I wanted to showcase a few of my recent baking projects. Get ready for a post of mostly pictures, and brace yourself for a visual sugar overload: Pink Almond Macarons Pink Berry Macaron Shells ready to be filled Berry, Salted Caramel, and Espresso Macarons “Under Construction” themed Cake Pops for a graduation event Strawberry Birthday […]
Salad Week: Couscous Broccoli Salad
Most people are familiar with Broccoli Salad. They’ve probably had some version at a picnic, potluck, or party (especially in the South). I’ve had two varieties – one with dried cranberries and cashews, and one with tomatoes and cheddar. The common elements are a vinegar-mayonnaise-sugar dressing, broccoli, bacon, and onion. I wanted to rethink this […]
Salad Week: Mediterranean Chicken Salad
The first salad of the week includes some of my all-time favorite salad ingredients. I love most versions of a Greek salad – the crunchy vegetables, simple dressing, and, of course, the feta! This salad is similar to a Greek salad, but with a twist. It includes flavors from the Mediterranean region in general – […]
Salad Week
I am (attempting to) make blogging more of a habit! I cook and bake all the time, and I really want to record what I make – for my own reference, as well as anyone who would like some recipe ideas! So, I’ve officially declared it Salad Week here. Because we are in the heart of bikini […]
New Mom: 20 Things I’ve Learned
This list is certainly not comprehensive, but here are a few things I’m learning as a new mom: It’s difficult, but I was created for this role. God made me a mother. When my son falls asleep, sanity returns (if only for a little while). He will fall asleep (eventually). He will tell me when […]
Enchiladas Part 1: Chicken and Spinach
A couple weekends ago my in-laws decided to come to Charlotte to get our whole family together. Todd has an older brother who is married, a younger brother who is in college in Charlotte, and a younger sister in high school. Most of us live here, besides his parents and his sister. All of our […]

