Joy In Every Season

Kale Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

I'm always looking for new salads, after all, I eat salad nearly everyday (sometimes twice a day). This sweet Strawberry Vinaigrette was the perfect dressing for my kale salad. It would also be delicious on a spinach salad! I think this Kale Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette is quickly becoming my new favorite! I live in California, and there is never a shortage of ripe berries. We can find them year round and they're always sweet and delicious! Besides how delicious it is, this dressing ... Read More about Kale Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Watermelon Lime Slush

Watermelon Lime Slush is the perfect summertime treat, and so simple to make with just three ingredients (plus ice)! My Watermelon Lime Slush was inspired by my recent trip to Waco. At Magnolia Market they have a courtyard lined by food trucks. Everything from sandwiches, kettle corn, sweet tea, and of course, watermelon slush. At Magnolia they sold it in a hollowed out watermelon. It was a very cute presentation, but I figured a couple of tall glass would be easier to handle. Doesn't it ... Read More about Watermelon Lime Slush

My Newly Updated Blog

Friends, I need to apologize. I've been MIA for quite some time. It's a long story, but I'm happy to say that I'm back and excited to show off the new look on my blog! After being absent for so long, it gave me a lot of time to analyze what I loved and didn't love about blogging. I've loved my blogging, and it definitely provided a creative outlet for me, but something was missing.  I'd lost some of my passion. That was really hard for me to admit, but once I did, I decided to figure it out so ... Read More about My Newly Updated Blog

Gooey Sprinkle Christmas Cookies

Simple Gooey Sprinkle Christmas Cookies, also known as Gooey Butter Cookies, are one of my favorites. They're simple to make and everyone loves them! In fact, they're always the first cookie to disappear from my cookie jar! I've been making Gooey Butter Cookies for years, but just recently have been adding fun and colorful sprinkles to them. Obviously, with it being the Christmas season, it was only fitting that these Gooey Sprinkle Christmas Cookies were filled with green & ... Read More about Gooey Sprinkle Christmas Cookies

Cranberry Croissant Bread Pudding

Cranberry Croissant Bread Pudding is the perfect combination of tart and sweet! I love the tart "pop" of the cranberries combined with the buttery croissants and the dusting of sweet powdered sugar. The homemade whipped cream is an added bonus on this Cranberry Croissant Bread Pudding.When I decided I wanted to make something with a bag of frozen cranberries that I had in the freezer, I debated between a Cranberry French Toast Casserole and this Cranberry Croissant Bread Pudding. Other than the ... Read More about Cranberry Croissant Bread Pudding