Yesterday I made an amazing discovery. I love people and I love food. Well, I already knew those things, but here's the discovery. I bake because I enjoy it, but more because I love the people in my life and want them to have delicious things. I've made a decision. Someday, when I have my… Continue reading Emilys
Tag: Food
Vanilla Dipping Sauce
When I made my Applesauce Drop Doughnuts the other day, I felt it was missing something. I found this recipe from pastry chef Amy Foster of Tallula, and decided it would perfectly complement the fluffy doughnuts. I added vanilla bean innards to mine, which gives it the beautiful specks of black. I took the remaining… Continue reading Vanilla Dipping Sauce
Gourmet Pumpkin Soup
This soup is GORGEOUS! It's also delicious. How much salt you need will greatly depend on what kind of chicken stock you use. Don't add all your salt at the beginning! After it has simmered, taste it with a clean spoon and decide if you need any more salt added beyond 1/2 teaspoon. Serve with… Continue reading Gourmet Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Puree
This is one of my favorite memories of Halloween growing up. Every year, we carved our pumpkins the day of Halloween as a family. We lined them up like little soldiers on the pathway of my parents house to light the way for the hoards of trick-or-treaters. Then, first thing the next morning, my mom… Continue reading Pumpkin Puree
Free Cheese!
I love couponing. It saves me so much money. I cannot believe I used to pay full price for things at the grocery store. I love this site and this site. They help me stay on budget for groceries. Tonight was possibly the most fun I've ever had at Albertsons. Why? Because I got free… Continue reading Free Cheese!
Weighty Matters
One week ago I was a mere 6 pounds away from my goal weight. A goal I have been steadily working towards for two years. Actually, I guess it's only been 15 months since I threw it all out the window the 9 months I was pregnant with my second child. I have spent as … Continue reading Weighty Matters
Wanna get away?
To fully appreciate the hilarity of this story, you really had to be there. But - you can get an idea of it by watching the below video. My hubby and I were over at my sister's home getting ready for an evening of good food, friends, drinks and playing some Wii. Amy and I… Continue reading Wanna get away?
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