spooky spiders and ghosts*

This time of year marks some very humongous events that have forever changed my life.

*One year ago this week I discovered the enormity of the food blogging world.

*One year ago this week I discovered my now-favorite passion - baking and creating goodies.

*One year ago this week I made the most creative thing that I had ever made in my entire life - these spooky spiders and ghosts.

These were made for our Halloween party at work, as well as for all of the students.These little guys brought a creative side of me that I didn't know existed, and I am literally getting teary-eyed just thinking of just how much they mean to me.

Now, the picture I have is one that I posted to my Facebook a year ago, so it's not the greatest, but these little guys will forever hold a special place in my heart. You can find the recipe of how to make them here from bettycrocker.com. Luckily they have the cutest little picture with the recipe, so that you can see what they look like up close and personal. They will be a huge hit wherever you take them, and they will not fail to bring a smile to everyones face! You just can't help but be happy around these cutest little dudes.

Happy Halloween everyone!

-alyssa*

coconutty sweet chex mix*

Happy Monday everyone! What better way to start the week than share the most amazing snack EVER! This stuff is out of this world. I had it for the first time when I was probably around 10 and never had it again until last year. The thought of this baffles me. I finally googled how to make this amazing treat and then we made it for the kids for a snack on Christmas. It turned out just as amazing as I had remembered it!

I just made this deliciousness over the weekend for our trip to my sister-in-laws - in-laws cabin. Who wants to see pictures of our fun weekend???

Went snowmobiling - Landon went 90 mph w/ me on the back! BIG TROUBLE!!

Shot some guns - I'm an expert clay pigeon shooter!

Don't we look official??

This was our form of transportation for the weekend! AWESOME!

My sister-in-law Andrea and I in the monster Jeep!

We had such a fun time and of course it wouldn't have been complete without some amazing food! The first night Landon and I made some chicken tacos with some cookie dough stuffed cupcakes (recipe coming soon). The next day Andrea made us some yummy orange waffles w/ buttermilk syrup (recipe coming soon) for breakfast, chili for lunch, and a whole Thanksgiving spread for dinner! Then on Sunday morning I made us some yummy strawberry crepes (recipe coming soon). All in all it was an awesome weekend with lots of good food and amazing company!!

I made us a bowl of this chex mix and it was gone I think in less than 24 hours. This stuff is addicting and I am warning you now, don't make it unless you are prepared to clear your schedule so that you can glue your hand to the bowl. Seriously it's all you will be able to think about until it is gone.

Coconutty Sweet Chex Mix

from GroupRecipes

1 1/2 c butter

1 c white kayro

1 c sugar

3 c rice chex

3 c corn chex

6 c golden grahams

1/2 c coconut

slivered almonds

In large bowl combine cereals, coconut and almonds. In saucepan combine butter, sugar and kayro. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Pour over cereal mixture. 

Spread on wax paper till slightly dry to touch. 

Separate into bite-sized clusters.

Serves 12 

When I made this Landon thought it looked disgusting (he's not a coconut fan - but neither am I). The minute he tried it he was hooked. I am so excited that there is actually something sweet in this world that boy likes. Now I am going to have to make it on a weekly basis, but I am fine with it. Stay tuned for the rest of our cabin weekend menu!!

-alyssa*