Thankful: A Year In An Instagram

November 26, 2012November 26, 2012 / mikeysinmykitchen / 1 Comment

How do I begin to tell you all the things I am thankful for?

One of the many things I’m thankful for is Instagram…Because I take pictures of everything, including the things I love most. Food, family, friends and my furry little feline.

I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and took time to look back on all the things you are thankful for. Here is a glimpse into my life for those of you who only know me for my blog and not me (thanks for subscribing and leaving your supportive comments!). One thing I have to say is that this year has had its ups and downs, and Instagram only seems to capture the moments of joy and happiness. I hope this year has found you with more ups than downs and that you too can take a moment to reflect on the things you are thankful for this holiday season!

There are a million pictures I wanted to include and therefore went with the idea of my life in an Instagram, rather than all photos. So please forgive me if you’re not in a picture. I love you. Remind me to take more pictures with you. Also, though not included, I am very thankful for the Green Bay Packers…mostly Aaron Rogers…please call off your engagement.

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Sausage and Root Vegetable Roast

November 7, 2012 / mikeysinmykitchen / 2 Comments

Comfort can be found in a roasting pan.

Add a few vegetables, some herbs and some meat and you’re well on your way to a delicious meal.

It is warm, colorful and full of healthy veggies!

You can substitute any of the vegetables, herbs or meat depending on what you have on hand/are in the mood for. Chicken would be amazing. So would red onion, shallots, pears and potatoes. Be adventurous. It’s hard to mess this dish up. Throw it all together in a pan and roast for about and hour. Your home will be filled with an amazing aroma and I promise this meal will fill you with comfort!

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Triple Decker Rice Krispie Treats

November 2, 2012 / mikeysinmykitchen / 1 Comment

Moving = do not buy groceries.

So I decided to search though the pantry and come up with something sweet for you.

Things I found: Rice Krispies, peanut butter, chocolate chips, Kraft caramels and marshmallows…

Sounds like a delicious discovery.

What I came up with were some triple decker Rice Krispie treats. Regular Rice Krispies followed by a peanut butter marshmallow layer, caramel layer and chocolate layer.

We are settling into our new place and I will try to spend some time in the kitchen and share some new recipes with you soon!

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Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Walnut Sauce

October 26, 2012 / mikeysinmykitchen / 4 Comments

Sometimes I get these ideas in my head and I just can’t get them out.

This cake was one of them.

It was a combination of a few different recipes and ingredients that I had on hand, and I’m glad this was one idea I didn’t ignore. This cake is sweet, but the spices help cut through the rich caramel sauce and give it that perfect fall flavor.

Sorry I have been a bit absent the past couple weeks, Mikey and I are moving! So I will warn you now that I may not be baking that often as we get settled. We’re not moving anywhere exotic, just closer to downtown…but a move is a move and we have gathered a LOT of junk over the past two years!

Thanks for sticking with me, loyal blog readers.

You’re the best.

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Cranberry Sauce

October 17, 2012October 17, 2012 / mikeysinmykitchen / 2 Comments

We took a trip back to my hometown in northern Wisconsin a couple weeks ago.

We wanted to enjoy the crisp fall weather and see the beautiful colors of the changing leaves that you miss out on living in the city.

There is a festival that takes place every year called “Cranberry Fest” and we decided to brave the cold and crowds for a few bags of cranberries and kettle corn. It was well worth it.

My Mom, whom my love for baking comes from, insisted we make a fresh batch of cranberry sauce for my blog.