The end is in sight at my parent’s lake cottage build! The painter has been busy painting the lower level. The tile guys have been working away in the bathrooms. The kitchen has countertops –...
https://www.thelilypadcottage.com/cottage-kitchen-and-tile-update/
I’ve been on a nostalgia kick lately with recipes. I think the last 2 or 3 recipes were based on my Grandma Betty’s cooking. She was a great home cook and I loved spending time in the kitchen...
We are getting closer and closer to the completion date on my parent’s Lake Cottage. The countertops were installed today, and they are working on tile. I’ll have an update post for you soon,...
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When I was getting married my mom had my grandma write out a bunch of her favorite recipes on recipe cards. My mother in law and my mom did the same, and I still have the same recipe box filled w...
Almond is possibly one of my favorite flavors. Give me all the Banket, almond croissants, and almond poppyseed muffins – yes please! This cake was always a childhood favorite when my grandmothe...
Is it just me or are teens inevitably hard to shop for? I find this especially true with teen girls. The boys don’t really get too excited about gifts and yet the girls seem to get pickier and ...
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As promised, I have a lake cottage building update for you! Things are moving right along at my parent’s new home. The cabinetry, flooring, and trim is almost done and they will be starting on ...
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I owe you all a big house update post on my parents Lake Cottage. The kitchen cabinets are in and flooring is going down – it’s actually starting to look like a real house! I’m hoping to ta...
https://www.thelilypadcottage.com/lake-house-living-room-design/
I have to admit I have never been a big meatloaf fan. My mom never made it growing up and the name is just not doing it any favors. However, my mother in law made this meatloaf and it is SO delic...
We took a beach vacation this fall and I ordered the best BLT sandwich I’ve had it my life there. I was determined to recreate it at home and see if it only tasted good because I was ocean side...
https://www.thelilypadcottage.com/hot-honey-apple-blt-sandwich/