As summer quickly approaches, I am searching for the perfect summer cocktail. Something easy to whip up but something that is beautiful and seems fancy – even when it’s not. I was browsing Pinterest one afternoon and came upon a recipe for Blackberry Margaritas – my answer to the summer cocktail quest! I am a … More Blackberry Margaritas
One of Greg’s most favorite things is mashed potatoes. I must admit – I have never used a recipe for mashed potatoes in the past. I’ve always just thrown together what was on hand and the results have always been mixed. I wish I was a good enough cook to always have stunning potatoes, but … More Bangers and Mash
Happy Friday! These past couple of weeks have been crazy! My side hustle (the cookie and cupcake business) has been inundated with orders ranging from bridal showers to graduation to end-of-the-year banquet orders! I find that any free moment I have I am in the kitchen baking away! This bridal shower cupcake order was super … More TGIF – fun finds
Remember when I mentioned Greg’s cousin, David, the pastry chef? Well, he’s amazing! David makes all sorts of super cool creations and he has so many tips and tricks from pastry school, and I’m always eager to learn whatever I can from him. Since he was in town, I called him and asked if he … More Fancy Brownies
I have never made chili. Even when we were meat eaters – chili has never been something I have attempted. The picky eaters in my family don’t like chunks or spice, so clearly chili is off the menu! But recently – I wanted chili, and the universe seemed to want me to make chili, too! … More Vegetarian Chili
Do you ever get a craving for a food and can’t shake it…until you actually eat it? Hope I’m not the only one! My friend mentioned that she was making a good ‘ole hashbrown casserole for Easter and I instantly had this amazing dish on my mind. I’ve been pretty good with my eating healthy … More Hashbrown Casserole
I am always on the lookout for an easy make ahead lunch that I can prep on the weekend and enjoy all week. Oh, and it has to taste good. Something that I actually want to eat! Looking through Tiffani Thiessen’s, Pull Up a Chair, I found the unicorn- a healthy, make ahead, delicious sounding … More Quinoa Salad for Lunch
Happy Friday!!!! I have a very long kitchen- and I love having a rug to liven the place up. Since moving into our house four years ago, I have gone through at least four rugs! I hate how dirty they get and how difficult they are to clean. I had heard of Ruggable rugs and … More TGIF- fun finds
*Note: this recipe is neither healthy nor is it vegan. It is just really, really good!* Greg’s cousin David (the pastry chef) was coming over for dinner and a little dessert tutorial – more about that next week- so I wanted to make a dessert that would be both easy (so I didn’t embarrass myself!) … More Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Trying to keep my dinners new and fresh, I recently went back into some of my old cookbooks (that whole sentence was a bit of an oxymoron – right?) and discovered some recipes that I haven’t tried in awhile. Hence – Panko-Crusted Fish Sticks! When we were first married, I was a terrible, horrible, no-good … More Baked Fish & Chips
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