The Ask Anna Blog

My 5 Favorite Fall Desserts

It’s that time of year again when we dig out our hats and scarves, and watch the leaves turn gold and fall from the trees. Whether or not you enjoy this season (I do!), fall is the perfect time to fill your home with the glorious smells of pumpkin, ginger, caramel, and hot cranberries. Mmm… I’ve rounded up 5 of my favorite fall desserts to help you do just that. I hope your sweet tooth is ready! #1 Pumpkin Pie Croissant French Toast The first of my favorite fall desserts comes from Andrea of Cooking with a Wallflower. With this recipe, she… Read More

Seasonal Decor Organization Tips

It’s getting to that time of year when we pull out our Fall decorations, then Halloween, then Thanksgiving and finally Christmas. The problem with this is that it can be a frustrating experience if you haven’t organized your seasonal decorations and you’re left rummaging through boxes because you can’t find something. So today I’m sharing the best tips for seasonal decor organization, these tips will set your up for success each year when it’s time to bring them out. Here’s what you need – Clear plastic storage bins Label maker Trash can, or donation box Let me explain some of… Read More

Roasted Honey Sesame Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts tossed in honey, sesame oil, and soy sauce then roasted until slightly charred. These roasted honey sesame brussels sprouts are delicious and a great side dish. Hi! I’m Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and this month I’m back to share with you this roasted brussels sprouts recipe. I’ve been so busy lately that life feels so crazy. It’s so funny how sometimes things just come in clusters. Lately, I’ve been going to bachelorette parties, bridal showers, weddings, baby showers. It feels like there’s something every weekend! That’s where quick and easy recipes come in handy. I don’t… Read More

Watermelon Hibiscus Sparkling Soda

Watermelon juice mixed with hibiscus tea, topped with club soda, this watermelon hibiscus sparkling soda is delicious, refreshing and perfect for those warm summer afternoons. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower. I’m back this month to share with you a deliciously refreshing drink perfect for these hot summer days. I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer so far. It’s been a pretty eventful one for me. I’ve been hiking through Muir Woods and Point Lobos State Reserve. I went strawberry picking, pie tasting, apple cider tasting, and clam chowder sampling. It’s been such a fun summer… Read More

Back to School Organization Tips

I love spending summer with my kids but I always breath a huge sigh of relief when school starts back up again! I love my kids but I also love having time to work, time to workout and time to take a shower (all you moms know what I mean)! However when they get home from school, unload their stuff all over the place, then it’s back to chaos. Today I’m going to share some helpful organization tips, that we use in our household, to keep the back to school clutter at bay. #1 Backpack organization In our laundry room… Read More

Tips & Tricks for Organizing Outdoor Toys

It’s officially summer! I don’t know about your house but here, the kids are running around enjoying summer, we’re swimming every day and filling the sidewalk with chalk drawings. Today I’m going to share a few tips for how to organize outdoor items from pool toys, towels, outdoor games, etc. These tips have all come from experience, I’ve tried lots of different things but these are the ones that have worked the best and stood the test of time! 🙂 #1 Pool toys Pool toys are the worst! I don’t know how, but they always end up everywhere. A few… Read More

Office Refresh

Thank you BHG Live Better for sponsoring this post and my mini office refresh. This month BHG Live Better gave me the opportunity to freshen up my office. I haven’t done anything to my office since its original makeover a couple years ago, so I was excited to add a little texture and style to the room. If you’ve followed me for more than 5 minutes, then you know I’m obsessed with the color teal. However over the last year I’ve been trying to incorporate more dark blues into my design, as an accent color to all the teal… Read More

Summer Caprese Tart

A delicious tart filled with fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese, this summer caprese tart is easy to put together and perfect for the summer. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m back this month to share with you this delicious summer caprese tart. It’s almost summer! Just another few days, and it’ll be official! I’m sooo excited for the sweet berries and all those stone fruits! And even though tomatoes are available all year around, they taste the sweetest during the summer months. It’s hard to resist all the fresh produce! What are you most… Read More