My fondest and earliest memory of watermelon is my mother beating all our neighbors in a watermelon eating contest. Every summer, the whole neighborhood would get together and as soon as someone brought out the watermelon, the contest began. Basically the rules were as follows: eat the watermelon on your plate as fast as humanly…
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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: Extra Thick, Extra Delicious
I know chocolate chip cookies can be a pretty polarizing topic. Some like them crunchy and thin – like a Tates. Others prefer them soft and chewy. I happen to have a very firm belief that a chocolate chip cookie should be thick, gooey, just-slightly-undercooked-on-the-inside and crunchy on the outside. This recipe is the best…
My Favorite Easy Carrot Cake Recipe
This is the cake I’ve had almost every year for my birthday. I absolutely love carrot cake – this recipe especially. All of the anxiety and stress of getting another year older dissolves right into this cake and it turns into the sweetest serenity. I guess that’s the beauty of cake. It always finds a…
How To Clean a Cast Iron Skillet
My cast iron skillet is my ride or die. It’s by far the most durable pan I have in my kitchen. And, if you have one, too then you know exactly what I’m talking about. These babies are built to last; like a Ford 150. They are durable. They are resilient. They are made from…
Rice Krispies Treat Recipe: Tastes Like Childhood
When I was young, my mother would make me rice krispy treats. And not just for school bake sales or or birthday parties. She’d make them with me whenever I was down. I not only remember how I loved the way they tasted. But I used to love the way they made me feel. Making…
My Favorite Kitchen Accessories
Home. It’s where the heart is. It’s also where you’ve been anchored for the greater part of March and April. If you’re like me, you’ve spent about 80% of the time in your kitchen. Some moments you’re there to passively graze the fridge and cabinets hoping that something has sprung up since your last examination…
Dairy-Free Ice Cream Bites: Treat Yo Self
I have to confess that I’ve always been a firm believer that ice cream should be — ice cream. The richness of the cream that melts in your mouth, the sweet flavor, I never thought anything could mask everyones favorite dessert. So, I challenged myself to find a way to cut the added sugar, cut…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Tahini Cookies: World’s Best Trio
These chocolate, peanut butter, and tahini cookies are so rich and delicious, you’ll need the largest glass of milk you can find. And if you don’t drink milk, a large scoop of ice cream will do your tastebuds just fine. I think I speak for everyone when I say, there is no better duo than…
The Kitchen Items I’m Eyeing From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you purchase any items through these links. Any products I recommend, I genuinely love and want to share with you all. I’m always looking for ways to upgrade certain accouterments and tools in my kitchen. And, I’m always looking to my…