Every time my family visits my Aunt Nancy's house in California she always loves to share with us some of her newest recipes she has tried. She is an…
ShandraMarch 14, 2014
Almost every time I am invited to a dinner party I am asked to bring a dessert, unfortunately I don't always have the time to whip up something extravagant. I…
ShandraMarch 4, 2014
If you have read my blog for awhile you would be familiar with our family's tradition of our annual taste tests. All of us look forward to this fun part…
ShandraFebruary 20, 2014
The last few months with my sweet new son Atlas have been overwhelming at times. He is the sweetest baby, but sadly he is severely allergic to both…
ShandraFebruary 18, 2014
Last month one of my awesome neighbors called me and asked for my absolute best sugar cookie recipe and I was very embarrassed to admit that I didn't really…
ShandraFebruary 13, 2014
I apologize for not being great at blogging this week. We are enjoying our annual getaway to warm, sunny California. Between swimming, relaxing, reading a book by the pool and…
ShandraFebruary 13, 2014
Need a rich, sweet dessert this weekend? Combine my two favorite loves...brownies & german chocolate frosting. This is a sweet treat with double the goodness! Both individually are fantastic, but…
ShandraFebruary 7, 2014
I love pizza. Sometimes I feel like I never grew out of my child-like cravings for such a simple and basic food. I have to admit I am not picky…
ShandraFebruary 6, 2014
One of the most popular recipes on my blog is my recipe for basic French Bread. There is nothing fancy or unusual about this recipe but I love the fact…
ShandraJanuary 31, 2014
This past weekend I was browsing through my blog deciding what dessert I wanted to bake for a family party. I came upon a recipe for these Tahiti Blondies…
ShandraJanuary 30, 2014
I love breakfast food. I could really eat pancakes and waffles for breakfast, lunch and dinner if my family were up for that. There are so many delicious combinations of…
ShandraJanuary 29, 2014
Little America's Bran Muffins are the most deliciously moist and perfect bran muffins you will ever have. The famous Little America hotel has a buffet breakfast that is so incredible.…
ShandraJanuary 27, 2014
Quinoa has been labeled one of the world's healthiest foods. The nutritional benefits far exceed those of wheat, oats, brown rice and other whole grains. If you have not tried…
ShandraJanuary 17, 2014
Every Saturday morning without fail my girls wake up requesting a fancy breakfast, and since they were really little crepes has been the most popular demand. Â To save me the…
ShandraJanuary 12, 2014
I can't believe I haven't posted this recipe yet. I have made these no less than four times in the past month. As soon as I make them they…
ShandraDecember 27, 2013
I don't know what it is about the holidays that makes me want to make pastries daily, but I just do! This week for one of our family dinner…
ShandraDecember 26, 2013
Only one more day until Christmas, can you believe it? I hope you each have a wonderful Christmas Eve today. I know there are many things you can make in…
ShandraDecember 24, 2013
Christmas morning at our house wouldn't be the same without monkey bread and breakfast casserole. These are two staples at our table Christmas morning. There are several monkey bread…
ShandraDecember 23, 2013
I have basically relinquished the fact that my blog will only be posting sweet treats until after Christmas. I can't help but share with you some of my favorite…
ShandraDecember 20, 2013
