Julie’s Jazz Indoor S’mores

Ben and I eat healthy six days a week.  One day a week we eat whatever we want. This practice suits us and has helped us maintain healthy weights for the past two years. I’m by no means perfect though.  Sometimes I’ll break down and eat a package of Sam’s Pop Tarts or a spoonful…

Ham Blue Cheese and Bow Tie Pasta Salad

I’m sitting here cater-corner from Ben.  He sits (with his laptop) at the end of our milk chocolate brown sofa.  And I sit (with my laptop) on a dark chocolate brown chair.  We’re both writing and drinking our morning coffee. Both of us take our coffee black. There’s a giant difference one might not notice…

Caramel and Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

The longer I live the more I’ve come to appreciate sweets that may not contain chocolate, peanut butter, caramel, or cream cheese.  When I was in my 20’s I couldn’t imagine the reasoning of someone who would choose a slice of lemon meringue pie rather than a giant hunk of chocolate cake. The thought choosing…

5 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake

Working the night shift for the last two and a half years turned me into a sort of awkward human being.  I’ve always unconsciously revealed my true feelings through the expressions on my face but the night shift enhanced this embarrassing quirk. The other day I was talking with a woman at work who was…

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

It’s been a long time since I posted something savory here.  And I haven’t posted a savory recipe for my series about trying out other food bloggers recipes until now.  I think the reason is that, compared to the amount of sweets I save or pin; I hardly ever save or pin savory foods. Maybe…

White Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies with Cherry Chips

I’m considering this to be my key Valentine’s Day recipe for the year. I figure if it’s heart shaped and/or includes red and/or pink you’re good to go! I think these white chocolate cheesecake brownies with cherry chips scream Valentine’s Day! Although I probably should’ve cut them into heart shapes. I didn’t want to press…