Soft Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels

I've loved Auntie Anne's Pretzels from the first time I tried it in the Philippines in the late 90's. Since then until now, it's one of those things that I just couldn't resist when I'm at the mall. How could I, when I can smell its wonderful aroma wafting over from like hundred feet away. But it's not just me, the hubs and the girls love Auntie Anne's too, and we all have the same favorite flavor --- Cinnamon Sugar. We never fail to buy some whenever we pass by an Auntie Anne's store. But when we feel like eating our favorite soft pretzels and we 're too lazy to go to the mall, we just make some at home. 

Yes, you read it right! We make pretzels at home! Whenever we crave for soft pretzels, we just whip them up at home...just like what we did last weekend. Thanks to this recipe from Food Network that I found a few years ago, we can enjoy homemade pretzels anytime. No need to stand and wait in a long line at the mall!

You should try this, I tell yah! Not only are these pretzels better tasting than store bought ones, they are also way cheaper! Making them is also a good way to spend time with your kids! You'll all have so much fun rolling, stretching and shaping the dough...and I'm sure your kids will learn a very important lesson...i.e., store bought food can be made even better at home. ;)

Whole Wheat Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

My youngest daughter has long been requesting me to make Strawberry Cookies. Well, I finally gave in to her request the other day. But since my eldest daughter isn't a big fan of strawberries, I thought of making Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies instead of just plain Strawberry Cookies. That way, I can be sure that both my daughters will eat them...and to make the cookies healthier, I used whole wheat flour.

We all loved how the cookies turned out! Indeed, the combination of strawberry and chocolate never fails to please. The only drawback is that the cookies turned kinda soft and a bit soggy the next day. So I suggest you either make a smaller batch and eat them fresh from the oven, or you refrigerate your leftover cookies. My daughters enjoyed eating the refrigerated cookies for dessert. 

Hope you'll get to try the recipe...and if you do, let me know what you think.

Oh by the way, let me take this chance to greet you all ♥A HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY!♥
Hope your day will turn out as lovely as you want it to be!

Stir Fried Beef and Broccoli

If I will be asked to choose my favorite cooking method, I'll definitely choose stir frying. It only involves heating oil in a pan then adding and stirring the ingredients until they are cooked, and you have a delicious meal in less than ten minutes. Stir fried dishes are also healthy and very flexible. You can pretty much toss in whatever combination of meat and vegetables that you have in the refrigerator. What could be better than that?

This Stir Fried Beef and Broccoli that I am sharing with you today is one of my family's favorite stir fry dishes. Not only is it very easy to cook, it's healthy and delicious too. Cutting the ingredients may be a little time consuming, but considering how good this dish is, it's all worth it! You should try it!