Pumpkin & Apple Butter Granola

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It's officially fall in Baltimore. There's a nip in the air, the leaves are a beautiful shade of bright red orange, the sky is cloudy and gray, I've busted out my hoodies and North Face jacket, and I'm still in flip-flops. I know that last bit doesn't make much sense, but, because of my foot injury, I'm unable to wear my very favorite fall accessory...riding boots. I own an unhealthy amount of riding boots (unhealthy for my hubs wallet, that is). There are 5 pair of riding boots just sitting in my closet staring me down every morning, pleading to be worn. If riding boots could talk, they'd be saying, "Uh, hello, we're your favorite fall accessory. Why aren't you sliding us on over a pair of skinny jeans?" They're tormenting me. Of course I want to wear them, but my toes scream every time I put them in a pair of shoes. I've been walking the earth looking homely for the past few weeks- sweat pants, t-shirts, flip flops, ball cap, and bed head. It's not a pretty site, people. Now, … [Continue reading...]



#MuffinMonday~ Allspice Cinnamon Chip Streusel Muffins

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Happy Monday, all! Monday's aren't normally my favorite day of the week, but this Monday is different. After being confined to my house and my couch for two weeks due to a foot injury, it's good to get back to my normal life (even if that means going back to work). I jammed my foot on a rock almost three weeks ago and what I thought was a broken bone was actually a pretty serious infection. I would have never thought jamming your foot on a rock would lead to an infection. The first time I … [Continue reading...]



#SundaySupper~Lemon Meringue Pie for #BakeforaCure with Chantal

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Happy Sunday, all! This week the #SundaySupper crew is teaming up with Chantal for a #BakeforaCure #SundaySupper. October is Breast Cancer Awarness month, and Chantal is working to create awareness with their baking products and is encouraging their audience to bake something for someone who is undergoing cancer treatment or has been affected by cancer. What says "get well soon" better than a baked good straight from the heart? Chantal was generous enough to give 20 lucky #SundaySupper … [Continue reading...]



Sponsor Spotlight: Kayle from The Cooking Actress

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Do y'all know Kayle? Well, you're about to. She's the creative genius behind The Cooking Actress, and she happens to be one of my favorite foodie friends. I've known Kayle since I started this blog last December, and she welcomed me with open arms. Not only is she a food blogger, but she's an actress. That's right, I know a celebrity! How cool is that? This girl sure knows how to rock a whisk, and she loves her some cookies. I counted 25 recipes with the word "cookie" in it. Twenty five! In … [Continue reading...]



#SundaySupper~Smoky Slow-Cooker Venison Chili

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Happy #SundaySupper! This week the #SundaySupper group has a very special guest, Lee Woodruff, the author of Those We Love Most and a CBS This Morning contributor. This week's theme is all about comfort food, and who doesn't enjoy some good old soul soothing food? For me, comfort food is nostalgic. It warms your heart and evokes memories of childhood, loved ones, past events, triumphs, and "the good ol' days." It's the spaghetti pie my great-grandmother used to make, my mom's pot roast, or … [Continue reading...]