Okay,  I am mildly obsessed with blondies.  I have always had a secret love for them.  There’s just something about the chewy, nutty, sweetness of it all.  Given the choice, I will almost always choose a blondie over a brownie  Unless it’s some kind of amazing zero calorie brownie.  I’d obviously go for that, who […]

There are tons of fun group events in the food blogging world, and I just found another one!  I’m joining up with Staci Edwards and her pals for what she calls Bake-N-Blog.  We’re each making one of the 33 cupcake recipes from Ming Makes Cupcakes, which all look sinfully delicious.  I’ve picked the Sour Cream […]

So maybe right now you’re saying to yourself, “What is this strange pasta dish I’m staring at?  It doesn’t really look that good.”  You are right about the strangeness, but definitely wrong about the goodness. Can I go on a quick, but related sidebar about extended stays in someone else’s house?  Don’t get me wrong, […]

 If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you should know that I love me some Martha Stewart, and I especially love me some Everyday Food.  In this summer’s issue, there’s a huge list of summery things to do/eat, and I got happy/hungry just reading it.  I wanted to share it with […]

Remember earlier this week when I said I wanted to make this galette from Smitten Kitchen?   Done.  Loved it. Of course, hers is like 14 times more beautiful than mine, but here’s why: a) she’s crazy talented. b) I didn’t have a rolling pin, so I rolled the dough out with a pint glass. c) […]

It’s TWD time, people! This week’s pick is Dorie’s Brrrownies, chosen by Karen of Welcome to Our Crazy Blessed Life.  This was an easy recipe for me to complete, especially while out of town, and I am so thankful for that!  We’re staying with a dear friend (and bachelor) who is a little low on […]

 Recently, I’ve been feeling a little down about this blog.  The last few months, I’ve been out of my gourd just trying to get through the days with all our summer traveling (to catch you up: we had a baby in March, moved across the country in May, hubs has had required USAF training continuously […]

I don’t know about you, but I am loving these reviews.  They are making me feel so creative! This week, I reviewed a product from another brand I’m already a fan of, Simply Organic.  Simply Organic is a delightful line of organic spices and spice mixes.  I received some of their basic spices as a […]

It’s the Fourth, baby!  Time to grab you some good eats. I was running around like a crazy person yesterday morning trying to throw these cookies together for a July 4th cookout.  Definitely worth it.  I stole the recipe from my girl Martha, and she was on point, as usual.  It’s basically a s’more in […]

Yesterday, I told you I’d be starting a weekly review of natural and organic products.  Today, we’re kicking off the series with Nature’s Pride 100% Whole Wheat Bakery Buns.  You’re at the edge of your seat, I can tell. I’m sort of picky about my sandwich breads.  I like them to have a certain texture, […]

Alright, party people.  Get excited.   We’re starting a new feature on Oven Love: natural and organic product reviews.  Bam.  Here’s the plan: Every Friday, I’ll review a natural or organic product, and if you’re lucky, I’ll include a recipe to go along with it.  Maybe I’ll have some coupon contests?  Maybe it will be fun? […]

A week or two ago, my brother, sister-in-law, my mom, the little one and I had a special dinner honoring my dad on Father’s Day.  My SIL made an amazing spread: bacon-wrapped filet, steamed crab legs, potatoes, grilled asparagus, and a delicious shrimp cocktail.  She was inspired by some Good Eats episodes for most of […]