Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Peanut Butter Chocolate Reese Cupcakes
Yum. I do NOT make enough delicious desserts. I'm always so focused on what to make for dinner that dessert is such an after thought. But I had the perfect excuse to whip something up for Jenny's Biannual Clothing Swap -- where all the girls come together with the...
Yummy Mini-Pita Pizzas
Technically, you could make this with only three ingredients: Pita bread, cheese and tomato sauce. Boom, delicious. If you have anything extra though, go for it. I had the idea to make mini-pizzas on pita bread the other day so I went for it. I had run out out...
Panko Parmesan Baked Cod
What's monumental about tonight's dinner? I made it up! That's right -- no recipe. I just scrounged around the cabinets and found some things to throw together. Before I started cooking earlier this year, that would have been unheard of. But I'm learning. I'm learning...
Sweet Home Indiana
So this post is really late but whatev! I truly look forward to my trips home like nothing else. It is a breath of fresh air to see my family and since Giovanna was born last year, I seriously crave seeing her. Some of my favorite moments are hanging out with my...
If I Stand
God uses music so powerfully and when I let Him in through beautiful songs, He really speaks to my heart. I know my blog isn't normally about the "serious" stuff but every so often, I need that outlet. One of the most touching musicians I've ever encountered in my...
Book Clubbing It
I really love that my living room looked like that last night! I'm always a bit nervous when hosting something but this was one of the most fun book clubs we've had in awhile. I think it's partly because the book was a light read and more fun than some others we've...