pizza

It's been one of THOSE weeks!  My days have been memorable in terms of raising a happy, healthy child.  Babycakes is in the middle of her "wonderful twos" and never ceases to amaze me with her intellect, challenge me with her negotiation and reasoning, and drive me absolutely bonkers with her lack of obedience.  That sounds nicer than it could have, right?  Earlier this week, she exclaimed: "I just LIKE being naughty, Mommy!!" Don't we all...don't we all... And today these rules were created. ... Read more » about New Rules + {Homemade Self-Rise Pizza}

I'm lightening things up a bit from yesterday's more serious "Our Words Matter" post. I learned something new this week: how to activate yeast.  While I was on vacation in Arizona, my dad made his weekly homemade pizza dough.  Not only did he show me how it's done, he equipped me with the recipe.  And I, like any loving daughter, decided to go out on my own and not follow his instructions.  The recipe called for 1 Tbsp of sugar.  Me? I don't need sugar in my pizza dough! ... Read more » about Activating Yeast + {Caramelized Onion & Peach Pizza}

Today we are celebrating something special - this is my 100th blog post!  Thank you again for joining me in this journey! I am excited to share a fabulous pizza recipe, originally inspired by my lovely mom.  Hers was covered in carmelized onions, which I'm sure would be good.  But dear hubby HATES onions.  Really, hate is a nice term for his overwhelming loathing of the sometimes smelly vegetable.  Dear hubby and I have been married for almost 8 years, but each time we're at my parents' house I have to remind them of his dislike hate of onions.