Today we’re talking about our favorite things to bake with the kids (ages 3 and 5 right now). These are all family favorite recipes we’ve made for the last 5-30 years. Do you find yourself baking more than usual at home these days? We’ve been using baking as a fun activity, especially during the long …
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Muffins
This chocolate chip whole wheat muffin recipe with walnuts is our go-to muffin. We’ll make them for a leisurely breakfast on Sunday or for a snack on a rainy Wednesday afternoon. This easy and healthier chocolate chip muffin recipe has been a standard in our family for years now. The kids love eating them even …
Virgin Peach Mojitos – a new obsession
Have you tried a mojito before? Characterized by its combination of lime and mint, the refreshing drink is perfect for summer and we’ve been having it non-stop. Back in college, there was a mocktail bar down the street that served the most delicious (virgin) mango mojitos. We’d order them with herbed truffle fries to dip …
30 Minute Grilled Chicken Pasta Dinner
Today I’m sharing an easy go-to 30 minute pasta dinner recipe in this post sponsored by Mezzetta. Their delicious sauces really make the dish! All opinions are my own. Do you ever get to 5pm and realize you haven’t figured out what to make for dinner? The kids are complaining and you’re starting to get …
Mustard Glazed Baby Carrots
Today we’re talking about holiday recipes and these yummy mustard brown sugar glazed carrots. This post is sponsored by Colman’s Mustard.#HotMessAround #BringThePunch #ColmansMustard Are you gearing up for holiday guests and festive meals? Next week we’ll be waking up under the same roof as all of my siblings for the first time during the …
Christmas Morning Breakfast with Nutella® Hazelnut Spread
Today we’re talking all about Christmas breakfasts. This post is sponsored by Nutella® hazelnut spread but all opinions are my own. I remember the first time I tried Nutella® hazelnut spread. I was 11 and I had spent the night (a school night!) at a friend’s house in Italy. School ended at 1 each day …