Everything (But the Underpants) Movie Night Snack Chocolate Bark

September 7, 2017 Amanda Plott

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I'm always super excited around here for the release of movies. It's always been fun to have themed movie nights where I create dished inspired by the movie we're watching. One of the last movies we saw was 'Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie' at the drive in movie theater this summer. It was really such a fun kids movie. So, I thought with it about to be released that I would make a Captain Underpants themed treat!

Captain Underpants is perfect for family movie night. It's a film with a lot of heart. I love that the story explores the great friendship between Harold and George and their connection through a love of writing and creativity...

Skinny Tomato Basil Soup

September 5, 2017 Amanda Plott

This was actually one of the first recipes that I posted here. It's been a family favorite for years and years now. Well, at least 7 years anyway! It was also one of the first real recipes that I made for my family.

I love it for how easy it is to make, but it's also one of the most delicious soups you can make, and is rather guilt free too!...

California Style Open Face Breakfast Sandwiches

August 31, 2017 Amanda Plott

Ever since I got my pullet eggs last week, I've been in breakfast heaven. And since I'm getting more of them later today (while they're still in season), I wanted to use up the few that I have leftover for breakfast again today! It's not what I had planned, but Hurricane Harvey sort of threw me off my schedule that I had laid out. So, I'm just winging it here.

If you missed it last time I talked about pullet eggs, basically they are smaller eggs that are laid by chickens under a year old. They're richer and have bigger yolks than eggs laid by older and more mature hens. So, when I find them for sale I always buy them while I can...

Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

August 28, 2017 Amanda Plott

Well, we survived the wrath of Hurricane Harvey this past weekend here in Austin Texas. There were moments when I thought I would need an ark to get my daughter to school today, but that wasn't the case. Thankfully for us here, the rain was moderate and just light enough to continue absorbing into the ground and finding it's way to the overflows. The wind was the worst of it and is still going stronger than I would like. I'm fortunate though and know that not everyone in Texas was nearly as lucky. My heart goes out to all effected but this record setting giant.

Even though our power only went out very briefly here, the lighting (or lacking of) outside all weekend is what ultimately kept me from being able to get a new recipe out. So today, I'm back at it with the sky being perfectly bright and overcast for great natural lighting!...

Tomato, Mozzarella & Avocado Salad (Sponsored)

August 22, 2017 Amanda Plott

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BaronessPatches #CollectiveBias

We made it! I finally got back from our end of the summer spur of the moment vacation road trip across two states with just myself, my mom, and my little girl. It was a blast! The girl trip that we've always wanted with three of our four current generations of ladies among my family. That being said, we literally got home with one day between us and back-to-school! Talk about flying in hot.

What else does back-to-school mean? Meal time chaos at it's finest. Add in a touch of being exhausted from the trip and you've got the perfect mix for bringing in my favorite wing mom. The Baroness...

Mermaid Toast (Sponsored)

August 14, 2017 Amanda Plott

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Mermaid season is coming to an end just summer does. But, I thought that I would get one more good mermaid inspired dish out there before then. With back-to-school hot on our heels I thought that a perfectly simple and oh-so desirable on-the-go breakfast, snack, or treat would be the way to go.

This is one of those delicious snacks that are better-for-you but take little time or effort, making it perfect for back-to-school chaos...