Tomato Chicken Chili Beer Soup

It's not too late for soup unless you are in a warm place or have been fortunate enough to have warm weather already. On vacation in Atlanta I have experienced low 50's and below. The sun has been rare and the rain more often. And Colorado, my home, is experiencing winter weather :) So for those … [Read more...]

Glorious Gluten/Dairy-Free Cookies

When I came across these Gluten/Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Truffle Cookies over at Tessa The Domestic Diva, it was a done deal. These amazingly soft, chocolaty cookies are wonderful. They had been on my to-bake list forever and finally I got around to making them when my father (GF/DF) was coming … [Read more...]

German Pancakes

These German Pancakes have to be the most simple and light breakfast. All the ingredients are typically on hand so these can be made last minute and whipped up quickly! Breakfast is one of my favorite meals. I love going out for breakfast but I also love making breakfast. Sometimes a heavy … [Read more...]

Lucky Guinness Andes Mint Brownies

It’s so frustrating when you are lying in bed, exhausted, yet cannot fall asleep. This past Monday was a long day and I had been yawning non-stop but when my head hit the soft, fluffy pillow, I was wide awake. This was not a situation where I was tired but could not fully fall asleep; I felt ready … [Read more...]

The Yeti and the Bean Stock

After some warmer spring days, this past weekend brought a cold front with lots of snow fall. Though the snow was consistent we didn't have as much as expected and a lot melted on Sunday. The roads weren't really bad but the snow still seemed like a good excuse to stay inside :) Trapping … [Read more...]

Ravioli Is Back

For those that have been following since the beginning of time, :) you know of my family ravioli tradition. It is my favorite non-holiday day of the year! Ravioli Sunday is a full day of homemade ravioli :) Ravioli Sunday was planned for two weekends ago but Colorado got some much needed snow … [Read more...]