“afternoon” sized batch of chocolate chip cookies
I have a confession to make- I’ve perfected a recipe for a mini-batch of chocolate chip cookies. Since, I am absolutely powerless to a batch of freshly baked cookies sitting around, and more powerless...
View Articlemake your own trail mix buffet
Last weekend we were invited to a party where we were asked to bring a snack to share. I was having a particularly non-commital day and couldn’t decide on a single thing to make. Also, I didn’t feel...
View Articlemerry and bright christmas drinks
Hi friends! Its been awhile. We have been scrambling around here trying to get everything in order to come home for the holidays! We are coming to the US for Christmas (in fact, we are probably on our...
View Articleadventures in juicing
I’ve always maintained that, if I could only eat from one food group for the rest of forever, I’d choose Fruit. I love fruit. Could live on fruit (well, mostly). And in the last couple of years, I’ve...
View Articledetox water recipes
Quick confession- I am the world’s worst water drinker. I’m terrible. I live in Denver, where it’s dry and a mile high, and I know that it’d be better if I would hydrate my body. But still I don’t....
View Articlesnowy road fudge recipe for winter whites
We’re so excited to introduce you to our first Winter Whites guest, Jen from eat.sleep.MAKE! I love this bloggy sister-in-law team- Jen and Shannon share all sorts of fabulousness (like these DIY...
View Articlecreme brulee croissant french toast
Ummm, I sort of wish the lovely Ann had never introduced me to the gloriously delicious confection that is Creme Brulee Croissant French Toast. Sort of. But then, had she not, I would’ve missed out on...
View Articlecoconut chocolate mousse (quite possibly the world’s best dessert)
There are chocolate people in the world (lots of them). And there are coconut people (a slightly smaller, but still passionate, contingent). But then, there are coconut chocolate people. And, friends,...
View Articlemore freezer crockpot recipes
Well, friends, I am pretty excited about today’s post. Mostly, I’m excited that I finally got another round of Freezer Crockpot Cooking finished (you might remember that freezer cooking and make-ahead...
View Articlehow to make grilled cheese croutons for soup
Denver is funny this time of year- one day is sixty five degrees, perfect weather for going for a run around the park with my mama. And the next day, there are blizzard warnings on the radio (though,...
View Articlenew detox water recipes
I know I’ve sung the praises of detox water recipes before, and I probably will again. What can I say? I am a reluctant-water-drinker turned pitcher-of-water-a-day girl because of the flavored water...
View Articleblueberry rosemary sangria recipe
A few summer’s ago, one of my dear friends, Erin, brought Rosemary Blueberry Sangria to a summer barbeque. Ever since then, every time I want to make sangria, I think about Erin’s drink of...
View Articlea sip of summer- the best beach drink
If you follow kojo on instagram, you already know this, but Adam and I snuck away this week for a little getaway full of sun, and surf, and seafood. The kids are with Nana (with every FaceTime...
View Articlesummer’s best green juice recipe
The last three weeks have been a whirlwind of travel- first to Salt Lake City for SNAP, then to a romantic week at the beach with Adam, and then (after a few days at home to shower those Smooches with...
View Articlehomemade birthday cake oreo recipe
We have a pretty decent grocery store in our town in the Middleeast- I can reliably get a variety of produce, most American condiments, and cereal (though the Honey Nut Cheerios are just called Honey...
View Articlesweet + tart- the best strawberry rhubarb pie recipe
I think sweet and tart together is my favorite flavor combo. And strawberry rhubarb pie is definitely my favorite pie (I think that rhubarb and strawberries sharing a growing season must surely be an...
View Articles’mores sampler platter
I am pretty much in love with the gourmet s’mores bars that grace summer soirees (and weddings). And until I put together a S’mores Party Bar with flavored marshmallows and fun nicknames like “Chunky...
View Articlethe best blueberry mojito recipe (and how to make a whole pitcher-ful)
I love mojitos. Love them. I think mint and lime were made to go together (incidentally, I love the mint limeade at Cafe Rio as well!). And I lo-ove adding fruit, like blueberries, to this yummiest of...
View Articlehow to pre-scoop ice cream for a summer soiree
Sweet Piper Jane asked for an Ice Cream Party as her ‘all-the-way-potty-trained’ prize (a girl after her mama’s own heart, both in her love of ice cream and her love of parties), and I was more than...
View Articleall fruit cherry peach blueberry popsicle recipe
Making popsicles is one of our all time favorite summer activities! I ordered some fun popsicle molds on Amazon and have been trying every fruit combination we can get our hands on. This...
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