As much as I love our home, it is a challenge to take pictures in it. It has a certain cave-like quality to it

There are very few things in life better than a warm buttered biscuit. I don't know what it is about a fluffy

If there was a theme to this summer it would be "fruity cocktail". I'm not a big drinker, and especially not a

Most of the time (okay, more than most) I don't cook using a recipe. And for that reason, I don't share a lot

There really isn't such thing as a bad beach day - all days spent with sun and sand are considered good in my

Last weekend I was invited to tour Boston and the Old North Church with American Heritage Chocolate. I love bo

A few weekends ago I went to see my friend Jenny in Vermont. I had been looking so forward to going to her hou

It's one of my favorite days of the year, New Years' Eve! I love saying goodbye to the year and welcoming the

I know that it might not always appear that we are healthy eaters at my house (cough, cough, cupcakes. Cookies

L'shana tova! Happiest of new years to you! A little late to this rosh hashanah party, but that seems to be m

Have you tried the crazy addicting Cowboy Bark from Trader Joe's? Well, if you haven't, take my word, it is ta

We are about 95% moved in and settled and I cannot wait to get back into the kitchen (don't worry, I made sure

We have been enjoying some time with family in NJ this week while we wait to meet up with our household goods

The moving truck pulled away this afternoon. Our lives are packed in the way, way, back and headed to New Engl

A cheese plate is without a doubt the easiest appetizer going. It's assembling - not cooking, and that right t

My husband just came home after being away for 2.5 months. To say that we are happy that he is home is an unde

When we lived in Kansas, it took me two weeks to realize that we did not have a microwave. As you can imagine,

  Happy Memorial Day weekend! I don't know about you, but I am pretty excited about summer. I feel like t

My oldest son is on a healthy eating kick. He really wants to play football in the fall and one of his dad’s

I hope that you had a wonderful Mother's Day. Mine was low key and just how I like it. I stayed in my pj's and

A few weeks ago I was having a discussion with a friend and the conversation rolled around to cooking. She had

I had coffee at a friend's house recently and she made the best scones I have ever eaten. They were vanilla an

Jam made with chia seeds. This is an idea that I wish that I came up with on my own. It is genius. But I canno

I was reading an article on HuffPost Taste and had to laugh. It is called the 22 Most Hipster Foods on the Pla

My sister came to visit a few weeks ago and we were working on an e-book project together. (Hint - it has to d

I recently spent a glorious 10 days in Italy. It was truly life changing. Relaxing. Rejuvenating. Inspiring. I

I used to not like chocolate. I mean, if you put it in front of me, I wouldn't not eat it, but I would never g

A few days ago, I was sitting outside and it was 60 degrees. Today it is snowing. I love winter. I am one of t

A few days a week, I take my laptop and set up shop at the coffee shop down the road. Grounded Coffee has the

I am a big fan of the smoothie, and this one happens to be my favorite right now. I love coconut anything, and

Almond croissants are my most favorite thing in the world. It is really hard for me to pass one up, and I have

Broccoli is a hard sell at my house. I am the only one that likes it, but I am determined to get the rest of m

It is Mardi Gras week and pecan pralines are about as southern as it gets. When I was living in Charleston, I

Can we celebrate Mardi Gras without a cocktail? I think not. King's Cup is served at Emeril’s Delmonico duri

Last week I celebrated my 4th birthday. Today I am celebrating again. My new website over at BreeHester.com ha

This week celebrates 4 years of Baked Bree. I could not be more proud or feel more a part of something special