Lisa

  • Walnut white chocolate chip cookie bars

    I was in a baking mood and whipped up a pan of walnut white chocolate chip cookie bars. This is Betty Crocker’s recipe for chocolate chip cookies. I love making them as cookie bars instead of regular cookies because I don’t have to go through the effort of chilling the dough or shaping the cookies….

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  • Sunday Social: TV

    Be sure to stop back this afternoon! I’m posting a recipe for walnut white chocolate chip cookie bars.   1. What was your favorite TV show as a kid?Growing up, we didn’t have cable until I was eight, so I didn’t watch a lot of TV. ABC used to play movies Saturday evenings, and my favorite…

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  • Where I come from

    So where are you from? It’s a question that is asked a lot when meeting new people. During sorority recruitment, we tried to avoid asking potential new members (PNMs) this question because everyone always asked it. And 90% of the girls were from Virginia. Summer is PCS season for the military, and I know lots…

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  • Avoiding the “I don’t care”

    I think it’s really important to continue to date even if you’re engaged or married to avoid falling into a routine. But how many of y’all ask your beloved where you want to go out for date night and get “I don’t care” as a response? I found this idea on Pinterest and decided to…

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  • 25for25: July

    July already? In honor of my 25th birthday this year (umm, what?), I’ve decided against traditional new year’s resolutions and am hopping on the 25 for 25 bandwagon. Basically, 25 goals I want to accomplish by my 25th birthday on September 18. 1. Be a better Christian: attend church regularly, finish The Purpose Driven Life,…

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  • Baked spaghetti

    Baked spaghetti

    Mac first introduced me to baked spaghetti at an Italian restaurant in Falls Church called Anthony’s. Since we don’t live anywhere near there, I whipped up my own version. Baked spaghetti is a delicious remix of the standard baked pasta dishes. The ricotta cheese melts together with the marinara to make a creamy sauce. This baked…

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