January has been a long month and I’ve missed you! How was your January? I headed back to the gym and tried to go to bed early…a lot. Like really early. And I’m not going to apologize about starting off 2018 rested and refreshed.   {ONE} Let’s start by talking about the Instant Pot. Do you have one? I got one on Black Friday and honestly, I was not sure about it at the beginning. But now I’m a couple recipes in and I’m hooked! It’s definitely going to become a regularly used part of my kitchen. Stay tuned for some Instant Pot recipes!     {TWO} Speaking of the…

I’m taking the month of January off from blogging. But don’t worry, I have lots of recipes I want to work on. I’ll be back on February 1st with the first recipe of 2018! As we say goodbye to 2017 here’s a recap of mine and Mr. Sam’s favorite recipes from 2017! Pumpkin Spice Crumb Muffins   Honey Mustard and Rosemary Grilled Chicken   Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake   Cookies and Cream Cookies with White Chocolate Chips   Sour Cream Pancakes   Slow Cooker Crispy Lime Chicken Tacos   See you in 2018! Sam

The Christmas countdown is on and our tree is going up this weekend! Did anyone else score awesome Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals? I ordered an InstaPot and I have no idea where to start! I need you to send me your favorite recipes!   Today I’m sharing some gift ideas that that will help you with your Christmas shopping: The coffee lover: A milk frother is inexpensive but can totally transform your morning latte! I can’t find the one I bought online, but here is a similar one on Amazon. Grab a cute mug and a specialty coffee sample to go with your milk frother and you have…

Happy Thanksgiving week! I hope your menu is finalized, but if not, I’m going to wish you good luck at the grocery store. Take coffee and maybe a snack – you might need it. For those of you that are still looking for recipes to add to your Thanksgiving Dinner here are eight recipes that should help you out!   Pumpkin Spice Crumb Muffins   Pumpkin Spice Pancakes   Corn Casserole   Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan   Roasted Sweet Potatoes   Salt Crusted Baby Potatoes   Oatmeal Cake with Caramel Icing   Flat Apple Pie  

Hi friends! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted one of these and I’ve missed them!  Let’s jump right in, here are some of the things that I would talk to you about if we were enjoying our coffee together this morning.   {ONE} Bon Appetit did a Pumpkin Spice Taste Test and brace yourselves, pumpkin spice cough drops make an appearance.   {TWO} Is anyone else excited about the Chip and Joanna Gaines Hearth and Hand collection coming to Target next week?! I checked out Target’s website and here are some of my favorite pieces from the collection so far: Textured Pitcher Holiday Mug Wreath Throw Blanket   {THREE}…