Want something other than candy for Halloween this year? How about pumpkin mousse and buttery ginger snap crumbs instead? (Or you can eat both like me…nothing can replace my candy corn.) This fancy-looking pumpkin confection is super easy and fast. And you can make about a dozen for the price of one Starbucks pumpkin spice… Continue Reading
Carmendy’s christening was truly a beautiful ceremony and celebration with our dearest friends and family. Our good little girl behaved her best and barely made a peep throughout the entire mass. She hardly noticed the water being poured over her head. There was some chaos of course. After all, Owen was present. The little nugget… Continue Reading
Another month has passed – time for an update on our littlest little! Baby Carm is growing rapidly and losing her newborn looks. Upon meeting her, almost everyone says “She’s a chubby one, isn’t she?” Apparently, feasting on my breast milk day and night is like chugging milkshakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner…the pounds pile… Continue Reading
If you’ve been following my blog for a little while, then you know by now that I’m a candy corn addict. And as soon as those bags of candy corn hit the store shelves in August and my girl Carmendy arrived, I started looking at candy corn baby attire. Candy corn hats, tights, onesies, hair accessories…I… Continue Reading
It’s October? Hello comfort food season! If you want a big old bowl of stew to start off the cold months ahead then this recipe is for you. Squash, chicken, apples, and tomatoes in one yummy roasted mixture. I came up with this recipe years ago and decided to make it again a few days… Continue Reading
Wow…it’s been one month since Carmendy came into this world! With time going by so fast, it’ll be a small miracle if I manage to write a monthly update for Carmendy for the next two years. But I must! What kind of mother would I be if I didn’t do for Carmendy what I did… Continue Reading
I consider myself something of a connoisseur when it comes to frosting. And this frosting recipe is my personal absolute favorite. You can’t go wrong with a mixture of brown butter and cream cheese. I decided to share it with you now because it’s great for fall desserts. This nutty frosting is just perfect on… Continue Reading
Two years ago, after Owen was born, I wrote about the first three weeks of caring for a newborn. Now here I am, going through it once again. But things are so different this time (mostly in a good way!). The first time I was surprised by the boredom and loneliness. Newborns aren’t exactly bundles… Continue Reading
Here’s a quick and easy recipe for a summer night with fresh bell peppers, kielbasa and whole grain pasta. It’s simple: saute the vegetables and kielbasa, cook the pasta, and mix it all together. I like kielbasa, but if you don’t, feel free to use any cooked sausage or meat that you prefer. You can… Continue Reading
The newest Baby Kopp is here! We’re so excited to share the news of her arrival, which was quite the event. Even though she arrived only a few hours after her due date, being my usual unprepared self, she took me by surprise. I was convinced she would be a late baby. While eating dinner… Continue Reading