I always love a good challenge. Ask anyone who is close to me and they will most likely agree that I am a very competitive person. So, when I was approached by McCormick to “Go 4 Gourmet,” I read the guidelines and couldn’t wait to get started. What did the challenge entail? “Embark on a…
Fall Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cherries and Pecans
Today I decided to take down the fall decor in preparation for putting up the Christmas decor after this weekend. Once all of the decor was packaged and placed in the storage closet, I looked at my husband and asked, “All of the pumpkins are gone. Do you know what that means?” He looked at…
Slow Cooker Apple and Maple Pulled Pork
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers which partnered with Mom It Forward on this campaign. However, all thoughts and opinions were my own. When it comes to the fall season, there’s nothing better than waking up to a stack of pancakes, waffles, or French toast drizzled in warm…
Spicy Tomato Soup
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Tabasco. However, all thoughts and opinions were my own. Rain, rain (don’t) go away … yes, the rain has moved into the area and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere anytime soon. For the past couple of days, the skies have been cloudy, the temperature has been crisp,…
Chocolate and White Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
There’s something to be said about friendships. There are those friends who you could go years without talking to and then pick back up right where you left off. There are those friends who will always be there for you — no matter the issue, distance, or circumstance. There are those friends who you can’t…
Pumpkin Doughnut Holes
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by “Cans Get You Cooking” which partnered with Mom It Forward for this campaign. However, all thoughts and opinions were my own. This year, October came a little early in our house. Usually, my husband makes me promise to wait until the first of October to decorate our house for the…
Pumpkin Nutella Swirl Muffins with Pumpkin Spice Crumble Topping
October is right around the corner and I find myself becoming more and more aware that the baby’s due date is also right around the corner. As I entered into the seventh month of pregnancy, I couldn’t help but think of just how quickly the time has passed. It feels like just yesterday we found…