Carrie Saum

I didn't have even an ounce of energy to spare to process my own feelings. Everything I had went to my son.

This is becoming an expensive habit, but nothing really says “I love you” like homemade cookies, so I’m going with it.

Every now and then, I produce something in my kitchen that actually blows my own mind. Heaven in your mouth - white chocolate cranberry cookie fudge!

If you're looking for the perfect, low maintenance dish to bring to parties or holiday gatherings, this is your ticket - Winter Jewel Salad!

Trail mix is a quick way to keep me from having a full-on hunger meltdown. I find it easier to whip up a batch of my own so I can control the ingredients and the quality.

It's officially fall. Pumpkin spice everything is everywhere and I totally love it. 

One of my favorite things to do is make comfort food with a twist. Not so twisty that I lose people (I see you lurking in the $13 specialty treat section, beef jerky chocolate bar). Nor will I take two foods that are genius on their own but should probably never join themselves in a culinary union (I’m looking at you, Krispy Kreme Cheeseburger).

Apparently, there's a thing happening in Houston this weekend. A sportsball game of some sort and people are super excited about it.

Nothing says fall to me like a pumpkin treat, and I love the combination of cloud-like cookies and frosting. It’s like an Oreo and a birthday cake had a baby during pumpkin spice season and created a true joy of autumnal desserts.

I've been taking some time this summer to focus on self-care.