Heartistic Desires

Homemaking is an Art of the Heart and Soul.

Love That Lasts

Cori | February 16, 2010

This has been a busy, busy week at our house. February 10th through the 16th is always busy at our house. We have several celebrations beginning with Garret’s birthday on the 10th and ending with our anniversary on the 16th. Somewhere in there is Valentine’s Day, right? And the week often includes President’s Day which [...]

Comfort Foods

Cori | January 14, 2010

Last night I made Macaroni and Cheese and it turned out so perfect looking I just couldn’t resist taking a picture or two and sharing my recipe. Which is pretty basic, but simply divine. I love experimenting with different kinds of cheeses, but didn’t have much to work with last night. It still turned out [...]

No More Teenagers

Cori | December 14, 2009

Today is my youngest’s 20th birthday. Amalie is 20. No more teenagers.
Weird.
I don’t feel like the Mom of two adult children.

Not that I mind. Aging has not yet bothered me. I figure as long as I keep telling myself I’m not old, I won’t ever get there. And every birthday I have on this planet [...]

Doughnut Drops

Cori | December 3, 2009

Ahh! Breakfast in the winter months is so comforting! I love to make hot breakfasts, but don’t always have a lot of time. Not long ago, I shared my ‘quick’ recipe for Good Morning Oatmeal. Now I’d like to add Doughnut Drops. The original recipe for these came in a Pillsbury cookbook I got some [...]

Morning Comfort

Cori | October 29, 2009

It’s getting cold here in the mountains of Utah, which means it’s time for one of my favorite things – hot and hearty breakfasts. The only problem with this being, of course, that it’s hard to make the time for a good, home-cooked breakfast so we might not have them as often as we would [...]

For The Love of Tomatoes

Cori | October 8, 2009

Recently I had the most lovely day bottling tomatoes that I thought I would share the process with you. This is way more “Ode to Tomatoes” than “tutorial”, so please indulge me! There’s just something about that beautiful red fruit that I can’t resist. I am grateful to have the equipment and the knowledge to [...]

What’s Up?

Cori | October 6, 2009

The last few weeks have been a deeply introspective time for me. I’m not sure why, but I have a hard time sharing my concerns and worries publicly. So I tend to just withdraw and stop writing. I guess first of all, I figure everyone has their own worries so why should I add mine [...]

Bear Paw Cookies

Cori | August 28, 2009

Came up with these today and thought I would share; enjoy!

Bear Paw Cookies by Cori Gillespie

Bear Paw Cookies
½ cup Butter (no Substitutes)
½ cup Shortening
⅔ cup White Sugar
⅔ cup Dark Brown Sugar
½ cup Peanut Butter, Smooth Or Crunchy
2 whole Large Eggs
2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Tablespoon Ground Flax Seed
½ cup Oat [...]

It’s Pizza Time

Cori | August 6, 2009

Grilled Pizza by Cori Gillespie

Ok, so I’m a couple of days late, but I’m ready for pizza! Homemade pizza is just one of the best things out there and much simpler than most people think. I can have a homemade pizza ready to cook in less than an hour. Considering call-in time and delivery wait [...]

Rustic Homemade Pizza Sauce

Cori | August 3, 2009

In preparation for Homemade Grilled Pizza which will be posted tomorrow, I thought I would get up the Pizza Sauce recipe for your perusal. I made my own Homemade Pizza Sauce a few years ago and I have never been the same. It’s kind of like making your own spaghetti sauce – you’ll never go [...]