Farm Raised | Shoe Enthusiast | Baking Queen | Mom
When our son, Joe, was diagnosed with Celiac disease last summer, it became my mission to learn how to bake gluten-free cookies, brownies, bars, and cakes so that he could still enjoy the treats he loves — especially around the holidays. I’ve had some fails, that’s for sure, but I’ve also found some delicious recipes […] Read more…
When my son, Joe, was diagnosed with celiac disease a few months ago, it definitely shifted how I bake. Needless to say, finding gluten-free ingredients and baking tools was crucial. Joe has always been my taste-tester and he loves baked treats and homemade bread. I wanted to make sure at least this part of his […] Read more…
We’re hosting Thanksgiving for my family this year and I couldn’t be more excited! It’s funny, I’ve spent the better part of almost 30 years working in the poultry industry, with much of my focus on turkeys. But this is the first time I think I’ve hosted Thanksgiving for my family. No pressure or anything!! […] Read more…
I’m back! And yes, it’s been a WHILE since I’ve posted. But these Banana Bread Scones with Maple Glaze need to be shared. And you need to make them! The recipe I make is from Sarah Kieffer’s 100 Morning Treats cookbook. I have two of her baking cookbooks and suffice it to say I have […] Read more…
I must say that I’m not a huge pumpkin person. When it comes to the whole “pumpkin vs. apple” discussion that occurs in the fall, I typically fall on the apple side. These pumpkin muffins with chocolate chips and streusel topping, however, may change my mind. If you love an easy muffin recipe with just […] Read more…
Forgive me, blog readers, for I have sinned. It was been 8 months since my last post. But let me assure you, this Chicken Meatballs Marsala with Egg Noodles and Chives recipe is worth the wait. I promise you. I am also embarrassed to say I haven’t cooked out of my Smitten Kitchen Every Day […] Read more…
This recipe for my family’s favorite chocolate chip cookies has been buried in a different blog post from years ago, which I decided was silly. I even have a hard time finding it when I want it. Instead, I’m re-writing and re-posting it here so you can finally have easy access to it. I love […] Read more…
Girls Weekend has been a longstanding tradition that started with my cousin and I getting together for one day to do our Christmas shopping the first Saturday of November. It’s morphed into an overnight, then two overnights, then (why the heck not?) three overnights. Because my goodness, the important women in my life need some […] Read more…