How do you say thank you adequately to friends that make a secret, silent dream come true? I’m not really sure there is a way, but if there is, I think I’d start with this Peach Crisp. It also has nectarines and plums, and is made with a whole lotta butter and love. Over the …
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This refreshing Mojito Mocktail is just what the doctor ordered. The OB, that is! Boy, have I got a refreshing pregnancy hack for you! Now, I’ve never considered myself a “big” drinker. A glass of wine or two a week, a cocktail like this Classic St. Germain once a month, maybe. But since I’ve been …
If you know me in person, it’s no secret that I have a serious snack addiction. I have a sweet tooth too, I think that much is obvious if you read my blog, but nine times out of ten, if you offer me salty potato chips or a bowl of ice cream, I’m going to …
When you become pregnant, you learn all sorts of vernacular you might never have been privy to otherwise. For example, did you know that when parents choose not to find out the baby’s gender via sonogram, they’ve officially joined Team Green? Yeah, me neither. But, you learn something new every day. The Brit and I …
One of the hardest things about living in New Jersey is the homesickness for Texas. I miss wide open spaces, and tacos whenever I want (not made by me!) and bluebonnets, obviously. But even more so, I miss my people. My core group of friends. My family, of course. But also, there are a few …
Do you ever look through old recipe books and find a recipe that truly surprises you? That’s this recipe. Lemon Drop Cookies aren’t a reference to the cocktail, not at all. They’re named after that old-as-the-hills hard candy from Brachs that we all know and love. When I was a kid, cough and throat drops …
When your baby cousin by ten years gets married, it’s one of those things you want to pull out all the stops for. Especially since James and I kind of feel like we were the first to give the “family approval” of the groom. Zach and Alycia are the CUTEST couple, and we were so …
Today I’m posting over on Green Mountain Coffee’s blog, showing off my newest recipe for them: Golden French Toast Shortbread. I truly love that coffee, and it is phenomenal in shortbread! Green Mountain Coffee and I would love to give you a chance to try it at home, so one lucky B&B winner will get …
Somewhere along the way, chocolate dipped strawberries became synonymous with Valentine’s Day. I’m not sure when it happened, but they 100% equal romance. Just ask us – our groom’s cake at our wedding featured a sheet cake decorated to look like a tuxedo, surrounded by two dozen smartly dressed matching tuxedo’ed strawberries around the edge. …
Today I’m sharing these lovely tostadas on my new favorite site: Food Fanatic! I’m in the company of so many of my favorite people, and I know you’re just going to love everything the site has to offer. Keep checking back over there for new recipes, reviews of your favorite foodie TV shows, and coming …