenix given the last 4 months! I cannot wait....

      No, this post isn't about pie. (Though pie sounds so amazing right now! Yum!) I love all things simple when it comes to cooking/baking. With these 100 degree temperatures in Arizona I hate turning my oven on if I...

Between working, both kids feeling under the weather, teething, laundry, marriage, friendships, and you know… life… sometimes it’s hard to find the time to get certain things done—like baking cookies. I love baking and my three year old daughter...

Guys, today's theme is that of the wonderful cookie or Granookie as the down right delicious makin foodie diva Dala says. And you know something about today's theme? I don't mind it one bit. I'm seriously not "that girl"...

As the hot, hot, HOT Phoenix summer trudges on, we all can use some inspiration in the kitchen… especially when we’re busy with our wonderful kiddos or we don’t feel like standing over a hot stove.  Here are a...

Today we have a simple DIY from local AZ mom + photographer Jessica Flecky of Flecky Fotography. As you can see here, Jessica offers up a easy + awesome DIY that any of us moms can do! Take the time to...

The Instant Pot  is one of the most popular cooking tools used in a kitchen. As a working mom, it has been my saving grace on more occasions than I can count. Not only does it live up to it's...

You're gonna need a bigger plate.   And an excuse to eat waffles?  Next week is Shark Week and what better way to celebrate than making these super simple Shark Week Waffles. You will need: Waffles (1 and a quarter per serving) ...

School is in session, and with school comes the daily task of packing lunches for my kiddos. My oldest is to the age where she can prepare most of her lunches by herself, but my Kindergartener is still a...

It is the PERFECT time of year to enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa... and it to make it a little more festive, why not add some peppermint?!  The peppermint makes a superb addition to hot cocoa... a...

I can't tell you how excited my husband and I were when we got to the stage with our oldest where all foods were fair game. We are a family who likes to cook, bake, and eat, so we...

Looking for an easy and healthy dish to feed the fam?  Look no further.  Zucchini noodles are a great alternative to regular noodles and your picky eaters might not even know they are vegetables!  This recipe keeps things simple with olive oil, parmesan cheese...

When you think of literary greats I hope Theodore Giselle is amongst them. Theodore Giselle aka Dr Seuss was a master of words and created so many wonderful stories filled with lessons and rhymes.  Today is his birthday and...

The West Valley Cooking Club has expanded and has a couple more slots open for YOU! What is the WVCC you ask?! Well, I will tell you! It is a free club where a bunch of us mamas get together...

My kids love these pancakes and I have a feeling yours will too! I love making a whole batch of mini pancakes on a lazy Sunday morning when we are not rushing trying to get out the door and the...

I am obsessed with a good kitchen hack. I am always looking for a better way to make my time in the kitchen easier and less stressful. Here is my newest kitchen hack that might change your life.  You know...

It's nearly Independence Day and we've got a tasty grilled meal for you! Read on for a marinade that will take your chicken to the next level! This recipe makes tender, juicy and flavorful chicken. Throw it on the...

One of my primary goals for 2024 is cooking more home-cooked meals and not relying on take out as much as I was. With that being said, I started experimenting with different recipes that were easy, quick, and delicious....

The ultimate question that is asked every day, by not only your spouse, by your kids, and sometimes 3 times a day! I struggle nightly, weekly, and sometime daily with new meal plans. I cannot be the only woman...

I don't know about you all but breakfast is becoming something of a challenge in my house. My daughter will be perfectly fine eating the same thing every day for a while, and then she will lose interest in...

Another Foodie Friday Recipe from Dala over at Thyme & Tamarind. Seriously ladies...sweets are my weakness. Nothing is too rich for this gal...mega thankful for my height from my dad because of one major sweet tooth. This week I...