Lifestyle
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Haleiwa, the surfer town of dreams
This summer, after a lifetime of wishing, our family was able to visit Hawaii for the first time. We spent a week on Oahu at the North Shore, and after hearing so much about what to expect and the many things not to miss, now we understand why everyone’s eyes light up when they talk about Oahu and the memories made there. I’ll share some of our adventures on Oahu here, and some of the experiences that we loved. Whether you’ve been for your first time or still hoping to make the trip, I hope you’ll enjoy the pictures and feel some of the Hawaiian magic. A Day in Haleiwa…
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Cookie of the Month for July: Retro Peanut Blossoms
Let’s keep it Classic this month by sticking to the basics. Nothing fancy, just a crumbly, chewy peanut butter cookie topped with chocolate. You might recognize these from your childhood. They’re an old recipe I grew up with and the pairing of chocolate and peanut butter is a match made in Heaven. These delicious treats will be a recipe you pull out of your recipe box again and again for their simple, pantry staple ingredients, quick baking with no chill time and crowd pleasing flair. They’re a little bit perfect, just like all retro throw backs. Don’t you think? Give them a try:) Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups All purpose Flour…
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America, the Beautiful
Celebrate Independence Day with Briarberry Farmhouse!
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Brown Butter Coconut Krispy Treats: June Cookie of the Month
Summer always feels a little short on time. Luckily, these Brown Butter Coconut Krispy Treats are short on time and full of summer flavor.
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May cookie of the month: Mississippi Mud Cookies
Summer’s here! Now it’s time to get MUDDY!
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Lemon Crinkles
Lemon lovers unite! These chewy, sweet and tangy cookies are a springtime dream come true! Lemon Crinkles are the cookie of the month for April!
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March Cookie of the Month:
When you’re in search of a delicious and unique bar cookie, this one will make your tastebuds feel extra lucky.
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February Cookie of the Month: Berries and Cream Sugar Cookies
Cookies might be one of the best treats to make and share to send an unmistakable message of love. It’s definitely no secret that I love Berries and so this month, as we celebrate all things LOVE, I decided to add berries to the frosting for these delicious sugar cookies. I made them as a gift for my Valentines and took them around to share just like in the “good ol days,” when we left surprises at our loved ones doors, knocked and ran away to hide. It’s one of my favorite Valentines traditions, making a homemade treat to share with the ones that make our lives so great. So…
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White Chocolate drizzled Gingersnaps
This year, I thought it might be fun to share a favorite cookie recipe each month. This will be mostly for selfish reasons, meaning I’ll get to make and EAT a batch of cookies every month for the sake of sharing the recipe. I have a cute, kind of old fashioned son who, if you ask him what kind of cookies he’d like you to make, he’ll almost always say, “How about Gingersnaps?” He started loving them as a chubby baby and the romance has continued. I love the way these Gingersnap cookies scent the whole house with warm smells of cinnamon, Mollasses, melted butter, Ginger, and Clove. A few…
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Cancer Doesn’t Get to Take Everything
Like all of you, I hate cancer. The past two weeks our family has been mourning and saying farewell to a beloved family member, my Father-in-Law, Kurt. He was one of the very best ones. Someone who knew how to love people the moment he met them, as he did with me. He knew how to serve people and gave every part of himself to the people and causes in his world that needed him. We love him and will forever feel that it was too soon to have to say goodbye. He fought bone cancer as long as he could before it took him. These weeks of sadness and…
