I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! We sure did! Our celebration started driving to Iowa on Wednesday to spend time with my side of the family. It's rare that we are all together so we were excited to spend time with everyone. We left after Vin's work and I was freaking out because we would be driving in the dark with two kiddos. I'm not worried about Raya anymore (my 3 year old), we can distract her with toys, snacks, movies, etc., but Nora (almost 1) just can't sit in … [Read more...]
Friday Stuff #3
Wahoo! It's Friiiiiday. First things First. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and I made some Pink Velvet Cupcakes to help the cause! Please check out the recipe and read through the post to learn how you can get involved - I would be forever grateful! Also, I'm on Snapchat! My username is stuckonsweet. Come follow me to see my behind the scene foodie pics! So Izzy and Raya are buddies. Well...for now at least, Thank God. It's alway a worry when you bring a baby home to your fur … [Read more...]
Friday Stuff # 2
Happy Friiiiiday! Raya and her cheeks wanted to say hello. Heeelllooo!! What do you have going on this weekend? We have a packed full weekend - I am super excited about it but know it's also going to be exhausting...wait...I have a 9 week old baby... Anyway, we are celebrating a friend's 30th Birthday tonight...can't believe we are starting to turn 30. I know I know...it's still young but it's definitely starting that "next stage" in life...nothing a few drinks can't handle though. … [Read more...]
Friday Stuff #1
Are you on Snapchat? It's the new cool thing. You can follow my life and food adventures if you want! My username is stuckonsweet. :) Well hello there! I typically only share recipes on the blog, but lately I've been thinking it could be kind of fun to share important insights to life...like what TV shows I'm watching, or pictures of kitchens that I want, but can't afford, or just thoughts about certain things like how I now drink coffee all day since having a baby. Sounds kind of fun … [Read more...]
Raya Mae
So it's been awhile. Sorry about that! I have a Chocolate Cake Recipe with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting and a Peanut Butter Cookie recipe to share with you very soon, I promise! In the meantime, I am excited to announce that Vin and I welcomed our baby girl, Raya (pronounced Ray-a) Mae on Tuesday, July 28th at 1:27pm! She was a wee little thing, 6 pounds 4 ounces and 19 inches long - don't worry though, I will fatten her up real quick! She came a bit early, two weeks to be exact. We are … [Read more...]
The Sweet Stuff: Life Updates
Hello there! I'm starting a new series as part of "The Sweet Stuff" about my life. I am hoping to share a weekly or bi-weekly post about all the little and big things that are happening in my life right now. Enjoy! I went back to West Des Moines Iowa for my friend, Laurie's (we call her Lo), bridal shower. On Sunday my dad picked up cinnamon rolls from The Machine Shed for all of us to munch on for breakfast. These cinnamon rolls are RIDICULOUS! They're huge, like a pound each, and … [Read more...]
The Sweet Stuff: a super special update on life
So what's going on in my life besides pasta, cookies, and the occasional salad? The whole family! Missing my sister because she's taking the picture and brother and beautiful sister-in-law. Vin is saying "yeeesss" because he guessed the gender right! Love this picture of Gram (on the left) and Nonna (on the right) Vin's lovely parents. My lovely parents. A baby! Yes, Vin and I are expecting our first baby this August. We're … [Read more...]
New Orleans
I am finally getting around to sharing some of the pictures I took in New Orleans. If you haven't been there yet, go! Like now. It's so much fun and the food is flipping amazing. Truth? I have never been somewhere where the culture was so apparent. Besides, the food, of course, my favorite part were the people. They're, interesting, passionate, proud, musical, and know how to party. I'm also into that witchcraft stuff. I think it's so fun and that's eeeeeverywhere. So if you want to know how … [Read more...]
The Sweet Stuff: Izzy Update
I can't think of anything better to talk about today other than my cute as heck puppy, Izzy. Hilarious. I know. If you don't know already, Vin and I got a puppy back in October - best decision of my life. I am completely and totally in love with her. As Tom Cruise says in Jerry Maguire, "she completes me." If you follow me on INSTAGRAM, you already know this about me and you may know Izzy a little better too, but nonetheless, I thought it would be fun to share some of her best moments … [Read more...]
The Sweet Stuff: Twin Anchors
Happy Friday! New on the Sweet Stuff - My favorite rib joint in Chicago! I have promised to write this post for some time now and well, today's the day! Twin Anchors was established in 1932 and is one of the oldest taverns in Chicago. Still in business after 80 years? You know it's good! It has so much history. Celebrities from Frank Sinatra to Chef Emeril Lagasse (BAM!) have visited this finger lickin' rib joint. It has appeared in several publications such as The New York Times and has … [Read more...]
The Sweet Stuff: Meiomi Pinot Noir
We're talking about the good stuff today. By good stuff, I mean wine. You may have noticed a link on Stuck on Sweet called "The Sweet Stuff." This is where I will be sharing my....welll... stuff. I will be sharing things like my favorite restaurants, food/beauty products, WINES, etc. etc. I am excited to start sharing a little more about me with you...be afraid, be veeeerrrry afraid. Today I am sharing one of my favorite wines with you, Meiomi Pinot Noir! I had no idea about this wine … [Read more...]
Baby Izzy
Look what I got? Her name is Izzy and I love her more than food. Enjoy the pictures! :) … [Read more...]