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This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl is my favorite quick breakfast right now. Yum. I mean, seriously. Why have I never made this before now? Ever since our trip to Hawaii a couple of years ago, I’ve been obsessed with acai bowls. We have two local places where we enjoy ordering them, and we make them often at home, too. I particularly love the combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and banana on my acai base, so this bowl with […]

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Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Cake

March 16, 2023March 17, 2023

This boozy Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Cake is the perfect dessert for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, but also an easy and unique cake for any occasion. For St. Patrick’s Day, we usually make Reuben sandwiches for dinner. Some fries on the side, a bottle of Guinness and we’re all set. That’s how we roll around here–“fancy like Applebee’s on a date night” and stuff. But wait! There’s more. If we really want to get wild, we add this boozy dessert […]

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Energizing Strawberry Mango Smoothie

March 3, 2023April 8, 2023

This energizing strawberry mango smoothie makes the perfect healthy breakfast, or an afternoon snack when you need a midday day energy boost. Plus, isn’t this double-layered, creamy smoothie just so fun?! It kind of reminds me of one of my favorite poolside drinks on a hot summer day, only this version has a few more health benefits. This post is sponsored by NAKED Nutrition, but recipes and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Strawberry […]

Sundays on Silverado

Sundays on Silverado #130

January 29, 2023January 29, 2023

Life Lately Some sweet pics of our girl from this week… She did a little modeling for Gigi. The first pic is of Evie wearing the dress her mama wore on her first birthday almost 28 years ago. 😍 The second is the Minnie sweatshirt I got her in preparation for our epic family Disney adventure in a few months. Still a little room to grow into it, which is perfect. And here she is enjoying her Kindermusik class for […]

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Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème

January 24, 2023January 23, 2023

These easy Chocolate Pots de Crème are the perfect make-ahead treat. Just 5 minutes of prep time, then chill in the fridge until it’s time for an after-dinner indulgence. Welcome to the first Pinterest Challenge of the year, my friends. This month’s challenge is all about beautiful desserts for Valentine’s Day! As usual, the amazing Cindy from County Road 407 is our host, and if you’ve found your way here from Everyday Edits (and Laura’s delicious-looking pretzel Hershey Kisses), just let me say, “Welcome to […]

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How to Recreate a Favorite Memory Using Candles

November 22, 2022December 12, 2022

Recreate a favorite memory using candles by designing a display with special items and the perfect scent to trigger past magical moments. Have you ever caught the whiff of a scent that transports you back to a particular place and time, almost as if you were there, experiencing that moment all over again? This is called a “scent memory” and researchers say that this type of memory tends to be more emotionally powerful than memories that are triggered by sounds […]

Sundays on Silverado

Sundays on Silverado #120

November 20, 2022November 20, 2022

Life Lately Mother Nature delivered some real winter weather to us this week. Snow, wind, and blustery cold weather. That kind of nonsense definitely called for some hot cocoa by the fire, and our #kingofchristmas flocked Christmas set. This sweet little elf is making the holiday season so much fun already. The tree went up at her house, instantly stirring her curiosity. Plus, she’s officially on the move now! Go, baby, go. 👏🏻 Stay tuned for next week. I can’t […]

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Starbucks Copycat Sugar Plum Cheese Danish

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

These Starbucks Copycat Sugar Plum Cheese Danish are so easy to whip up at home. The spiced jam filling gives them a warm, holiday flavor just like Starbucks. I love Starbucks. Okay, well, I love coffee in general, so it makes sense that Starbucks is one of my favorite places. There’s one on every corner, I often have some gift cards thanks to my sweet students and their families, and, let’s face it, Starbucks does come up with some rather […]

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Easy Italian Ricotta Cake with Chocolate Chips

October 19, 2022October 19, 2022

This easy Italian Ricotta Cake with Chocolate Chips is a simple recipe that turns out a delicious cake with a fluffy texture and just the right amount of chocolate chips. A simple cake recipe is nice to have on hand for this time of year when you might need something to serve to house guests, take to a potluck, or add to your holiday menu. Plus, it’s the perfect Italian dessert to finish off a family dinner. How to Make […]

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Layered Peanut Butter Brownies

September 10, 2022September 9, 2022

These triple-layered peanut butter brownies will make chocolate and peanut butter lovers rejoice! Fudgy brownies, with a creamy peanut butter filling, topped with a rich chocolate layer…this is bound to become your new favorite brownie recipe! How to Make Layered Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies This peanut butter brownie recipe looks more complicated than it is. It’s actually a very easy recipe to whip up and is such a crowd-pleaser. In a medium saucepan, melt two sticks of butter and 1/3 […]