Spicy Sweet and Sour Chicken

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I started going to MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) when my oldest son was about 4 weeks old.  It was that desperate need to get out of the house and have some adult interaction that drove me there and it was just the refuge I needed.  MOPS has been an amazing part of my mothering journey.  Continue Reading …

Chocolate Pancakes with Caramel Banana Topping

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Did you know that yesterday was National Pancake Day?  Well neither did I!  Well, not until about 5pm last night when it was too late to write a post for the day.  So here I am.  Late again.  This is not unusual for me.  This is not surprising.  This is very normal.  If you know me, Continue Reading …

Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Squares

Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Squares

With Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought that I should post one of my favorite dessert recipes.   One of the ways I show people that I love them or even just like them is by baking for them.  If I have ever made you these Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Squares, it means that I really really like Continue Reading …

Oven Roasted Broccoli

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One of the best things about college is the friendships you make.  There are six girls that I went to college with that I still get together with every year.  It is amazing how we have changed and yet stayed the same through all these years.  When we get together we still do the same Continue Reading …

California Crispy Chicken

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I would love to have a garden full of fresh fruits and vegetables.  This will not be happening anytime soon (if ever).  First of all, because we live in a new house with an unlandscaped backyard and the dirt is more like clay.  Second, because we have no plans to landscape our yard or plant Continue Reading …