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Gingerbread Scones with Cinnamon Glaze

October 16, 2012

Oh my spicy goodness! Emma and I were trying to think of something to bake tonight. We were debating back and forth between ginger cookies and scones. Aha! Why not combine the two? So we did. We used my friend Amy's Cinnamon Glaze recipe to top them. … [Read more...]

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

September 20, 2012

We love pancakes around here. We also love fall and the flavors that it brings. Combine the two and you end up with one delicious breakfast. I recommend mixing up the pancake batter and letting it sit while you make the apple topping. Then you can … [Read more...]

Homemade Creamy Ranch Dip {or Salad Dressing}

September 9, 2012

I just made a homemade ranch dip that we loved. I've looked high and low for a recipe I like, but I just couldn't find one that was quite right. So I made my own. This one has a little kick to it, but you can simply increase the sour cream to tone it … [Read more...]

Grilled Kabobs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

September 3, 2012

Some of my favorite summertime meals are the ones that are cooked by my hubby on the grill. I do a little bit of prep work and maybe make a side dish, but the bulk of the cooking is done by my husband outside of the kitchen. I get an easy cooking … [Read more...]

Creamy Mac & Cheese Recipe

August 29, 2012

I've been on the hunt for a good mac & cheese recipe for a long time. I wanted one made with real ingredients... no blue box required. Every recipe I tried seemed to be stringy or gritty or soggy. I recruited some help from my friend Shannon, and … [Read more...]

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Welcome! I'm Jennifer - wife and homeschooling mom, Jesus-follower, lover of big ideas & good books, encourager, essential oil user, website designer. I have a crazy love for baking, printables, and hospitality. So grab a cup of coffee (or lemon water), prop up your feet, and stay for a while.
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