Kristen

Disclaimer:  Nobody is paying me to write this.  I originally wrote this in 2017.  However, a few of the items I included in my original post are no longer available at ALDI.  Since we are now in a new decade,…

This post is sponsored by Dunkin Donuts.  All opinions within this post are entirely my own.  Valentines Day is my favorite holiday.  I often start planning out our Valentines in January.  It is such a fun celebration in the middle…

It is super sad that the photos of this French Onion Pot Roast didn’t turn out better.   Because, this pot roast was quite amazing- if I say so myself.  Here is why it turned out so well. 1).  I…

Enjoying a bowl of creamy piping hot sweet butternut squash soup is the ultimate fall treat! Every fall, I make several batches of this soup for a quick meal any night of the week.   If you are pressed for…

  Forget pumpkin.  I have been on an apple kick this fall.  I have been adding apple cider to all kinds of recipes, and this Apple Spice Iced Tea is no exception. My husband and I both love drinking Lipton…

I have been on an apple cider kick lately. It all started when I made this Pumpkin-Apple Cider Bisque.   Then I put Apple Cider in this Butternut Squash and Rice Dish.   I had a little cider left in my fridge,…

Pumpkin apple cider bisque is a delightful fall-inspired dish, a sweet and savory meal that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin with the sweetness of apple cider.  There is nothing like a piping hot bowl of soup with a sandwich…

Back when my husband and I lived in the Quad Cities, our favorite restaurant was Exotic Thai.   When I was pregnant with my first son, I ordered out from Exotic Thai all the time with my co-workers.   Now,…

Today’s post is being sponsored by Van’s Crackers.   You can obtain a coupon for Van’s crackers through the Cartwheel app.   A few times a year, my husband’s roommates from college get together.  When we do, there is always…