There’s something incredibly rewarding about stepping into your backyard, harvesting your first zucchini of the season, and turning it into something delicious. That’s exactly what we did here at home in Ormond Beach—our first zucchini from the garden became a fresh loaf of homemade zucchini bread. And honestly, it’s moments like these that define what […]
What “Feeling at Home” Really Tastes Like (Hint: Lemon Crinkle Cookies)
Living in Ormond Beach has its own rhythm—peaceful sunrises, salty breezes, and those quiet moments at home that make everything feel just right. This weekend, I leaned into that feeling and tried baking these lemon cookies for the first time—and they turned out even better than I imagined. Light, fluffy, and filled with bright citrus […]
Chocolate Mini Puffs – SO Yummy
I actually changed NOTHING in this recipe. VERY unusual for me! Enjoy! Contact me for more information.
One Tiny Trick to Upgrade Your Hot Chocolate
Since it’s been that kind of cold, here’s a little chill-inspired idea straight from Florida Freeze small dollops of whipped cream with a sprinkle of peppermint chips and keep them in the freezer until hot-chocolate time. When you’re ready, just drop one in and watch it melt into minty, creamy goodness. Simple. Cozy. A tiny […]
Building Community One Biscuit at a Time – Homemade Dog Biscuit Recipe
Today I baked a few hundred homemade dog biscuits for a charity walk in Ormond Beach, FL, supporting Sophie’s Circle, an incredible dog rescue organization doing meaningful work in our community. 🐾❤️ These Pumpkin & Peanut Butter dog treats are made with just three simple ingredients—easy, affordable, and very pup-approved! 👉 Recipe: https://share.google/ww22zoI0k6TqJHGA6 My baking […]
Spinach Bites
Easy recipe – I use fresh spinach, but you can also use frozen spinach. I also add cooked chopped bacon in the mix. Spinach Puff Pastry Bites – Upstate Ramblings https://share.google/FC01T1EigzarWiQis Contact me for more information.
Baking Waffles in the Oven
So, we bought a waffle pan that you can use to bake waffles in the oven. It’s working out great!! Check out the recipe here: Fluffy and Crisp Buttermilk Waffles – Brown Eyed Baker Contact me for more information.
Halloween Baking – Spooky Memories
Dracula cookies, spider cookies, and pumpkin carving – OH MY! Contact me for more information.
Creme Brulee With Just A Little Twist
We made Creme Brulee and decided to make it fun. My fabulous sister bought us some interesting, flavored sugars and we already had some too. So, instead of sugar in the raw, we used flavored sugars. I believe the favorite sugars from our dinner party are Red Raspberry; English Toffee; Sea Salt Caramel; and Hibiscus […]
Memories With Our Exchange Student from Spain – Malen
This July, we had the amazing opportunity to host an exchange student from Spain, Malen, through the Step In Florida program. It was our very first time hosting, and we absolutely loved it! We spent the month making memories, laughing, and learning from each other—and we’d definitely do it again. Here’s a little recap of […]
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