We & Serendipity

I always hear that after healthy eating for a few months, you'll no longer crave the sweets and the unhealthy stuff. I've quickly learned that I'm not one of those fortunate individuals. I still crave the good stuff (well, really, the bad stuff). I am constantly needing a chocolate fix…

my sister introduced me to these amazing chicken pillows.  then, i lost the recipe she gave me, so i improvised. and ohhh my good golly gravy. these things are amazing. they're easy, delicious, and i'm pretty sure everyone you make them for will love them. so i decided to share the recipe!…

when mr. schroeder & i got married,  he fell in love with jamba. i mean, he really likes it.  the other day, he was sick & so i went to buy him a jamba. before i leave, i decide to mention this little important key factor:  "you should try something from the secret menu for once...&qu…

this is my first year giving neighbor gifts.  if you know my mom...you know that  she is one of the most thoughtful people ever.  every year, she bakes for hours and hours & days and days... all for her neighbors. she makes caramels that are to die for.  i decided to incorporate this tradition…

this is one of mr. schroeder's favorites. almost everything i cook a lot is pretty simple.
once again, i got the recipe from the worldwide ward cookbook. [my favorite.]
here is the recipe: 
4-6 chicken boobs.
heh. boobs.  1/4 c. butter. 1 11-oz. can mandarin oranges. 1/4 c. soy sauce. 1 tbsp. c…

some call it puppy chow. some call it muddy buddies.
allrecipes.com tends to dig "puppy chow."  while chex mix makes their own muddy buddies.
what do you call it? 
either way, this recipe is absolutely ridiculously amazing. i got it from all recipes.


it's a delicious little snack. an…

most of my friends don't know what  baklava is. which is so sad. guys. this stuff is to die for.
i thought i would share the recipe. via.
ingredients: 
1 (36 oz.) package phyllo dough.

1 pound chopped nuts. 1 cup butter. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

1 cup water. 1 cup …

i would feel guilty if i hadn't posted the recipe to the yummiest chicken salad sandwich out there.
it comes from the worldwide ward cookbook. buy here. 
please tell me if you end up making it. it is easy peasy and absolutely de-lish!

1/2 c. mayo 2 tbs. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. oni…