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It is Labor Day Weekend – time for a flash sale ((For Sale by Emily)) — Vintage Oak Olde Thompson Salt Shaker & Matching Crank-Style Pepper Mill, 5½” tall ((SOLD))

It is Labor Day Weekend – time for a flash sale ((For Sale by Emily)) — Vintage Oak Olde Thompson Salt Shaker & Matching Crank-Style Pepper Mill, 5½” tall ((SOLD))

It is Labor Day Weekend – time for a flash sale ((For Sale by Emily)) — Vintage Oak Olde Thompson Salt Shaker & Matching Crank-Style Pepper Mill, 5½” tall ((SOLD))

Potsticker Party!! ((An Okie Girl’s Take on Potstickers))

Potsticker Party!! ((An Okie Girl’s Take on Potstickers))

One of our favorite people is in town during summer break for just one week and that can only mean one thing! Food and fun — wait, that is two things! Summer brain is a killer, haha! Our Luke is in from Columbia and oh 

Epic Lasagna — Meat & Potatoes Meet Homemade Lasagna Noodles!!

Epic Lasagna — Meat & Potatoes Meet Homemade Lasagna Noodles!!

Now, before I start telling you about this recipe, let me quickly tell you about the name of this recipe. It all started when I was struggling to heave this massive creation out of the oven. It was massively heavy because I was afeared feeding 

Bad News & THE Recipe

Bad News & THE Recipe

I have some very sad news to share. If you have been following me on Instagram and Facebook, then you already know of the sadness our little family has experienced this week. If you are like my mom, Instagram and Facebook are things you avoid 

Cookie Butter Cheesecake Brownie Sandwiches

Cookie Butter Cheesecake Brownie Sandwiches

Yes, you read it right: creamy cookie butter cheesecake – sandwiched between two fudgy layers of brownie perfection. This deliciousness is even better than it looks and oh my heavens, doesn’t it look good?!

Spicy Shrimp Tacos & Emily’s Special Sauce

Spicy Shrimp Tacos & Emily’s Special Sauce

If you saw my previous recipe: Summer Seafood Pasta, then you may me noticing a mini-theme. Yes, for the last 6 weeks, I have been craving seafood, especially shrimp. And — um, shrimp has become SO expensive, which is why it hasn’t been on our menu 

Creme Brûlée Bars

Creme Brûlée Bars

While meal planning for our yearly family vacay at the lake, I began daydreaming about dessert possibilities. I knew right off the bat I would be making these Cheesecake-filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars ((and they were SO good)). But I was torn over the next dessert – Table Rock 

A Garden Update & A Great Paul Revere Impersonation

A Garden Update & A Great Paul Revere Impersonation

After all the the crazy Spring weather I thought I would give you a quick garden update. Remember all of the lengths I went to, to start my garden?

Simple Mexi-Bowls & the Most Delicious Recipe for Mexi-Style Shredded Beef

Simple Mexi-Bowls & the Most Delicious Recipe for Mexi-Style Shredded Beef

A sign reading: “Necessity is the mother of invention” should be hung in my kitchen for sure — it totally describes my cooking life. It goes a little something like this: “What?!? it is 2:30 already?!? … Oh gosh. What am I going to make 

True Confessions :: School’s  Out For Summer

True Confessions :: School’s Out For Summer

I have to admit something about myself and I am sure ((at least I hope)) it will come as a surprise to you. Shoot, it surprised me and I have known myself for a long time.

Cheesy Bacon Meatball Potato Casserole ((a real crowd pleaser))

Cheesy Bacon Meatball Potato Casserole ((a real crowd pleaser))

There comes a point when it is time for a change — right?? Well, I needed something different for dinner. I did a quick scan of my freezer, fridge and pantry and this is what I created: “Meatball Casserole”. I normally go down the Italian 

We have OPEN eyes!! Oh, the bunny love is bursting over here!

We have OPEN eyes!! Oh, the bunny love is bursting over here!

Just when I thought I was maxed out on bunny cuteness, one the bunnies opened “his” eyes on day 11. Now, I don’t really know if the baby is a he or a she. You may be surprised to know, I am no expert on