Happy National Waffle Day

That's right, folks, today in 1869, marks the day of the first US patent on the waffle iron.

I love waffles. They are amazing in their ability to be both crispy and soft at the same time. 

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Yes, this is an entire post dedicated to the deliciousness of waffles. 

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If I wasn't sitting at work, I'd be whipping up a batch of waffles right this minute to enjoy as an afternoon snack.

My waffle-maker is by far one of the favorite gifts I've received.

I life to put rainbow sprinkles in the mix because they melt into very fun tie-dye blobs. Although blueberries are pretty darn tasty too. 

How amazing does this chocolate-dipped waffle-pop look?

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I foresee waffle-coffee-ice cream-nutella-sandwiches in my very near future. 

How about you?

Are you a waffle or a pancake person?

How do you like your waffles? Drizzled in syrup or spread with jam?

XO,

Chelsea

I HEART Thursdays - In The Kitchen

Few things please me as much as stepping into our kitchen and whipping up something delicious. Admittedly, that something is usually something sweet. I prefer my food healthy and my sweets SWEET. Its my own little way of justification. If I eat pretty healthy most of the time, then I can hoard the elaborate desserts!! Case in point: I made these delicious little morsels last night, Halfway Cookies.

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Intrigued?? Check out the recipe over at The Kitchn. Mine didn't turn out exactly as I had planned, but I refuse to give up. It just means I will have to make them again to master them ;)

I definitely find cooking therapeutic. There is something soothing about coming home after a hectic day and creating something to feed my loved ones. Weeknight cooking is a bit less...creative, with hungry faces staring up at me. But I do usually manage to carve out some time over the weekend to channel my inner Julia Child.

Spending all this time in the kitchen has me craving cute and useful gadgets and tools to outfit my space.

I'd have to start by donning this sweet apron. 

Wouldn't want to mess up my duds. 

 

With these amazingly adorable bowls I'm sure to bake up something sweet.

I'll gather up all my ingredients and be sure to have these around for good measure.

I'll keep a close eye on things 

and be sure not to flip out

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But I might get parched midway

 and have to go for a tall glass cooled down with some super cute ice cubes,

 

or perhaps I'd prefer a frothy, hot cappuccino

to help wash down the goodies

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What's your favorite thing to whip up in the kitchen?

XO,

Chelsea

i HEART Thursdays - sweet thangs

Yay, its Thursday again!

My honey does indeed come home again today - and this time for a four day weekend. So perfect for us that two holidays bookend this weekend!

Not only is it Valentine's Day, but its also moving weekend! We're taking the move-in plunge and celebrating it on Valentine's Day! I've got a few tricks up my sleeve and I'm excited to see what he might be up to as well.


Here's my sweet little list of heart things for today...


yum. meringues are some of my all time faves


swirlies and checkers and polka dots - oh my!!


simple, sweet bon bons



good enough to eat!!
this adorable little felt set from LittleFluffStuff would be perfect for tea parties with Harper Lee


no sweets post would be complete without some cupcake lovin'







What sweet thangs are you HEARTing today?





XO,

Chelsea


images sources: weheartit and flickr