caramel popcorn

I don’t know what happened or when or why but all of a sudden I love caramel popcorn. I mean I definitely enjoyed it before but now I have an entirely new appreciation for it. It all started with this pin from Pinterest for microwave caramel popcorn with nuts. Nuts + caramel + popcorn= too … More caramel popcorn

new look

Amidst the stress of finals and end-of-the-year activities I managed to squeeze in a little DIY project. This old shelf was in my garage for years. I pulled it out of obscurity to be a TV stand in my apartment (with a little makeover.) However, 4 months later the red chipped shelf still looked the … More new look

sweet potato pie

My mom’s new recipe I promised yesterday? This is it: Sweet Potato Pie. Yum, yum, yum. Everyone who thinks Pumpkin Pie is the classic Thanksgiving dessert is right. However, I motion for Sweet Potato Pie to take its place. Pumpkins get their share of the spotlight (*cough* Halloween) in the fall. Sweet potatoes never get … More sweet potato pie

happy halloween!

I hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween! Eat, drink and be extra merry for me on this spooky holiday as I will be curled up with hot tea and Harry Potter movies. Unfortunately I have been diagnosed with strep throat and must stay holed up in my room for at least 24 hours … More happy halloween!