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# A Homemade Living

A girl, a whisk and a pair of scissors!

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- [Spiced Applesauce Muffins](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/07/spiced-applesauce-muffins/) - Hello Everyone! I hope you're all having a great summer! Sorry it's been quiet around here for the past couple of weeks, life has been busy to say the least! It's been a crazy hectic summer this year, between traveling, new jobs, looking for and getting ready to move into a new house... all exciting
- [Elegant DIY Flower Arrangement](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2017/01/elegant-diy-flower-arrangement/) - Hey Everyone, I hope you've all had a good week! The sun finally came back out this week after what feels like a lifetime, and it's crazy what a difference it instantly makes in your day. Of course it's gone again now, but the sunny skies were nice while they lasted! They remind me how
- [Entryway Makeover](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2020/03/entryway-makeover/) - This entryway makeover is proof that there's no faster or easier way to update and brighten a space than with a can of paint and a paint brush!
- [Healthy Berry Smoothie Recipe & Tips for Staying Healthy in the Winter & Spring Months](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/03/healthy-berry-smoothie-recipe-tips-for-staying-healthy-in-the-winter-spring-months/) - I'm excited to share with you a post today that's all about staying confident even when you're battling a cold sore. If you suffer from cold sores like I do, you know it isn't easy to feel confident when you get one. Some people reach for these new kinds of treatments like Luminance RED, but
- [Christmas Wreath with dried oranges](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2020/12/christmas-wreath-with-dried-oranges/) - Isn't a festive wreath on your front door the best "Welcome home"? Not that we leave the house that often these days, but it always makes me happy to come home and be greeted by this sight. I wanted to create a really classic look for my wreath this year, and this is what I came up with.... fresh greenery, pine cones, dried orange slices and thin, copper colored velvet ribbon.
- [How to make a homemade gingerbread house from scratch](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2020/12/how-to-make-a-homemade-gingerbread-house-from-scratch/) - How to make a homemade gingerbread house from scratch!
- [Lemon, Rosemary & Vanilla Simmer Pot](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/12/lemon-rosemary-vanilla-simmer-pot/) - Hi Everyone! I hope that your December has been off to a great start so far; it's hard to believe that Christmas is less than three weeks away now! I wish this time of year wouldn't always fly by so quickly. If you want to cozy up your home during the holiday season, or just
- [Gingerbread House 2016](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2016/12/gingerbread-house-2016/) - Hey Everyone! I hope you are all having a great December and holiday season so far; it's hard to believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away now! So little time, still so much to do... I don't know about you, but I feel like time just goes faster and faster every year! I wanted
- [Framed Family Recipes](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/09/framed-family-recipes/) - Hi Everyone! I wanted to share this simple and easy idea for framed family recipes with you today! A couple of weeks ago, we moved into a new house and even though there are still a couple of boxes to be unpacked, furniture to be bought and things to be fixed, it is slowly turning
- [Sour Cream Pancakes with Blueberries](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/07/sour-cream-pancakes-with-blueberries/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you've all had a great weekend and are having a good Monday so far! I've finally recovered from our amazing trip to Ecuador (read about it HERE and HERE!) and have my voice back again! I lost my voice towards the end of the trip and just couldn't seem to get
- [Daisy Sugar Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/03/daisy-sugar-cookies/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you are all having a great weekend! I wanted to share my Daisy Sugar Cookies with you today, that I made to celebrate the arrival of spring! I love daisies, and every time I see them, I think of the movie, You've Got Mail, and the part where Kathleen says, "I love daisies. They're so
- [Mitten Sugar Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2017/01/mitten-sugar-cookies/) - Hey Everyone! I hope that 2017 has been off to a good start for you! I love the start of a new year. As much as I love the whole holiday season and all the baking, decorating and fun that comes with it, as soon as Christmas is over, I am so ready to take
- [Cherry and Mixed Berry Sweet Rolls](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/05/cherry-and-mixed-berry-sweet-rolls/) - Hello, sweet friends! Happy Weekend! If you've been reading my blog for a while, you will know that I love baking sweet rolls! I have made them with so many different fillings (scroll down for all my recipes!) and this recipe for cherry and mixed berry sweet rolls is one of my favorites! The tart
- [Nutella Swirled Banana Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/03/nutella-swirled-banana-bread/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you had a good weekend and are ready for the last couple of days of winter before spring officially begins in just five days! But before the week begins, I have a banana bread recipe to share with you. And it's not just any banana bread recipe, it's a Nutella Swirled
- [Fall Front Porch](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2016/10/fall-front-porch/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you've all had a great weekend! It's hard to believe that November is almost here, especially given the fact that it's been so unseasonably warm this fall. We spent the majority of September painting the exterior of our house, and now that it's all finally done, it's been so fun adding
- [Carrot Cake Roll](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2020/04/carrot-cake-roll/) - Filled with carrots and spices and rolled up with a layer of sweet, tangy cream cheese, this carrot cake roll is like the pumpkin roll's spring cousin!
- [Lemon Curd Linzer Cookie Eggs](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2020/04/lemon-curd-linzer-cookie-eggs/) - These lemon curd Linzer cookies are the perfect spring cookie - the fresh lemon flavor paired with the sweet cookie is perfection!
- [Pumpkin Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2020/09/pumpkin-bread/) - If you're looking for a pumpkin recipe to try out this season, this Pumpkin Bread has been one of my go to's for a couple years now, and I hope you love it as much as I do; it's sweet with a hint of warming spices, and with a cup of hot apple cider, it screams fall!
- [Gingerbread Christmas Ornaments](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/12/gingerbread-christmas-ornaments/) - Hey Everybody! For the past couple of Christmases, I've always shared my traditional Czech gingerbread cookies with you, and today I'm here to share this year's! Gingerbread cookies are one of my favorite Christmas traditions, but I don't actually like to eat them... I make them purely for decorating purposes! I usually arrange them in
- [Felt Gingerbread Man Ornaments & Gift Tags](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/12/felt-gingerbread-man-ornaments-gift-tags/) - Hey Everyone! I hope you've been having a wonderful December so far, and have enjoyed the beginnings of the Christmas season! For the first time ever, I am actually almost done with my Christmas shopping; there are still a couple little things I need to pick up, but all the major things are done and bought.
- [Gingerbread Cookie Tree](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/12/gingerbread-cookie-tree/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you've all been having a great December so far! It's a little strange to be sitting in my living room with all the windows wide open because it's so warm outside, and it's the beginning of December! But the crazy weather is supposed to catch up with the season this weekend
- [Christmas Gift Guide for Bakers](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/11/christmas-gift-guide-for-bakers/) - Hey Everyone! Judging by my trip to the mall yesterday, it seems like lots of people have already started their Christmas shopping, so I thought it would be fun to share this gift guide with you today! Because I love to bake, I thought I would put together a Christmas gift guide for bakers to give
- [Almond Apple Cake](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2019/06/almond-apple-cake/) - Hey everyone! So it has been a little while (almost two years, to be exact!) since I last posted, so let me catch you up a little bit on what's been happening around here... let's see. We left Maryland after five years of living there, moved to the metro NYC area (northern New Jersey), sold
- [Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2020/04/naturally-dyed-easter-eggs/) - With Easter just a couple of days away, here is how you can make beautiful naturally dyed Easter eggs using ingredients you may already have in your kitchen!
- [Blueberry Crumb Bars](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/06/blueberry-crumb-bars/) - Hi, Everyone! I'm sharing one of my favorite summer recipes with you today! These Blueberry Crumb Bars are one of my favorite things to bake in the summertime! The sweet, buttery, almost shortbread-like crust covered with a thick layer or tart, gooey blueberries and sprinkled with more sweet, delicious clusters of dough makes these seriously addictive!
- [No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2020/03/no-knead-cranberry-walnut-bread/) - This No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread is so simple & easy to make and chances are you already have all the ingredients in your pantry!
- [The NY Times No-Knead Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/02/the-ny-times-no-knead-bread/) - Hi Everybody! I have been looking for the perfect bread recipe over the past couple of months, trying out different versions and baking techniques to find the best one. There have been several disasters along the way, as well as some successes (one of my favorites being THIS Easy Homemade Artisan Bread), with this bread
- [Strawberry Bread with Greek Yogurt](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/05/strawberry-bread-with-greek-yogurt/) - Hey Everyone! Happy May! How did this happen?! Sometimes it feels like the days and weeks just drag on, and other times, it feels like life is speeding ahead at a thousand miles an hour. It definitely feels like the latter is happening around here these days, and I can't believe that the summer is
- [Beef Stew with Roasted Garlic](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/09/beef-stew-with-roasted-garlic/) - Hi Everybody! Happy September! Although this crazy heat and humidity sure doesn't feel like September fall is on it's way, I'm hoping I wake up to a cool and crisp morning one of these days... because I'm so ready for it! As you may be able to tell by another fall themed recipe! I know
- [Cranberry Orange Scones & Memories of Vermont](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2016/10/cranberry-orange-scones-memories-of-vermont/) - Hello, Friends! It has been a while. A little over a year, actually, since I've stopped by here and shared a little bit of my world with you! It has been a busy year, to say the least, but I've missed blogging and thought it was about time I got back into it. I have
- [Valentine's Day Watercolor Heart Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2017/02/valentines-day-watercolor-heart-cookies/) - Hey Everyone! It's a beautiful sunny Saturday morning here, I can hear birds chirping outside the kitchen window and it feels like spring has started it's long journey towards us! I hope that February has been off to a good start for you... it's been a busy week here, but I wanted to stop by and
- [Heart Shaped Pancakes](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2017/02/heart-shaped-pancakes/) - Hi Everyone! If you're a breakfast lover, I have a cute Valentine's Day breakfast idea for you! It's funny how something as simple as changing up the shape of pancakes will make them a little extra special, like these mini heart shaped Valentine's Day pancakes! There may be other gifts that come about later in
- [Cupcakes with Fresh Strawberry Frosting](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2017/07/cupcakes-with-fresh-strawberry-frosting/) - Hey Everyone! I hope you've all been having a good summer! It's been a good one here so far, one with the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen! I love summer sunsets, when the sky turns candy colored shades of pink and fiery reds and golds all within minutes, until the sun suddenly disappears like
- [Carrot Cake Cupcakes](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/04/carrot-cake-cupcakes/) - Hi Everyone! I wanted to quickly stop by and wish you a happy Easter! I hope you've all had a wonderful weekend celebrating with friends and family, eating some delicious food and hopefully enjoying some spring weather! We went out for a walk today (to walk off all that Easter ham! And the chocolate. And
- [Valentine's Day Paper Garlands](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/02/three-valentines-day-paper-garlands/) - Good Morning, Everyone! Since February is here and Valentine's Day is just a couple of days away, I thought I would share three different Valentine's paper decoration ideas with you today. One of my favorite things about Valentine's Day is all the pink and all the hearts everywhere, and these three different paper garlands include
- [Linzer Heart Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/12/linzer-heart-cookies/) - Hi Everyone! I can't believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away now! How fast is this month flying by?! This time of year is my favorite time for baking, and as I take out my favorite family holiday recipes, unpack the box of Christmas cookie cutters that my grandmother used to use and
- [Snowy Tree Sugar Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/11/snowy-tree-sugar-cookies/) - Good Morning, Everybody! So since we are supposed to get our first snow of the season sometime this week (it may even be today! And even if it's just a dusting, it still counts!), I thought it would be appropriate to share these Snowy Tree Sugar Cookies with you today! I used my favorite sugar cookie
- [Simple Iced Gingerbread Man Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/12/simple-iced-gingerbread-man-cookies/) - Hi Everybody! Happy December and happy first Sunday of Advent! It is terribly cold here and it feels like winter has arrived, now all we need is some snow! I'm so excited to start decorating our home for Christmas; our tree is all set up and waiting to be decorated, the Christmas movies are out
- [DIY Lace Giftwrap Bows](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/11/diy-lace-giftwrap-bows/) - Hi Everyone! Happy November! I hope you all had a good weekend. It feels like everything went from fall to winter here pretty much overnight this weekend; we went from sunny fall weather to freezing in a thick sweatshirt on Halloween, and from stores displaying all things fall to turning into Santa's workshop! I guess the
- [Monogram Gift Tags](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/11/monogram-gift-tags/) - Hey Everyone! I have another fun DIY giftwrap idea to share with you today! With Christmas less than two months away (50 days to be precise. Yes, I'm counting!), it's never too early to get started on some holiday crafting! Wrapping gifts has actually always been one of my favorite things about Christmas; my mom
- [Gingerbread House 2014](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/12/gingerbread-house-2014/) - Hi Everyone! It's another cold, gray day here, but it was so pretty earlier today as it started to snow and everything was covered in a delicate layer of sparkly white snow! I'm so excited to share this year's Gingerbread House with you today. This is only the third gingerbread house I've ever made, but making one has
- [DIY Advent Calendar](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/11/diy-advent-calendar/) - Hi Everyone! I hope that those of you that celebrate Thanksgiving had a great one, and that you are all having a good weekend so far! We had a wonderful Thanksgiving in New Jersey, which started off with the first snowfall of the season on Wednesday afternoon. The snow didn't stick, but it was so
- [Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/09/pumpkin-spice-whoopie-pies-with-cream-cheese-filling/) - Hi Everyone! So I know that this is the second Pumpkin Spice flavored recipe I'm sharing with you this week, but these whoopie pies were just too good to not tell you about! And it's the beginning of September, which means that fall is on its way, which is a good enough excuse for me! If
- [Classic Apple Strudel](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/09/classic-apple-strudel/) - Hi Everybody! I'm so excited to share this Apple Strudel recipe with you today, not only because it's one of my very favorite desserts, but also because it's one of those recipes that has taken me a while (and by while I mean a couple of years!) to master. This is a classic apple strudel
- [Mini Apple Turnovers](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/09/mini-apple-turnovers/) - Hi Everyone! Even though we are still experiencing a nasty heat wave with hot and humid weather here in Maryland, I'm determined to ignore it and continue on with my fall-inspired baking, hoping that fall will get the message and arrive already! Pastries are one of my absolute favorite things, whether they are fruit filled
- [Plaid Sugar Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/10/plaid-sugar-cookies/) - Hi Everybody! I don't know about you, but I've been loving this fall so far! Taking walks outside and enjoying the beautiful, colorful nature, baking some of my favorite fall treats, drinking hot apple cider and finally wearing all those sweaters and cardigans that I've been waiting to wear again! One of my fall favorites is plaid;
- [Pumpkin Candle Holder Tutorial](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/10/pumpkin-candle-holder-tutorial/) - Hi Everyone! I can't believe we are almost halfway through October already! This fall is flying by so fast! It's been a wonderful one so far, I'm always so happy when this time of year finally comes around again. I wanted to share a fun fall-inspired idea with you today! I made these Pumpkin Candle
- [Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/10/cinnamon-sugar-donut-muffins/) - Hi Everyone! Happy Weekend! I have a delicious recipe to share with you to start this weekend off! I almost feel a little guilty sharing these donut muffins with you because of their butter and sugar content, but they are so ridiculously good that I couldn't not share them! If you are looking for a healthy,
- [Oatmeal Cookie Sandwiches with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Filling](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/01/oatmeal-cookie-sandwiches-with-cinnamon-cream-cheese-filling/) - Hi Everyone! Happy Friday! I have a great little sweet treat to share with you to start the weekend off! If you are not a big oatmeal cookie fan, these little sandwiches may just turn you into one! Because what's not to love about this sweet, cinnamon flavored cream cheese goodness (that I could seriously just
- [Fall Salad with Roasted Acorn Squash](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/09/fall-salad-with-roasted-acorn-squash/) - Hey Everybody! I've been on a serious salad kick lately, hence another fall salad to share with you today! While fall is all about comfort food, sometimes it's nice to lighten things up a little bit, and this salad is a great way to get some fall flavor, just in a healthier form! It's filled
- [Cinnamon Monkey Bread Muffins](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/09/cinnamon-monkey-bread-muffins/) - Hello Everyone! I almost don't want to say it because I don't want to speak too soon, but I think fall may have arrived! I wore a sweater for the first time in months this weekend, we had the windows wide open and actually got cold at night, and it rained most of the day
- [PUMPKIN ICE-CREAM SANDWICHES](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/10/pumpkin-ice-cream-sandwiches/) - Hello Everyone! I hope you are all enjoying your weekend so far! This fall is flying by so fast, I can't believe that November is only a week away now! It's a beautiful fall day here today, and I wanted to share a fun little fall-inspired sweet treat with you! It involves two of my favorite
- [Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/06/cinnamon-swirl-quick-bread/) - Hey Everyone! Happy Weekend! Even though the summer doesn't officially begin until tomorrow, summer weather is definitely already here, complete with all the heat, humidity and thunderstorms! It has been so hot and sticky all week, it's almost making me miss the polar vortex this past winter! I wanted to stop by and share this
- [FALL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/10/fall-flower-arrangement/) - Hi Everyone! With the holiday season quickly approaching, I wanted to show you this quick and easy fall flower arrangement for some inspiration for decorating with fresh flowers! If you want to learn more about the art of flower arrangement, you could consider trying out this range of flower arranging courses in Cheshire to improve
- [Creamy Potato Soup](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/10/creamy-potato-soup/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you are having a good weekend and are enjoying the fall weather! So far, October has been exactly as it should be; filled with cool and crisp days, perfectly blue skies, long walks, warm sweaters, cozy dinners and apple pies! (And sinus pressure mixed with allergies, but lets try to forget
- [Kale Salad with Quinoa, Pomegranate Seeds & Roasted Butternut Squash](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/10/kale-salad-with-quinoa-pomegranate-seeds-roasted-butternut-squash/) - Hi Everyone! So, since I've made this salad three times in the past couple of days now, I thought it was about time to share it with you all! If you've been following my blog for the past couple of weeks, you may know that I've been on a serious salad kick this fall (don't
- [Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/11/toasted-marshmallow-hot-chocolate/) - Hey Everybody! Who said toasted marshmallows are only for the summer! They are just as good in a big cup of hot chocolate in the winter as they are oozing out of s'mores by a bonfire in the summer! And the best part is, you can let your oven do all the work and have
- [Rose & Hydrangea Teapot Arrangement](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/01/rose-hydrangea-teapot-arrangement/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend, and that 2015 has been good to you so far! I don't know about you, but this time of year is probably my least favorite of all; when winter starts feeling bitter cold and never-ending, and spring seems to be nowhere in sight. But as with most
- [Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Fruit, Nuts & Seeds](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/03/quinoa-breakfast-bowl-with-fruit-nuts-seeds/) - Hey Everyone! Are you a big breakfast eater? I never really used to eat breakfast growing up, other than the occasional morning stop at the bakery with my dad on my way to school, but things have definitely changed since then, and I love a good breakfast now! My morning always starts off with a big cup
- [Pumpkins, Pumpkins and More Pumpkins!](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/10/pumpkins-pumpkins-and-more-pumpkins/) - Good morning, Everyone! Happy Weekend! I hope you all have a fun and relaxing weekend ahead! It's a cold and rainy one here, and after the seemingly endless months of summer heat, I couldn't be happier to put my jacket on, pull my umbrella out and step out into the fall weather! Although, I'm sure
- [Monogrammed Pumpkin Fall Table Setting](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/10/monogrammed-pumpkin-fall-table-setting/) - Hi Everyone! I have another fun fall-inspired craft and fall table setting to share with you today! I love the elegant and personal touch that monograms add to things, and thought they would look great on little white pumpkins to use instead of place cards, whether for a casual fall dinner or a fancy Thanksgiving
- [Pumpkin Sugar Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/10/pumpkin-sugar-cookies/) - Hi Everyone! So, inspired by our recent trip to an Amish pumpkin farm (read about it HERE), I decided to make some Pumpkin Sugar Cookies this weekend, and I wanted to share them with you today! I love decorating cookies, I'm definitely not a professional by any means, it's just something fun that I love to
- [Pumpkin Flower Centerpiece Tutorial](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/10/pumpkin-flower-centerpiece-tutorial/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you are all having a great weekend and enjoying the last couple of days of October! It's been a beautiful fall weekend here so far, with clear, sunny blue skies and crisp, chilly air, making it feel like it won't be too long before winter comes around again... but I'd rather
- [Repurposed Tea Tin Flower Vases](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/09/repurposed-tea-tin-flower-vases/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you are all having a good weekend so far! My countdown until the official start of fall continues... only a week left! Today is the first cool day in a long time, and I actually found myself feeling cold for the first time in months! I almost forgot what that feeling
- [Summery S'mores Treats](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/05/summery-smores-treats/) - Hi, Everyone! Happy Monday! I hope you've all had a great weekend and are ready for another week! We had a great weekend celebrating my husband's birthday, which involved a delicious dinner at an Indian restaurant, his favorite cherry chocolate cake, and some present opening too, of course! I've been loving the beautiful warm weather
- [Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/06/rhubarb-raspberry-crisp/) - Hi, Everybody! I hope you are all having a good week and enjoying some June sunshine! One of my favorite things about this time of year is all the seasonal fruit that fills the grocery stores and farmer's markets. I love that sweet, delicious smell of fresh peaches and strawberries, and the beautifully vibrant colors of
- [Carnation Flower Arrangement](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/09/simple-carnation-flower-arrangement/) - Hey Everyone! I love having fresh flowers around the house, because they are such a simple and easy way to brighten up a room! You don't necessarily need big, lavish flower arrangements to do this, you can use simple and inexpensive grocery store flowers to create pretty arrangements that will instantly add color and life
- [Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/04/banana-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/) - Hi Everyone! A miserable, rainy day like today definitely calls for a sweet treat, don't you think? Instead of making my favorite Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt (or this Nutella Swirled Banana Bread!) with the very ripe bananas that were sitting on the kitchen counter, I made something a little more special (but just
- [2015 National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington DC](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/04/2015-national-cherry-blossom-festival-washington-dc/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! I wanted to show you a little bit of ours with a couple of pictures from this year's National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC! This is one of my favorite times of the year in this area because of all the trees that turn the
- [Creamy Mushroom & Parmesan Quinoa](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/04/creamy-mushroom-parmesan-quinoa/) - Hi Everyone! I have a super quick & easy quinoa side dish to share with you today that you can easily whip up in about twenty to thirty minutes! This Creamy Mushroom & Parmesan Quinoa is, as the name suggests, so creamy thanks to all the cheese, and really hearty and satisfying, yet still pretty
- [April Favorites](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/04/april-favorites/) - Hi Everyone! Can you believe that tomorrow is May 1st?! This has been one of the craziest, busiest and most stressful months in a while around here, but it's also been a very exciting one, filled with lots of fun things and new adventures! I feel like whenever this time of year comes around, it
- [2014 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/04/2014-cherry-blossom-festival-in-washington-dc/) - Hi Everyone! Happy Weekend! We've had the most beautiful couple of days here this weekend, and since the cherry blossoms are at their peak right now, we decided to go down for a walk along the Tidal Basin. The National Cherry Blossom Festival (read about it HERE!) happens every year here in Washington DC and
- [Fabric Covered Hangers](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/03/fabric-covered-hangers/) - Hi, Everyone! Happy first day of March! Since March is National Craft Month, I'm starting the month off with a sewing project here on Shopgirl! These Fabric Covered Hangers are very simple to make and are a great sewing project for anyone who is a beginner. Plus, they will look cute in your closet! What's fun
- [Three Ingredient Pecan Turtles](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/02/three-ingredient-pecan-turtles/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you are all having a good week, and are staying warm! As we wait for yet another snow storm to come our way this week, I have the easiest (and one of the tastiest, at least in my opinion!) treats to share with you today! I can hardly think of a
- [March Favorites](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/03/march-favorites/) - Hey Everybody! I can't believe how fast another month flew by, and that we are a quarter of the way through 2015 already! March is one of my favorite months, not just because it's my birthday month, but because it's the beginning of spring (or it should be, anyway!) when the world begins to wake
- [Favorite Cookie Recipe Collection](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/04/favorite-cookie-recipe-collection/) - Hi Everyone! I wanted to share some of my favorite cookie recipes with you today! Because really, is there anything better than a good cookie?! This is a collection of a couple of my favorites. It includes cookie sandwiches (because why would you only have one cookie if you can have two! Stuffed with sweet
- [Simple Spring & Easter Pansy Centerpiece](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/03/simple-spring-easter-pansy-centerpiece/) - A simple, quick & easy way to create a pansy centerpiece that's perfect for any spring or Easter table!
- [Easter Egg Place Setting](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/03/easter-egg-place-setting/) - Hi Everyone! Can you believe that Easter is less than two weeks away now? With as cold as it is outside, it feels more like Christmas is coming rather than Easter! I wanted to stop by and share a cute little DIY Easter table place setting idea with you today. Whether you are hosting a big Easter
- [Bunny Ear Easter Gift Bags](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/04/bunny-ear-easter-gift-bags/) - Hi Everyone! Happy April! I hope you survived the day without any crazy pranks being played on you! Are you ready for Easter this weekend? If you're still busy making your shopping list, finding the perfect ham recipe, decorating your home or putting together Easter baskets, I have a really easy idea for cute little Easter gift bags
- [Banana Nutella Crepes](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/03/banana-nutella-crepes/) - Hi Everyone! I have the most delicious yet easy dessert idea to share with you today! The other day, I got such a craving for some crepes and so last night, I decided to make a batch. Because what's better than a sweet, indulgent dessert on a cold, snowy day. Crepes are one of my favorite desserts,
- [Linzer Cookie Stars](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/12/linzer-cookie-stars/) - Hi Everyone! Happy December 1st! Now the countdown till Christmas is really on! Our tree is up, all the decorations are out, the traditional gingerbread ornaments have been baked and iced and the Christmas shopping has started! I'm so excited that the Christmas season is finally here; dark early mornings and late evenings are so
- [Homemade Maple Almond Granola](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/02/homemade-maple-almond-granola/) - Hi Everyone! As the freezing temperatures outside continue, I'm on my fourth cup of tea, just trying to stay warm and thaw my hands out after coming in from the cold. I always seem to forget just how cold winter gets. As much as I like the snow, I'm impatiently counting down until the first
- [Vanocka - Traditional Czech Sweet Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/02/vanocka-traditional-czech-sweet-bread/) - Hello Everyone! I'm so excited to share one of my favorite family recipes with you today, for a Czech sweet bread called Vanocka. Sometimes, especially on the weekends, I really crave a sweet, indulgent breakfast, and this is one of my favorites. A vanocka is a rich, buttery braid filled with raisins and almonds, that's
- [Baked Banana Walnut Oatmeal](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/03/baked-banana-walnut-oatmeal/) - Hi Everyone! Happy Monday and happy March! Even though the month started off snowy and icy this weekend, the official beginning of spring is less than three weeks away now! Hopefully the weather catches up with that soon! I wanted to stop by and share a super quick and easy breakfast recipe with you today.
- [Homemade Burrito Bowls](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/03/homemade-burrito-bowls/) - Hi Everyone! So we have gone from dead of winter to pretty much summer temperatures (well, at least compared to the past couple of months!) within a matter of days! The weather is most definitely very confused, which is just fine with me, because I'll happily trade in my winter jacket for a sweatshirt! Yesterday
- [No-Knead Oatmeal Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/02/no-knead-oatmeal-bread/) - Hi Everybody! If you've been reading my blog for a while, you will know how much I love to bake bread! I love baking all different kinds of breads, but the no-knead recipe is one of my all-time favorites. I've made a couple different flavor versions of it, and have another one to share with you today!
- [Pictures from a Winter Wonderland](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/03/pictures-from-a-winter-wonderland/) - Hello from a snowy winter wonderland, dear friends! I wanted to stop by and share a couple of pictures from our walk through the snow covered nature trails near our home today. The forecast last night called for 4 - 8 inches of snow today, but all we woke up to this morning was rain.
- [The Perfect Crepes](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/08/the-perfect-crepes/) - Hi Everyone! When it comes to crepes, I have never had much success; they were either super thick and drenched in oil, or thin, ripped up and burned. My mom on the other hand, is a pro at making crepes! Her crepes always turn out perfectly and she always has two or three pans of
- [February Favorites](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/02/february-favorites/) - Hi Everyone! So the month started off with snow, and it looks like it's going to end with snow. It's been beyond cold on most days, and I am so ready for spring at this point. I'm ready to exchange the winter boots for cute flats, my winter jacket for a trench coat and all
- [Nutella Hot Chocolate](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/01/nutella-hot-chocolate/) - Hi Everybody! I hope you all had a good weekend and are ready for another week! After a beautiful warm and sunny day, the weather forecast is calling for snow again tonight, so I may just have to make some more of this hot chocolate that I'm sharing with you today! This is hardly a recipe,
- [Colorful Kale Salad with Almonds & Pomegranate](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/01/colorful-kale-salad/) - Happy New Year, Everyone! I hope you all had a great Christmas and a wonderful holiday season! As always, it flew by too quickly... and now the task of taking down the tree and putting away all the decorations is waiting for me. As sad as that makes me, I'm ready for this new year,
- [Chocolate Covered Strawberries](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/02/chocolate-covered-strawberries/) - Hello Friends! I don't know if there's a dessert that screams Valentine's Day more than chocolate covered strawberries do! They couldn't be easier to make or more delicious to eat, and would make the perfect little edible gift this Valentine's Day, since it's less than a week away now! YOU WILL NEED Strawberries Melted chocolate
- [Grocery Store Flower Arrangement](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/10/how-to-create-a-flower-arrangement-using-grocery-store-flowers/) - Hello Everyone! I have a fun little flower arrangement to share with you today, as well as a couple tips & tricks for how to create a pretty arrangement using grocery store flowers! If you are looking to give flowers as a gift then you may want to seek further inspiration. Checking out some house
- [January Favorites](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/01/january-favorites/) - Hey Everyone! Happy Weekend! I wanted to stop by and share some of my favorite things from the past month with you today. I love the fresh start that the new year brings with it. Sometimes our minds and our bodies need to hit that refresh button and start over with a clean slate. Many
- [Quinoa Three Ways: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Ideas](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/01/quinoa-three-ways-breakfast-lunch-dinner-ideas/) - Hi Everyone! Happy Weekend! It's a new year so you know what that means -- New Year Resolutions! I've made mine already, I'm wanting to get started on writing a book because it's been something I've put off for a long time - I'm determind to get it done this year, even if I have
- [SQUIRREL SUGAR COOKIES](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/10/squirrel-sugar-cookies/) - Hey Everyone! I hope you're having a good weekend! I wanted to stop by and share a cute and super simple sugar cookie idea with you today! I feel like this is the best time of year for all kinds of cookie baking... you can package them nicely and give away as little gifts, make
- [No-Knead Pesto Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/06/no-knead-pesto-bread/) - Hey Everyone! If you've been reading my blog for a while, you will know how much I love to bake bread! Because what's better than homemade bread?! Not much. This bread is infused with the most delicious flavors and scents thanks to the pesto and the Parmesan cheese, and smells so incredibly good as it's
- [DIY 2015 Memory Jar](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/01/diy-2015-memory-jar/) - Hi Everyone! Welcome to A Homemade Living! I'm so excited to finally let you see my new site that I've been working on for the past couple of weeks! You can still find all my old posts with my recipes, crafts and tutorials on here, and I'm looking forward to sharing lots of new ideas
- [Raspberry Swirl Rolls](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/09/raspberry-swirl-rolls/) - Hi, Everyone! I'm so excited that "baking season" (fall) is finally here! I love to bake and have a whole list of new recipes I want to try out this fall! I made the first recipe on my list this week, and wanted to share it with you today, because it was SO delicious! I
- [Hot Chocolate Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/02/hot-chocolate-cookies/) - Hi Everyone! I just wanted to stop by and wish you all a great weekend, and share a cookie recipe with you! I shared these Hot Chocolate Cookies here a long time ago, but they are still one of my favorite cookies and I thought they deserved a re-share! They are soft and chewy, and
- [Strawberry Layer Cake](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/02/strawberry-layer-cake/) - Hi Everyone! Happy Weekend! I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day and are having a good weekend so far! It was a cold and snowy Valentine's Day for us here in Maryland, so we decided to stay in, and my husband made the most delicious crab stuffed lobster for dinner. It was amazing!
- [DIY GLITTERED PICTURE MATS](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/10/diy-glittered-picture-mats/) - Hey Everyone! I have a super easy craft idea to share with you that would be a fun way to add some touches of sparkle around the house for the holiday season... or any other time of year! I am a little bit of a picture frame hoarder... because you can never have enough cute
- [Nutella Swirl Rolls](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/07/nutella-swirl-rolls/) - Hi, Everyone! So, the other night I had a craving for something really good... not just good, but REALLY good. I'm sure you know those cravings. For some (annoying) reason I always start thinking about all the good things I want to eat around midnight, right before I'm supposed to be going to bed and
- [Grilled Nutella, Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/01/grilled-nutella-peanut-butter-and-banana-sandwich/) - Hi Everybody! So the world outside our windows has turned into a winter wonderland... again! This has been one of the coldest, snowiest winters I can remember! And being snowed in definitely calls for some indulgent comfort food, preferably sweet comfort food (at least for me!) which is exactly what I'm sharing with you today! This
- [Venison Stew](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/01/venison-stew/) - Hi Everyone! Can you believe that we are halfway through January already?! I better get started on those new year's resolutions one of these days! But first, I have a special recipe to share with you all. I had never eaten venison, never mind cooked it, until I married my husband, who is a hunter. All
- [2014 Favorites](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/12/2014-favorites-recipes-projects-ideas/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a great Christmas! Today I wanted to share some of my favorite things from this past year with you. One of my favorite things about writing this blog, is that it's sort of like a journal that I keep and share with you all. Setting up my own
- [Grilled Brie, Spinach & Strawberry Sandwich](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2015/01/grilled-brie-spinach-strawberry-sandwich-2/) - Hello Everyone! How has your week been? Snow-covered? I hope you all had a good one, and that you have some fun plans for the weekend! I can't believe the first month of 2015 is almost over... how fast did that fly by! It's been a good year so far, and my 2015 Memory Jar
- [My Favorite Cookbooks](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/11/my-favorite-cookbooks/) - Hi Everyone! I wanted to do something a little different, and share some of my favorite cookbooks with you today! I love cookbooks. In fact, every time I go to a bookstore, the cookbook isle is the first one I go to. And I don't think there's been a single Christmas or birthday in the
- [Christmas Cookie Packaging Tips & Ideas](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/11/christmas-cookie-packaging-tips-ideas/) - Hello Everyone! I hope you all had a good weekend! This new week has started off cold, gray and rainy here, and I am sort of secretly hoping that it turns into snow soon! And since the holiday baking season is quickly approaching, I wanted to share a couple tips and ideas for cookie packaging
- [Burlap Gift Bags](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/11/burlap-gift-bags/) - Hi Everybody! I have another super simple and easy giftwrap idea to share with you today! I made these burlap treat bags last fall, and this is a Christmas version! The burlap bags themselves are so easy to make and don't require any sewing at all (I love hot glue! It makes life so much
- [Merry & Bright Gift Tags](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/12/merry-bright-gift-tags/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a good weekend! The Christmas countdown is really on now, with less than two weeks to go! gift tags are so quick to make and are easily customizable. Here's what you'll need and how you can make them... . MERRY & BRIGHT GIFT TAGS . YOU WILL NEED
- [Clementine & Holly Christmas Centerpiece](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/12/clementine-holly-christmas-centerpiece/) - Hi Everyone! Are you still baking? Or wrapping presents? Or maybe still shopping? If you're not quite done with your Christmas decorating yet and are looking for a super quick, easy and festive centerpiece for your Christmas table or buffet, I have an idea to share with you that couldn't be simpler! All you need
- [Silk Ruffle Wreath Tutorial](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/02/silk-ruffle-wreath-tutorial/) - I love anything with ruffles. Clothes, table linens, pillows, bedding... anything! They create dimension, add texture and an illusion of movement, and just make everything prettier, I think! I've seen and admired so many beautiful fabric ruffle wreaths, and finally made my own! I looked at how other people made them, and adapted the technique
- [Lentil Vegetable Soup - The Perfect Dinner for a Cold Winter's Night](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/01/lentil-vegetable-soup-the-perfect-dinner-for-a-cold-winters-night/) - Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of hearty warm soup on a cold windy day? I could eat soup every day, especially during the winter months. Although smooth and creamy soups are my favorite, I absolutely love this soup. It is comforting, filling and full of vegetables, and tastes great fresh off the
- [Valentine's Day Love Tree](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/01/valentines-day-love-tree/) - I hope that you are all having a great week, can you believe that January is almost over?! It really doesn't feel like January here in New Jersey, last weekend we had snow and today I only wore a light sweater because it was so warm outside - I can't keep up with this weather!
- [Mocha Swirl Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/01/mocha-swirl-cookies/) - I am not a coffee drinker, in fact, I don't think I've ever drank a full cup of coffee. I just don't like the taste of it. I love coffee flavored desserts though, and really like these Mocha Swirl Cookies that I'm sharing with you today! I love how pretty these cookies look, with their
- [Mini Pain au Raisin Pastries](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/02/mini-pain-au-raisin-pastries/) - I love big breakfasts on lazy Saturdays, when you have nothing to do and nowhere to hurry to, and you can make a special breakfast to enjoy. One of my favorite parts of this big breakfast are the fresh(ly bought) pastries. I LOVE good pastries... Croissants, Pain au Chocolat, Pain au Raisin... and I finally
- [Cozy Comfort Food: Cauliflower and Leek Gratin](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/03/cozy-comfort-food-cauliflower-and-leek-gratin/) - After a long day, what I really crave is some soothing comfort food. Something warm and familiar, that brings back happy memories. And that's exactly what this Cauliflower and Leek Gratin is - it's a comforting and satisfying side dish, and it's so quick and easy to make! There seems to be this idea that
- [Pink and Gray Bow Pillows](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/03/pink-and-gray-bow-pillows/) - Hi, Everybody! I hope that you have all had a great week and have some fun plans for the weekend! Today I wanted to show you some Bow Pillows that I recently made for a customer. She requested gray pillows with pink bows, a color combination that I love! Here are some pictures of the
- [Little Molten Coffee-Chocolate Cakes](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/03/little-molten-coffee-chocolate-cakes/) - Hi, Everybody! I hope that you are all having a great week and have had a good start to the month of March! Although, it felt more like May here today, with the beautiful sunshine and high temperatures! I love March, it's one of my favorite times of the year because after months of dark
- [Cute as a Button](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2011/03/cute-as-a-button/) - Happy first day of spring, everyone! I always get so excited when I see the first daffodils of the year, it's my sign that spring really is right around the corner, and after this long winter, that's pretty good news! What's most refreshing about spring to me, is that after months of gray skies the
- [Hello Blog World!](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2011/03/hello-blog-world/) - Welcome to my blog! I've been thinking about starting a blog for the longest time, and after reading so many beautiful and inspiring blogs out there, and my friends telling me to start my own, I finally have and here it is! I hear from a friend that I should consider a free SSL which
- [Easter Ruffle Wreath](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/03/easter-ruffle-wreath/) - Hi, Everybody! I hope that you all had a great weekend and that the weather is just as beautiful where you are as it's been here in New Jersey! It feels more like the beginning of summer, not spring here! I'm loving it! I realized that Easter is just three short weeks away... time to
- [Italian Easter Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/04/italian-easter-bread/) - Happy Easter, Everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend celebrating Easter with your friends and family, eating some good food, remembering old family traditions and maybe starting some new ones! I wanted to share this Italian Easter Bread that I made today with you! It's one of my husband's family traditions, and so
- [Handmade Paper Bow Tutorial](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/04/handmade-paper-bow-tutorial/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! Since a special someone's birthday is coming up soon, I've been looking for some cute gift wrapping ideas, and one of my favorite things I found were handmade paper bows! I tried a couple different ways of making them, and finally came up with this,
- [Beautiful Yellow Tulips - Tips for keeping cut flowers fresh](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/04/beautiful-yellow-tulips-tips-for-keeping-cut-flowers-fresh/) - Hi, Everyone! One of my favorite things to have around the house are fresh cut flowers. I love how they instantly make a room look more bright and colorful. Tulips are definitely some of my favorite flowers, so I was very happy when I came home after work one day this week and saw that
- [Julia Child - My Life in France](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/07/julia-child-my-life-in-france/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you're all having a great weekend! We had no plans for this weekend, and since life is usually pretty busy for us, I love it when I have nowhere to go and nothing to do! Yesterday we went to get some produce at a local farm; we got some delicious peaches
- [Summery Peach Cobbler](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/07/summery-peach-cobbler/) - Hi, Everyone! Happy Weekend! I hope you are all enjoying your summer so far! I'm sharing this delicious Summery Peach Cobbler recipe with you today! Fresh peaches are one of my favorite things about the summer, there is just nothing that can compare to that fresh peach smell! This peach cobbler is deliciously sweet and
- [Recycled Gift Wrap Ideas!](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/04/recycled-gift-wrap-ideas/) - Hi, Everyone! So, a couple of days ago I shared my Handmade Paper Bow Tutorial with you, and I promised I would be back with some cute and creative gift wrap ideas! I had a couple of presents that I needed to wrap up, and even though I have a whole drawer full of pretty
- [Recycled Gift Wrap Ideas - Part 2](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/05/recycled-gift-wrap-ideas-part-2/) - Not too long ago, I shared some of my recycled gift wrap ideas with you, and I got so many sweet comments on the post! If you missed it, you can go back and read it here! Well, today I wanted to show you one more gift wrapping idea - a tissue paper flower wrapped
- [Butterscotch Coconut Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/05/butterscotch-coconut-cookies/) - Hi, Everybody! I hope you're all having a great week! I'm so excited to share this recipe with you today, because it's my new favorite cookie recipe! These Butterscotch Coconut Cookies are AMAZING! I don't think I've ever made a cookie this good. It's sweet and chewy and the butterscotch and coconut are so good together!
- [Julia Child's Kitchen at the Smithsonian Museum](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/08/julia-childs-kitchen-at-the-smithsonian-museum/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope that you are all having a great weekend and enjoying the last few days of the summer! I can't wait for the fall to be here, I'm ready for the heat and the humidity to be over already! Although it does help that I have a great air conditioning unit in
- [Vintage Button Heart Pillow](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/08/vintage-button-heart-pillow/) - Hi, Everyone! When I was back at home visiting my parents a couple of weeks ago, I found a big glass jar filled with vintage buttons that belonged to my grandmother and great-grandmother. There must have been hundreds and hundreds of buttons in the jar, of all different kinds and colors, each carrying a little
- [Hot Chocolate Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/09/hot-chocolate-cookies-2/) - Hi, Everybody! I hope you are all having a great week and that September has started off well for you! So far, September has been very hot, humid and rainy for us here in New Jersey, and as much as I'm looking forward to the fall being here, I hope it's not too rainy! There's
- [A beautiful day in Annapolis](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/09/a-beautiful-day-in-annapolis/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you are all enjoying the beginning of fall! We've had such beautiful weather here in Maryland these past few days, and it's been so nice getting to explore our new area a little bit! We've been here in Maryland for almost two weeks now, and even though it's been a super busy two
- [Homemade Soft Pretzels with a Sweet Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/10/homemade-soft-pretzels-with-a-sweet-honey-mustard-dipping-sauce/) - Hi, Everyone! Happy Weekend! I hope you all had a great week and have some fun plans for the weekend! If you're looking for something really good to bake over the weekend, I have the perfect idea for you! How about some deliciously comforting soft pretzels with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce? I've
- [Traditional Czech Buchty - Sweet Buns filled with Rosehip Jam](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/10/traditional-czech-buchty-sweet-buns-filled-with-rosehip-jam/) - Hi, Everyone! I'm so excited to share this recipe for traditional Czech "buchty" (sweet filled buns) with you today! Every time I get a little homesick and miss Prague, I know that cooking or baking something that reminds me of home will cheer me up! These sweet buns are one of my favorites, and just
- [Andes Creme de Menthe Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/10/andes-creme-de-menthe-cookies/) - Hi, Everybody! I hope you all had a great weekend! I can't believe how fast this fall is flying by; as I was baking these cookies that I'm sharing with you today I realized there are only two months left before Christmas is here! If you are a fan of mint chocolate, you are going to
- [Home Sweet Home Pillow](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/10/home-sweet-home-pillow/) - Hi, Everyone! Today I want to show you my new "Home Sweet Home" pillow that I made this week! We've been in Maryland for a little over a month now and are settling in well and starting to get to know the area a little and are learning our way around! I finally unpacked my
- [My Favorite Thing About Fall...](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/10/my-favorite-thing-about-fall/) - Hi, Everyone! I don't know what your favorite thing about the fall is, but for me it's all the amazing colors that it brings with it; the fiery oranges, deep reds, and glowing yellows. I love seeing the trees turn all different shades of beautifully warm colors and I also love all the beautiful chrysanthemums
- [Brown Sugar - Raisin Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/10/brown-sugar-raisin-bread/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope that those of you who live on the East Coast made it through the hurricane safely and didn't have any damage on your homes! Thankfully the worst that happened to us was that we lost power, other than that everything was ok! It started raining here on Sunday afternoon, and continued
- [Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/11/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-cheesecake-bars/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! With the holidays approaching so quickly, I've been looking for new recipes to try out, and am sharing one with you today! I've seen these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars all over Pinterest and they sounded so delicious I just had to give them
- [Traditional Christmas Gingerbread Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/11/traditional-christmas-gingerbread-cookies/) - Hi, Everyone! Today I want to share one of my favorite Christmas traditions with you - traditional Czech gingerbread cookies! I look forward to baking these cookies every year, because it brings back sweet memories of making them with my mom and my grandparents every year, and because it fills the house with the most
- [Sugary Snowflake Gingerbread Squares](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/11/sugary-snowflake-gingerbread-squares/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season and having fun decorating, Christmas shopping, cooking and baking seasonal recipes, spending time with friends and family, continuing beloved holiday traditions and making some new memories! I love that we have a desire to make everything extra special at Christmas time, and wish we
- [Julia Child's Mousse au Chocolat](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/11/julia-childs-mousse-au-chocolat/) - Hi, Everyone! So, a couple days ago, I got an unexpected package in the mail! I opened it up and it was the From Julia Child's Kitchen cookbook, first edition, from my father-in-law. If you know me, you know I'm a big Julia Child fan, so you can imagine how excited I was to get the
- [Glittered Monogram Ornament](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/12/glittered-monogram-ornament/) - Hello, dear friends! I have a cute Christmas craft to share with you today! My glittered monogram Christmas ornaments! Christmas ornaments are one of my favorite things about Christmas, I love unwrapping them every year, carefully taking them out of the tissue paper they had been hiding in all year, and hanging them on our
- [Glazed Eggnog and Pecan Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/12/glazed-eggnog-and-pecan-cookies/) - Hi, Everyone! I don't know about you, but one of my favorite things about Christmastime is baking cookies; both old family favorites and trying out new recipes. One of my favorite holiday flavors is eggnog, so I thought... why not put the two together and make some eggnog cookies?! These cookies are deliciously soft and
- [Sopressata and Cheese in Puff Pastry](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/12/sopressata-and-cheese-in-puff-pastry/) - Hi, Everyone! Hope you are all having a good weekend! I have the perfect holiday appetizer to share with you today! If you've never tried the Barefoot Contessa's Sopressata and Cheese in Puff Pastry, you should give it a try over the holidays! This is one of my favorite recipes of hers, and like all
- [A couple more Christmas Sweater Gift Tags](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/12/a-couple-more-christmas-sweater-gift-tags/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you are all having a great weekend and don't have too much running around left to do before Christmas! I thought I had everything ready and done only to realize that there were a bunch of things I forgot to do and buy... so tomorrow it's back to the store to
- [Christmas Sweater Gift Tags](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/12/christmas-sweater-gift-tags/) - Hi, Everyone! If you are in the middle of all your Christmas shopping or haven't started your gift wrapping and are looking for some ideas, I have a REALLY cute one to share with you today! These are my Christmas sweater gift tags that I made a couple of days ago! Look how beautiful they
- [Merry Christmas!](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/12/merry-christmas-3/) - Hi, Everyone! I just wanted to stop by and wish all my wonderful readers a Merry Christmas! I hope your Christmas is filled with peace, love and joy more than ever before, and that you celebrate it with those you love most! Merry Christmas! , . "But the angel said to them, "Do not be
- [A New York City Christmas](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/12/a-new-york-city-christmas/) - Hi, Everyone! I wanted to share some pictures of our Christmas with you today! New York City is one of my favorite places at Christmastime. With its beautiful lights and decorations, the big tree at Rockefeller Plaza and festive shop window displays, there's just no place like it! My husband surprised me with tickets to
- [Fabric Lined Envelopes](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2012/12/fabric-lined-envelopes/) - Hi, Everyone! I don't know about you, but even though I open, read and write lots of emails every week, I still love to send and receive handwritten letters and cards in the mail. There is just something about opening your mailbox and finding a letter that a friend took the time to write to
- [Caramelized Bacon](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/01/caramelized-bacon/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you have all had a great start to the new year! I know that this probably isn't the best recipe to share with you today since most of us are trying to eat light and start the year off eating healthy food, but I just had to share it anyway! There is
- [Chocolate Chip Pecan Granola Bars](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/01/chocolate-chip-pecan-granola-bars/) - Hi, Everybody! Like most other people at this time of year, I'm trying to get back into eating healthy, getting more fresh ingredients into my diet and limiting all that late night snacking! I used to make a batch of granola bars every week to grab for breakfast in the mornings, and after not making
- [Valentine's Day Heart Puzzle Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/01/valentines-day-heart-puzzle-cookies/) - Hi, Everyone! With exactly a month left until Valentine's Day, I'm sharing the first of my Valentine's Day projects with you today! My Valentine's Day Heart Puzzle Cookies! They are just simple sugar cookies decorated with colored royal icing, and you can make them in any color combinations, and write whatever words or names you
- [Valentine's Day Love Bird Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/01/valentines-day-love-bird-cookies/) - Hi, Everybody! Welcome to another post in my Valentine's Day Projects series! Today I'm sharing another cookie idea for Valentine's Day - my Love Bird Cookies! To make these, I drew out a bird stencil and a branch stencil, and then cut the shapes out of some sugar cookie dough. I used Martha Stewart's sugar cookie
- [Glazed Cinnamon Raisin Buns](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/01/glazed-cinnamon-raisin-buns/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend and are staying warm and healthy! It always feels like January drags on forever and the weather becomes so dark and dreary without all the Christmas lights to brighten it up. But I love these words about wintertime, "Winter is the time for comfort,
- [Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/01/creamy-tomato-soup-with-grilled-cheese-croutons/) - Hi, Everybody! I don't know about you, but this cold, windy weather makes me crave warm, satisfying soups almost every day! In fact, the other day I had some soup for lunch, and then made a whole new pot of soup for dinner! Besides it being cold, I haven't been feeling too well, and eating
- [Country Applesauce Muffins](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/01/country-applesauce-muffins/) - Hi, Everyone! Happy Weekend! I hope you all had a great week and are having a relaxing weekend now! My husband and I just got back from visiting his grandparents in Pennsylvania, where everything turned into a winter wonderland within a couple of hours yesterday! Everything looked so peaceful and beautiful as we drove down
- [Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/01/creamy-broccoli-cheese-soup/) - Hi, Everyone! Another cold day calls for another soup recipe! This Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup is one of my favorites, but this time I decided to lighten it up just a little bit by using skimmed milk and cutting some of the cream. This way it's a little healthier, and still just as good! And
- [Hand-stitched Valentine](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/02/hand-stitched-valentine/) - Hi, Everyone! Happy February! With Valentine's Day only two weeks away now, here is another easy project that I'm sharing with you! Hand-stitched Valentines! These are very easy to make, all you need is some fabric and a needle and some thread! I started by drawing out the tree and the "carving" onto my fabric
- [A Trip to Hershey's Chocolate World](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/02/a-trip-to-hersheys-chocolate-world/) - Hi, Everyone! I wanted to share a couple of pictures from our day at Hershey's Chocolate World a couple of days ago. If you are a chocolate or candy lover, and have never been there, you NEED to go! My husband's grandparents live right by Hershey, Pennsylvania, so we've had lots of fun trips to
- [Blueberry Rolls with a Lemon Glaze](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/02/blueberry-rolls-with-a-lemon-glaze/) - Hi, Everybody! Today I'm sharing another sweet roll recipe with you - Blueberry Rolls with a Lemon Glaze! I shared these Raspberry Swirl Rolls and these Cinnamon Raisin Buns with you, and these Blueberry Rolls are just as good! I love using blueberries in baking because they add so much freshness and juiciness, and they are
- [A Little Tour of Prague](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/02/a-little-tour-of-prague/) - Hi, Everyone! It's been fun being back at home in Prague, Czech Republic, for a little while visiting my family again, and I wanted to share some pictures with you today! Prague is a beautiful old city in the heart of Europe, filled with historical buildings and town squares, little cafes, and cobblestone streets. Even
- [Tied with a Bow - Stenciled Bow Brownies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/02/tied-with-a-bow-stenciled-bow-brownies/) - Hi, Everyone! Happy Friday! I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day! I know that you may be stuffed with all those Valentine's chocolates and luscious chocolate desserts, but I'm sharing a dessert idea with you today anyway! Because as far as I'm concerned, you can never have enough dessert! And these Stenciled Bow
- [Dutch Baby Pancake with Apples and Cinnamon](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/02/dutch-baby-pancake-with-apples-and-cinnamon/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you are all having a great weekend! This Dutch Baby Pancake is perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch! There are so many different ways to make pancakes and it seems like every culture has some sort of variation of this classic. Whether it's baked, fried, cooked, sweet or savory,
- [Baked Apple Cranberry Oatmeal](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/02/baked-apple-cranberry-oatmeal/) - Hi, Everybody! It's a cold, dark and rainy morning here in Maryland today... this is definitely my least favorite thing about winter. I'm ready for some sunshine and warmer weather, and so I've started counting down until the first day of spring... only 28 more days left! In the meantime, I'm trying to find new
- [Homemade Cheez-Its](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/02/homemade-cheez-its/) - Hi, Everyone! So, the other night my husband and I were sitting on the couch watching a movie, and craving snacks (like we usually do), so he got up to see what goodies we had in the pantry. He came back and said, "We don't have any man snacks!" which I guess was true since
- [Scented Fabric Hearts](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/02/scented-fabric-hearts/) - Hi, Everyone! I have a really fun and easy project to share with you today! Scented Fabric Hearts! It's a great way to use up all those fabric scraps that you may have, and besides being fun to make and decorate, these little hearts will make your home smell wonderful! Place them in a closet
- [Kitchen Tip: Frozen Cookie Dough Balls](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/02/kitchen-tip-frozen-cookie-dough-balls/) - Hi, Everyone! Maybe this baking tip isn't new to you, but I only discovered this little trick recently and wanted to share it here with you! Do you ever crave a warm, homemade cookie but don't want to bake a whole big batch (because if you are like me, you will want to eat them
- [Chicken Salad with Strawberries, Pecans and Cranberries](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/02/chicken-salad-with-strawberries-pecans-and-cranberries/) - Hi, Everybody! Now that the winter months that were filled with eating indulgent comfort food are coming to an end, I feel like it's time to start eating fresh food and lots of fruits and vegetables again. Every time spring comes around, I look forward to all the fresh local produce that I've been missing
- [Classic White Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/02/classic-white-bread/) - Hi, Everybody! I don't know if there is any food that I love more than just a warm slice of freshly baked bread. With butter of course, and lots of it! There is something so comforting and reassuring about homemade bread. It's not an easy thing to make and I've definitely had my share of
- [Teapot Flower Arrangement](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/03/teapot-flower-arrangement/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope that March has started off well for you, and that you are enjoying some early spring weather already! We've had the most beautiful warm and sunny couple of days here in Maryland, and I'm hoping that this weather lasts now! And as signs of spring begin to pop up outside, I
- [Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/03/chocolate-chip-banana-bread-with-greek-yogurt/) - Hi, Everybody! I have a quick and easy banana bread recipe with a little twist to share with you today! I wanted to make a slightly lighter version of the classic recipe, so I reduced the amount of sugar (the ripe bananas that the recipe calls for are naturally sweet already anyway! And I couldn't
- [Mushroom and Leek Quiche](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/03/mushroom-and-leek-quiche/) - Hi, Everybody! Happy First Day of Spring! I love sharing my favorite things with you all, and this Mushroom and Leek Quiche is definitely one of my favorite things to make! The crust is wonderfully soft, buttery and flaky, and the filling is deliciously creamy and satisfying, filled with mushrooms and leeks. The original recipe
- [Spring Flower Wreath](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/03/spring-flower-wreath/) - Hi, Everyone! I don't ever remember awaiting spring as much as I have been this year. It seems like this winter has been never ending here on the East Coast, and I am so ready for spring and all the fun that it brings with it! This is our first spring living in the DC
- [Magazine Page Markers](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/03/magazine-page-markers/) - Hi, Everybody! I hope your week is going well so far! Our week here in Maryland started off with a snowstorm that left a couple of inches of snow on the ground and turned everything into a "winter" wonderland! I don't think I remember it ever being so cold and snowy at this time of
- [Berry Stuffed Waffle Stacks](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/04/berry-stuffed-waffle-stacks/) - Hi, Everyone! Happy Weekend! I'm just stopping by to share a delicious breakfast or brunch idea with you this morning! These tasty little Berry Stuffed Waffle Stacks take just a couple of minutes to prepare, but make for a breakfast that's delicious and a little more special! All you need to do is cut out
- [Cocoa Meringue Kisses](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/04/cocoa-meringue-kisses/) - Hi, Everyone! It's been a while since I've shared any cookie recipes with you, and these Cocoa Meringue Kisses were so good I just had to tell you all about them! If you like meringue, you will love these! I used to be so intimidated by the whole meringue process, but now that I've made
- [Baked Ham and Egg Breakfast Cups](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/04/baked-ham-and-egg-breakfast-cups/) - Hi, Everyone! I'm just stopping by to wish you all a great weekend, and share a quick little breakfast idea with you! These little Baked Ham and Egg Breakfast Cups are quick and easy to make and make for a hearty, satisfying breakfast! This is hardly a recipe, all you need to do is spray
- [Comfort Food: Chicken Enchiladas](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/04/comfort-food-chicken-enchiladas/) - Hi, Everyone! I'm here to share another delicious comfort food recipe with you today! At the beginning of the week, I told you about one of my favorite comfort foods, a great Bacon, Onion and Mushroom Pasta dish, and today I wanted to share another favorite dish with you - Chicken Enchiladas! I adapted this
- [Comfort Food: Bacon, Onion and Mushroom Pasta](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/04/comfort-food-bacon-onion-and-mushroom-pasta/) - Hi, Everybody! I'm bringing a pasta dish to you today, seeing as there are very few people who don't like pasta. I mean, what's not to love? It comes in so many forms, sauces, flavours, styles, shapes and sizes, and it can be accompanied by nearly any other food from many meats and cheeses to
- [Cheesy Quinoa and Broccoli Patties](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/04/cheesy-quinoa-and-broccoli-patties/) - Hi, Everybody! Happy last day of April! This month has been filled with so much rain here in Maryland, but at least it means that everything is looking beautifully green outside, and spring has truly arrived! After all those months of everything being dark and gray, it's so refreshing seeing green everywhere! I have a
- [A Beautiful Weekend in Colonial Williamsburg](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/05/a-beautiful-weekend-in-colonial-williamsburg/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you are all having a great weekend! We just returned from spending a couple of days in Colonial Williamsburg with my husband's grandparents and so I'm here to share some pictures with you today! This was my first time visiting the area, and I just fell in love with it! I
- [Bruschetta with Heirloom Tomatoes](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/05/bruschetta-with-heirloom-tomatoes/) - Hi, Everybody! So, after a weekend of eating all that delicious food on our trip to Colonial Williamsburg I was craving something light and fresh yesterday, and made one of my favorites! This Bruschetta with Heirloom Tomatoes is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, especially in the summertime! What could be better than a soft piece
- [Kitchen Tip: Freezing Herbs](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/05/kitchen-tip-freezing-herbs/) - Hi, Everybody! I have a quick little kitchen tip to share with you today! I love using fresh herbs when I'm cooking and baking, there's just nothing like that fresh flavor and aroma that herbs bring to a dish. But whenever I buy a bunch of parsley, or rosemary, or any other herb, I use
- [Simple & Elegant Cookie Packaging](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/05/simple-elegant-cookie-packaging/) - Hi, Everyone! Happy Weekend! Today, I'm sharing a couple of simple cookie packaging ideas with you! This post really combines two of my favorite things - baked goodies and gift wrapping! I love giving (and receiving!) homemade goodies from the kitchen, because nothing says love more than something you took the time and care to
- [Light Raspberry Muffins with Greek Yogurt](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/05/light-raspberry-muffins-with-greek-yogurt/) - Hi, Everyone! Happy Monday! I hope you all had a good weekend! I have a great recipe to share with you to start this week off! These Light Raspberry Muffins with Greek Yogurt are delicious and make for a great breakfast! They are not overly sweet (so feel free to add more sugar if you
- [Decadent Cocoa Brownies with Walnuts](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/05/decadent-cocoa-brownies-with-walnuts/) - Hi, Everybody! I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend and enjoying these last couple of days of May! I have a delicious recipe to share with you today. You know those days when nothing but a big brownie will do? And not just any brownie, but the rich, dense, chocolaty kind of brownie,
- [Lemon Bars](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/06/lemon-bars/) - Hi, Everybody! Happy First Day of June! As ready as I was for the summer to finally be here, I was definitely not prepared for the intense heat that we've been having this past week! I feel like it went from "light jacket kind of weather" to "I don't even want to step outside kind
- [Homemade Ice-Cream Sandwiches](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/06/homemade-ice-cream-sandwiches/) - Hi, Everybody! These Homemade Ice-cream Sandwiches are hardly a recipe, but they were too delicious not to share with you! I'd rather not admit the amounts of ice-cream that I am capable of eating all year round, but whenever the summer starts, it almost feels like ice-cream, or some form of it, is a prescribed
- [Asparagus and Cherry Tomato Frittata](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/06/asparagus-and-cherry-tomato-frittata/) - Hi, Everyone! I'm sharing a very quick and easy lunch or brunch recipe with you this morning - an Asparagus and Cherry Tomato Frittata. Frittatas are the perfect go to dish for when you don't have hours to spend in the kitchen (this is definitely a 30 minute meal!) and you only have a couple of
- [Zucchini Patties](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/06/zucchini-patties/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend and are enjoying the beginning of the summer! It's been a crazy one here so far, with a tornado warning last week and heavy rain most nights, I'm hoping this isn't what the rest of the summer is going to be like! I'm ready for
- [A Sweet Afternoon at Georgetown Cupcake](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/06/a-sweet-afternoon-at-georgetown-cupcake/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you are enjoying the first official weekend of the summer! It's been a great weekend here so far, and I wanted to share some fun pictures with you today! I met up with a sweet friend of mine in beautiful Georgetown this morning, which is one of my favorite places in
- [Stuffed Zucchini Boats](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/06/stuffed-zucchini-boats/) - Hi, Everyone! It's been a very busy and super hot week here so far, and I have the perfect summer dinner recipe to share with you for days when it's too hot to eat anything heavy and you only have a half hour or so to throw dinner together! I love making these Stuffed Zucchini
- [Our Trip to Ecuador - Part 1: Food](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/07/our-trip-to-ecuador-part-1-food/) - Hi, Everyone! Since we just got back from spending a couple of days in Ecuador, I wanted to share a little bit about our trip with you today! This was my first time visiting South America, and it was such a fun adventure! I would love to go to South America again, I've seen the
- [Our Trip to Ecuador - Part 2: The Landscapes](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/07/our-trip-to-ecuador-part-2-the-landscapes/) - Hi, Everybody! As promised I'm sharing a little more about our trip to Ecuador with you today! If you missed the first post about our trip which was all about Ecuadorian food, you can find it HERE! Today I want to show you a little more of the landscapes of Ecuador; the beautiful nature and
- [Ballerina Flat Sugar Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/07/ballerina-flat-sugar-cookies/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope you've all been having a great week so far! I have a fun cookie idea to share with you today! These little Ballerina Flat Sugar Cookies are delicious and just melt in your mouth, and are the perfect little treat or favor for any girly party! I used my favorite sugar
- [Czech Castle Tour: Dobris Chateau](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/07/czech-castle-tour-dobris-chateau/) - Hi, Everyone! Today I want to take you on a little castle tour with me! We've been visiting my parents for the past couple of days and the other day we visited Dobris Castle, not too far from Prague. There are hundreds of beautiful historical castles in the Czech Republic and I love traveling to
- [Czech Castle Tour: Hluboka](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/08/czech-castle-tour-hluboka/) - Hi Everyone! Happy first weekend in August! I hope you all have a fun and relaxing one! It's been a great week here and today I want to take you on another little castle tour with me, to a place that literally looks like it's from a fairytale! As I had mentioned earlier, we've been traveling
- [Plum Oatmeal Crisp](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/08/plum-oatmeal-crisp/) - Hi, Everyone! I have a delicious summer dessert recipe for you today! As the summer is slowly beginning to wind down, I'm trying to use all that great fresh fruit that this season brings with it and that I miss so much during the long winters. One of my favorite summer desserts are fruit crisps,
- [Apple Crumb Bars](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/08/apple-crumb-bars/) - Hi, Everyone! I hope your week is going well so far and that you are enjoying the last few weeks of the summer. I am so ready for the fall to be here, I can't wait for the cooler temperatures and all the fun things that the season brings with it! And these Apple Crumb
- [From my Grandmother's recipe files...](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/08/from-my-grandmothers-recipe-files/) - Those of you who know me, or have been reading my blog for a while probably know that I love to bake! I am by no means an expert baker, it's just something I enjoy doing and learning more about. While visiting my parents this summer, I went through my grandmother's and great grandmother's recipe
- [Blueberry Streusel Muffins](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/08/blueberry-streusel-muffins/) - Good morning, Everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! I have a delicious muffin recipe to share with you this morning to start this week off! These Blueberry Streusel Muffins are so good; they are moist, bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet streusel topping. What better way to start your day!
- [Apple Cranberry Crisp](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/08/apple-cranberry-crisp/) - Hi, Everyone! As it was a cold and rainy morning today, it felt appropriate to be baking this warm and cozy Apple Cranberry Crisp! This is my favorite recipe to use for crisps because it's deliciously buttery and crunchy and works so well with different kinds of fruits. Since fall is almost here, I used some
- [Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/08/mushroom-caramelized-onion-grilled-cheese/) - Hi Everyone! If you're a grilled cheese lover like I am, you will love this Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese! Of course there's nothing wrong with a regular grilled cheese sandwich, but if you want to make it just a little more special and extra delicious, this is my favorite way to do it!
- [Hearty Beef Stew](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/08/hearty-beef-stew/) - Good morning Everyone! I hope you've all had a good start to your weekend! It's a beautiful, cool morning here in Maryland, there's a breeze coming in through the open windows and there isn't a cloud in the sky; it feels like fall is knocking on the door! As the summer begins to come to an
- [A Beautiful Day in Alexandria, Virginia](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/08/a-beautiful-day-in-alexandria-virginia/) - Hi, Everyone! I can hardly believe that this is the last week of August, this summer has flown by so fast! It's been such a busy summer for us, filled with lots of activities and traveling to South America and Europe, all of which made time fly by so quickly! After all the craziness and jet
- [Chocolate Banana Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/08/chocolate-banana-bread/) - Hi Everyone! I have a great little recipe to share with you today... for some Chocolate Banana Bread! I feel like every time I buy a big bunch of bananas they somehow manage to turn brown before we get to eat them all... and so they usually turn into banana bread! I usually make THIS
- [Easy Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/09/easy-puff-pastry-cinnamon-twists/) - Hi Everybody! Happy first day of September! Even though it's scorching hot outside and there are another three weeks left before the official start of fall, I always feel like the first day of September is a sort of unofficial start of the season. And what better way to welcome it than with the scent
- [Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Pancakes](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/09/pumpkin-spice-cake-mix-pancakes/) - Good morning, Everyone! I hope you all had a good weekend and that this week has started off well for you. If you're looking for a good breakfast recipe this week, I have one for you this morning! I don't make pancakes too often, my husband is a much better pancake maker than I am
- [Croissant Bread Pudding](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/09/croissant-bread-pudding/) - Hi Everyone! I just wanted to stop by and wish you all a great weekend and share this bread pudding recipe with you! This isn't just plain old bread pudding though, it's a Croissant Bread Pudding that's out of this world delicious! Ever since I had some really good bread pudding in Alexandria, I've been wanting
- [Cinnamon Coffee Cake](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/09/cinnamon-coffee-cake/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a good, relaxing weekend! It was the first fall-like weekend here and I ended up getting sick and spending most of it at home sitting on the couch! Not exactly how I imagined enjoying the first days of cooler weather! But I'm starting to feel a little better
- [Easy Homemade Artisan Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/09/easy-homemade-artisan-bread/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you are all having a good week so far! My week unfortunately went from bad to worse when the cold I caught this weekend turned into a nasty sinus infection, forcing me to spend most of the week sitting on the couch coughing and sneezing. At this point I think I'm
- [Happy First Day of Fall](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/09/happy-first-day-of-fall/) - Hi Everybody! Happy First Day of Fall! I couldn't be more excited that today is the official beginning of my favorite season! I love everything about fall; the way the world becomes beautifully colorful as the leaves turn every different shade of red, orange, and yellow, the wonderfully crisp air, the cozy scarves, and jackets,
- [Whole Wheat Apple Muffins](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/09/whole-wheat-apple-muffins/) - Hi Everybody! I hope you are all having a good Monday and a good beginning to the fall season! To celebrate the first day of fall yesterday, my husband and I took a long walk down the nature trail that starts right behind where we live. It was a beautiful evening and as we walked
- [Classic Apple Pie](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/09/classic-apple-pie/) - Hi Everyone! I love these words from Jane Austen that say, "Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness!" Don't you agree? Everyone has a favorite version of the classic apple pie. Maybe it's the pie that your grandmother or mother always made, or maybe it's one you tried at a bakery and
- [A Walk through Great Falls National Park, Virginia](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/09/a-walk-through-great-falls-national-park-virginia/) - Hi Everyone! Happy Weekend! We've been having such beautiful weather here for the past few days, fall has finally arrived and we've been taking advantage of the great weather and taking lots of walks around our neighborhood every night and the other day we drove down to Virginia to visit Great Falls National Park. It
- [Homemade Slow Cooker Apple Butter](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/09/homemade-slow-cooker-apple-butter/) - Hi Everyone! So over the past couple of months, I've been trying to make homemade versions of some of my favorite store bought snacks and products, and this Homemade Slow Cooker Apple Butter is one of my absolute favorite homemade things! I love apple butter, especially around this time of year! It is so incredibly
- [An Early Little Christmas Present...](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/10/an-early-little-christmas-present/) - So the other night, my husband and I were sitting on the couch watching TV and I was looking through the Pottery Barn Christmas ornament collection online, because in my mind, it can never be too early to start looking forward to Christmas! Well, the sweet man that he is, my husband ordered my favorite ornaments
- [Chocolate Covered Pretzel Bites](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/10/chocolate-covered-pretzel-bites/) - Good morning Everyone! I wanted to share these Chocolate Covered Pretzel Bites with you today, because they are SO GOOD and so addicting! Snacking has to be one of my worst habits, and the other day I was craving something good and came up with these little things! I love the sweet and salty combination,
- [Fall Apple Recipe Collection](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/10/fall-apple-recipe-collection/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you are all doing well and enjoy fall so far! Today I wanted to stop by and share my Fall Apple Recipe Collection with you! I'm thinking that I should start looking for an apple orchard to buy soon, because I've been doing so much baking with apples these past couple
- [Walnut Chocolate Chip Blondies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/10/walnut-chocolate-chip-blondies/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you are all having a good week so far! I wanted to stop by and share these Walnut Chocolate Chip Blondies with you today! After all the apple baking I've been doing, I started craving something chocolaty so I made these delicious blondies, which instantly satisfied that craving! These moist and gooey
- [Fall on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/10/fall-on-skyline-drive-in-shenandoah-national-park-virginia/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you've all had a good week so far and that you have a great weekend waiting for you! After a busy couple of days, we decided to go down to Virginia and drive down Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park to enjoy this beautiful fall weather, and we really couldn't have
- [Easy DIY Burlap Treat Bags](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/10/easy-diy-burlap-treat-bags/) - Hi Everyone! One of my favorite things about the whole holiday season is gift giving. And not just because I love to shop! I love finding the perfect gift for someone to show that you love and care about them, I love cute and creative gift wrapping ideas, and I love homemade gifts from the
- [Fall in Washington DC](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/11/fall-in-washington-dc/) - Hi Everyone! Happy November! I hope you are all having a good weekend so far, and that the month has started off well for you. I wanted to stop by and show you a couple of pictures from my walk around the city this afternoon. We've had such a beautiful fall here this year, and
- [Peanut Butter Fudge](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/11/peanut-butter-fudge/) - Hi Everyone! Happy Weekend! It's a cold, windy day here, the trees are beginning to lose all their colorful leaves and we are supposed to get our first snow next week. It seems like winter is almost here! And since the holiday season is just around the corner, I wanted to share this recipe for
- [Being Thankful...](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/11/being-thankful/) - "It's not happy people who are thankful. It's thankful people who are happy." I love this statement, and as Thanksgiving is just around the corner, I was thinking about all the things that I am thankful for this year, and about what being thankful is really all about. There is so much truth in this
- [Hearty Minestrone Soup](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/11/hearty-minestrone-soup/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you're all having a good weekend so far! I started my Christmas shopping today, thinking I was getting an early start, only to find out that everybody else was thinking the same thing! I couldn't believe how packed all the stores and parking lots were! It's hard to believe that the
- [Glittered Monogram Gift Tags](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/11/glittered-monogram-gift-tags/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you are all having a good week so far! Since the holiday season is beginning and buying and wrapping gifts is a big part of it, I wanted to share this fun gift tag idea with you today! I have always loved wrapping gifts, in fact, it's always been one of
- [Baked Pecan Praline French Toast](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/11/baked-pecan-praline-french-toast/) - Hi Everybody! Happy Weekend! With the holidays coming up, I have a great recipe to share with you that's a perfect breakfast or brunch dish to make when you have friends or family staying with you! This Baked Pecan Praline French Toast is so rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious, and what's even better is that all
- [Christmas Treat Bags](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/11/christmas-treat-bags/) - Hi Everyone! It's hard to believe that Christmas is less than a month away now! I look forward to this time all year long, and I have some fun Christmas projects and recipes to share with you in the next couple of weeks, starting with these little Christmas Treat Bags! Since this month is filled with
- [DIY Kate Spade Inspired Jewelry Dish](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/12/diy-kate-spade-inspired-jewelry-dish/) - Hi Everybody! I have a fun, girly DIY project to share with you today! I am a huge Kate Spade fan, I love how fun and whimsical, yet super chic and classy all her designs are, and this little project is inspired by her gold confetti line, which I love! I am sort of notorious
- [Gingerbread House 2013](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/12/gingerbread-house-2013/) - Hi Everybody! I hope you're all having a good weekend so far! I can't believe that Christmas is less than three weeks away now! The house is all decorated, the tree is up and there's lots more cookie baking, shopping and gift wrapping to be done over the next couple of weeks! And with the
- [Sparkly Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/12/sparkly-gingerbread-snowflake-cookies/) - Hi Everybody! Happy Monday! It's another cold day here, and I have another gingerbread cookie idea to share with you! And since we got out first snow of the year yesterday, these Sparkly Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies are the perfect Christmas treat to show you today! Since it seems like every time it's supposed to snow
- [DIY Lined Christmas Envelopes](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/12/diy-lined-christmas-envelopes/) - Hi Everybody! I hope you are all having a good weekend! I'm almost done with my Christmas shopping, and finally started wrapping some of my gifts! It was one of those perfect Christmas afternoons yesterday as I was wrapping presents by the Christmas tree, watching one of my favorite Christmas movies, drinking hot chocolate and
- [DIY Boxwood Square Wreath](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/12/diy-boxwood-square-wreath/) - Hi Everyone! Just one week left until Christmas! Can you believe it?! I'm getting more and more excited every day; our home is all cozy and decorated, most of my shopping is done, the Christmas ham has been bought and all of our gifts have been mailed to family and friends all around the world!
- [Christmas in New York: Snowy Central Park](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/12/christmas-in-new-york-snowy-central-park/) - Hi Everyone! Happy last Sunday of Advent! Just a couple more days until Christmas now! I hope you all had a great weekend and are enjoying the holiday season this year! I wanted to stop by and share some pictures of our weekend with you today. My husband and I spent an amazing weekend in
- [Christmas in New York: Fun in the City](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/12/christmas-in-new-york-fun-in-the-city/) - Good Morning, Everybody! Christmas is almost here, can you believe it?! I have to make one last trip to the post office this morning, and then get started on all the cleaning, cooking and baking, but before I do all that, I wanted to share the rest of our weekend in New York with you
- [Merry Christmas!](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/12/merry-christmas-2/) - Merry Christmas to all my sweet and wonderful readers! I hope you all have a great Christmas that's filled with lots of love, fun, laughter, good food and new memories! It's a beautiful sunny day here in Maryland with no traces of snow anywhere, but I'm still hoping for a white Christmas! All the Christmas
- [2013 Shopgirl Favorites](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/12/2013-shopgirl-favorites/) - Hi Everybody! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I have been stuffing myself with cookies and chocolates and all kinds of good things for the past few days and now feel like I need to seriously cut my sugar intake! But not just quite yet, that's for those new year's resolutions, right?! With
- [DIY Acrylic Tray](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2013/12/diy-acrylic-tray/) - Hi Everyone! With just a couple of hours left of 2013, I wanted to squeeze in one more DIY project for you all! I always feel like the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to re-organize your home, get rid of things you no longer need and re-pretty everything! This is a
- [Homemade French Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/01/homemade-french-bread/) - Hi Everybody! I hope your new year has been off to a good start! After all the holiday cooking, baking and eating these past couple of weeks, I am so ready for some simple and clean food this month. I always feel like January is when winter gets really dark and cold, and by February
- [A Weekend in Winter Wonderland...](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/01/a-weekend-in-winter-wonderland/) - Hi Everybody! I'm just stopping by to wish you all a great weekend! The past few days have been bitterly cold here on the East Coast. After all my complaining about it never snowing, we FINALLY got some snow! And along with it... some seriously low temperatures outside! It started snowing on Thursday afternoon, and
- [DIY Patterned Picture Mats](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/01/diy-patterned-picture-mats/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you are all having a good Sunday! It's another cold day here on the East Coast, but the weather this weekend made it the perfect time to re-organize some things at home, finish up some projects I had started a long time ago, and get started on some new ones! I wanted
- [Hot Chocolate for Two](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/01/hot-chocolate-for-two/) - Hi Everyone! As the cold winter temperatures continue, I have a recipe to share with you that's bound to warm you up! At least for a little while! I love good hot chocolate, and this one has got to be one of the best ones I've ever had! It's incredibly rich and decadent, and Nigella
- [Heart Shaped Puff Pastry Pockets](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/02/heart-shaped-puff-pastry-pockets/) - Hi Everyone! I wanted to share these little heart treats with you today, that I shared on Or So She Says, where I'm a monthly contributor, a couple of weeks ago! They are such a quick and easy thing to whip up for breakfast in the morning or to have with your tea or coffee as
- [Roasted Honey Dijon Baby Potatoes](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/02/roasted-honey-dijon-baby-potatoes/) - Hi Everyone! With March being just a couple days away now, I am hoping that spring is finally on its way. This has been one of the longest and coldest winters that I can remember, and it's making me even more impatient for spring's arrival! These Roasted Honey Dijon Baby Potatoes are a great spring
- [Spring Snowdrop Centerpiece](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/03/spring-snowdrop-centerpiece/) - Hi Everybody! Happy first day of March! Since this month marks the official beginning of spring (and I am counting down the days!) I thought it would be the perfect day to share this simple early spring centerpiece idea with you! Seeing snowdrops grow outside is always a reminder that spring is on its way,
- [Fresh Mint Tea](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/03/fresh-mint-tea/) - Hi Everyone! Happy Weekend! I have a great little "recipe" to share with you today, that I have been loving for the past couple of weeks. I am a huge tea lover and just fell in love with this fresh mint tea when my mom recently made it for me. I drink peppermint tea almost
- [Tips for keeping Brown Sugar soft](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/03/tips-for-keeping-brown-sugar-soft/) - Hi Everyone! There is nothing worse (well, at least in the kitchen!) than getting ready to bake something, then reaching for the brown sugar and finding out it's as hard as a rock! Here are two simple tricks to help you! The first is one to help the brown sugar stay soft, and the second is
- [Banana Oatmeal Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/03/banana-oatmeal-bread/) - Good Morning, Everyone! I hope you've been having a good week, and if not... the weekend is almost here! But before it starts, I have a recipe to share with you! I LOVE banana bread, and have tried lots of different recipes, some of which I've shared with you here (like THIS Chocolate Chip Banana
- [Happy Spring!](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/03/happy-spring/) - Hi Everyone! Happy Spring to you all! I don't think I've ever been so anxious for spring to get here. After months and months of dark and dreary weather, countless snow storms and freezing temperatures, spring is finally officially here! It's been a beautiful couple of days here on the East Coast, and even though
- [Homemade Pita Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/03/homemade-pita-bread/) - Hi Everyone! So what seemed like the beginnings of spring turned into more snow and cold weather... this winter just seems to linger on and on! Although I'm more than ready for it to be spring already, all these long months of cold winter have meant a lot of baking around here! It's the perfect
- [Mossy Easter Eggs](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/04/mossy-easter-eggs/) - Good Morning, Everyone! Happy April! It's a beautiful morning here, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and it almost looks like spring may have finally arrived (even though it was snowing just two days ago!) - this better not be an April fools' joke! I don't know about you, but I am so
- [Easter Egg Tree](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/04/easter-egg-tree/) - Good Morning, Everyone! I hope you're having a good week and have been enjoying this spring so far. It's hard to believe that Easter is almost here! If you're looking for a pretty Easter decoration idea, I have a great one to share with you today! You only need a couple things to create this
- [Traditional Czech Easter Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/04/traditional-czech-easter-bread/) - Hello Everyone! I wanted to share one of my favorite Easter recipes with you today! This sweet bread is a traditional Czech treat that's baked year round, but especially for Easter when it's either formed into a braid or shaped into a round loaf like this. It's soft on the inside and has a similar
- [Chicken & Pesto Croque Monsieur](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/04/chicken-pesto-croque-monsieur/) - Hello, sweet friends! Are you hungry?? If not, I think you might be after this! This recipe was inspired by a recent lunch I had with a friend at a French cafe. It was so good I wanted to re-create it at home and this is what I came up with! A classic French Croque Monsieur is
- [Baking with Yeast - Recipe Collection](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/05/baking-with-yeast-recipe-collection/) - Hi Everyone! I have another recipe collection to share with you today, and this time it's all about baking with yeast! When I was getting married, my grandma told me that if I can master baking with yeast, I am ready to get married! Although, I'm pretty sure there is more involved when it comes
- [A Change of Seasons...](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/04/a-change-of-seasons/) - Hello, sweet friends! As I was going through and organizing some pictures on my laptop the other day, I came across these two. The pictures, with a view of the Jefferson Memorial, were both taken from the same spot, by the Tidal Basin in Washington DC, just a couple of months apart. The one on
- [Blueberry Streusel Muffin Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/05/blueberry-streusel-muffin-bread/) - Hi Everyone! I hope your week is going well so far! It feels like we've pretty much gone from winter to summer here in Maryland in the last week or so, I went from wearing a jacket right to wearing shorts... as much as I dislike the heat and the humidity, it feels so good
- [Chocolate Ganache](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/05/chocolate-ganache/) - Hi Everyone! Happy Friday! There are a couple of things that I have a serious weakness for, and that I could just eat with a spoon; for breakfast. And lunch. And dinner. You know what I mean?? One of them is Nutella of course, another is homemade whipped cream, and the last one is chocolate
- [Kale & Fresh Corn Quinoa Patties](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/05/kale-fresh-corn-quinoa-patties/) - Good Morning, Everybody! As the summer gets closer and the weather gets warmer, I always start looking for lighter meal options, and I thought I would share this recipe with you today! Quinoa is one of those things that people either love or hate, and I always find that the best way to make it
- [Light & Healthy Two Ingredient Pancakes](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/05/light-healthy-two-ingredient-pancakes/) - Hi Everyone! If you're looking for a healthier breakfast option, here's one for you! All that's in these "pancakes" is eggs and bananas! Now, I won't pretend that they taste just like the real, fluffy buttermilk pancakes, but they are a great light and healthy alternative! They are so easy to whip up, you can
- [Homemade Pretzel Dogs](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/05/homemade-pretzel-dogs/) - Hey Everybody! With the summer almost here, I have a super easy recipe to share with you that would be perfect for any summer picnic or party! I love making soft pretzels, and these pretzel dogs are just as easy to make, and may just be even more delicious! You could make little mini versions
- [From winter to summer...](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/06/from-winter-to-summer/) - After the endless months of dark and gloomy winter this year, this is such a happy and refreshing sight! The sun has finally taken over, and everything that was covered in snow just a couple of months ago is bursting with color again! I don't know about you, but as much as I despise the
- [Oven Baked Banana Boats](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/06/oven-baked-banana-boats/) - Hey Everybody! I have the perfect summertime sweet treat to share with you today! These banana boats are a comfort dessert at its best - they are ooey-gooey and oh so messy, but utterly delicious! Although this might be a classic campfire treat, the good news is that if you live in a condo like
- [Hearty Quinoa Breakfast Bowl](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/06/hearty-quinoa-breakfast-bowl/) - Hey Everyone! Happy Friday! I hope you all have a great weekend and enjoy some beautiful summer weather! I wanted to stop by and share my new favorite breakfast with you today! This Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a great hearty breakfast that will help you stay full at least until lunchtime! Maybe you'd never think of
- [Banana Oat Muffins](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/06/banana-oat-muffins/) - Hey Everyone! You know those days when there seems to be nothing left to eat in your kitchen but a couple of overly ripe bananas, the pantry looks bare and the fridge is empty no matter how many times you open it wishing something delicious would magically appear in there. And for some reason, those
- [Strawberry & Mint Flavored Water](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/06/strawberry-mint-flavored-water/) - Hey Everybody! I don't know what the summer has been like so far where you live, but it has been super hot and sticky here in Maryland! Pretty much the only thing I want to be eating in this weather is ice-cream and lots of it, but since I can't exactly do that all day
- [Traditional Shortbread Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/06/traditional-shortbread-cookies/) - Hi Everyone! If you are a tea lover like me, you are going to love this shortbread to go along with your tea! I can't make it through the day without my favorite English Breakfast Tea in the morning, and sometimes an extra cup in the afternoon, which is always made better by a sweet
- [Whole Wheat No-Knead Bread](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/07/whole-wheat-no-knead-bread/) - Hey Everyone! I have another no-knead bread recipe to share with you today, and this time it's for a whole wheat bread. I have made a couple different variations of the famous NY Times No-Knead Bread, with the Pesto one (recipe HERE) being one of my favorites, and it took me a couple of tries
- [Summer Baking](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/07/summer-baking/) - Hi Everyone! I just wanted to stop by and wish you all a great weekend, and to share some of my favorite summer dessert recipes with you! I love baking in the summer because of all the great fresh fruit that's available, it makes such a difference! The ripe, juicy berries and fresh, fragrant plums,
- [Roman Holiday: Part 1](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/07/roman-holiday-part-1/) - Hi Everyone! I hope you are all having a great weekend and are enjoying your summer! It's been a busy couple of weeks for us with lots of travel and I wanted to share some pictures of our time away, starting with Rome! It's really hard to sum up a city as grand and beautiful,
- [Summer Boxwood Wreath](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/07/summer-boxwood-wreath/) - Good Morning, Everyone! With the summer flying by so fast, I have a quick little summer project to share with you! You could really make this wreath for any season (I made a square-shaped Christmas one last year that you can check out HERE), but I thought the white lace ribbon added a cute summery touch
- [Roman Holiday: Part 2](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/07/roman-holiday-part-2/) - Hello Everybody! As promised, here is the second part of our Roman Holiday (you can catch up on Part 1 HERE) and it is all about the food! Because food this delicious definitely deserves a post of its own. And because much of it was consumed on this trip, and I want to share it
- [Summer Cooking with MorningStar Farms](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/07/summer-cooking-with-morningstar-farms/) - Hi Everyone! Since summer is the time when most of us are trying to eat lighter and keep our meals a little healthier, I was so excited to try out some new MorningStar Farms products! If you've never heard of or tried out any of their products, they have over 30 different meatless products, and
- [Blackberry Cobbler](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/08/blackberry-cobbler/) - Hello, sweet friends! I have a delicious summery recipe to share with you today! With just a couple of weeks left of the summer, this is a great way to use all those fresh berries, and it's such an easy, fuss-free recipe! I love comfort desserts like this, especially with fresh fruit in the summertime!
- [A Day in Edinburgh, Scotland](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/08/a-day-in-edinburgh-scotland/) - Hello Everyone! It's hard to believe that the summer is coming to an end! I hope you've all enjoyed your summer, that you've had some time to relax and have fun, and that you've made lots of new memories! We've had a busy but great one, filled with lots of travel (and jet lag), and
- [Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/08/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies/) - Hi Everybody! After a busy summer filled with lots of travel, fun adventures and not much time spent at home, it feels like life is getting back to normal again... I'm not sure whether I'm happy about that or not, but I'm excited for this fall; for the cool weather, our annual trip to the
- [How to remove wax from jars](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/08/how-to-remove-wax-from-jars/) - Hello Everyone! I have a super quick and easy craft tip for you today... for how to easily remove wax from a glass jar! I usually use some of those modern wax burners instead these days as they don't make as much mess. However, if you love scented candles like I do and have lots
- [A Trip to St. Michaels, Maryland](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/08/a-trip-to-st-michaels-maryland/) - Hello Everyone! Happy Weekend! I cannot believe that this is the last weekend in August, this summer has flown by so quickly! I hope you all have a great weekend and manage to soak up all the remaining summer fun! I wanted to stop by today and share some pictures of a recent day trip
- [Fall Quinoa Salad](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/09/fall-quinoa-salad/) - Hey Everyone! So this is my new favorite salad. And I hope it will be your new favorite salad too! I love all the comfort food that fall brings with it, but sometimes it's nice to lighten things up a little bit, and this salad is the best of both worlds... delicious fall flavor, just
- [Fall is in the air...](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/09/fall-is-in-the-air/) - Hi Everyone! It may not officially be fall yet, but it's September and that's good enough for me! As soon as August ends, fall begins to sneak its way into our kitchen and our home, and I thought I'd show you some glimpses of it today! This is my favorite season weather-wise, cooking-wise, baking-wise, fashion-wise
- [Roasted Butternut Squash Soup](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/09/roasted-butternut-squash-soup/) - Hello Everyone! I hope you all had a good weekend! I have another fall recipe to share with you today. For those nights when the weather gets chillier (and it's actually starting to feel a little cooler in the evenings now!) this is the perfect cozy and satisfying dinner that'll instantly warm you up! The soup
- [Kitchen Tip: Freezing Cheese for Easier Grating](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/09/kitchen-tip-freezing-cheese-for-easier-grating/) - Hi Everyone! I have a quick and easy kitchen tip to share with you today, that's all about cheese! Maybe you already do this, but if you don't, you should definitely give this a try because it will make your life so much easier! If you are hand-grating a block of cheese or any kind
- [DIY Sweater Candle Cozies](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/09/diy-sweater-candle-cozies/) - Hello dear friends! Happy Fall! I am so excited that fall is officially here, and I have a fun little fall-inspired project to share with you! These little candle holders only take a couple of minutes to make and look so pretty with a tea light burning inside! Plus it's a great way to repurpose
- [No-Knead Bread Bowls](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/09/no-knead-bread-bowls/) - Hi Everyone! With the fall season also comes soup season, which I am very happy about since I could pretty much eat soup for every meal of the day, every day. At least in the fall. I love baking bread and do so pretty regularly, often using the NY Times No-Knead Bread recipe which is
- [Cinnamon Recipe Collection](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/09/cinnamon-recipe-collection/) - Happy Weekend, Everyone! I don't know about you, but I don't think there is a scent or a taste that reminds me more of fall than cinnamon does. I love that spicy warmth it adds to everything, and I love the aroma that fills the kitchen when you bake with it! There's nothing like it!
- [BLACK PLUM CRISP](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/09/black-plum-crisp/) - Hi Everyone! I hope your week is going well so far! It's hard to believe that tomorrow is the first day of October. And you know what that means... less than 90 days until Christmas! I start getting excited about Christmas as soon as the summer starts coming to an end, so this is pretty
- [PEAR, GOAT CHEESE & WALNUT FALL SALAD](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/10/pear-goat-cheese-walnut-fall-salad/) - Hello Everyone! Fall is definitely in full swing here... last weekend we took a trip to our favorite pumpkin farm in Pennsylvania and got our pumpkins, the first apple pie of the season has been baked, there's a big jug of apple cider in the fridge and the leaves outside are looking more and more
- [The Simple Joys of Christmas...](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/12/the-simple-joys-of-christmas/) - . I don't know about you, but I feel like this Christmas season has been flying by so much faster than usual. At the beginning of December, I decided to keep all the decorating pretty simple this year, and instead of taking out and using every single decoration we own (and there are several big
- [Merry Christmas!](https://ahomemadeliving.com/2014/12/merry-christmas/) - Merry Christmas, Everyone! I hope you all have the most wonderful Christmas this year, whether it's a busy travel-filled one, or a quiet one at home. May it be filled with special moments you'll remember forever, and may you make new memories that will last a lifetime. And if you've spent many hours (even days!)

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