Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

I have never been a fan of plain vanilla ice cream. It lacks that something special that I need in ice cream. But if said vanilla ice cream is speckled with beautiful little vanilla beans then I’m totally down. After making these yummy Apple Hand Pies, I knew a fresh vanilla bean ice cream would

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Noah’s 1st Birthday!

I cannot believe my baby is one! This has been the most rewarding, special, exhausting, amazing, sleepless and blissful year of my life. Becoming a mom is the best thing I’ve ever done and Noah is my greatest joy! I look at him everyday and wonder why I am so lucky. God blessed me with a

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Brown Butter Pecan Shortbread

brown butter pecan shortbread slices on a round yellow floral plate

If you love shortbread, you are going to adore these Brown Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies. They are simple to make with only five ingredients and will quickly have you addicted. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. These shortbread cookies are a MUST bake at Christmastime for so

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DIY Chalkboard Herb Pots

I know this is not my usual post but I figured since it’s food related and really fun that I would share it with you all. I don’t have a green thumb. I forget about my plants and they die a dry, crunchy death. After watching too many food documentaries (Food Inc., Ingredients…) I decided

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