I've been under the weather this week (hello cold season) and wanted to create something that would give me some good health benefits and hopefully boost my immune system to *fingers crossed* beat this cold before Thanksgiving. I always love a good juice recipe and have really enjoyed experimenting with different fruits/veggies/spices to make a... Continue Reading →
Today, I wanted to share more about how small kitchen appliances can really make your life so much easier but also so much more enjoyable. I always believe that food and the kitchen should be a place of safety and bring joy so I've listed below the top small appliances that will transform your kitchen... Continue Reading →
I love a good mock-tail (and cocktail too) and was feeling in the mood to make one tonight. Introducing my fizz-tinguished citrus twist...see what I did there?! This is a light, refreshing, mix of citrus and is a nice way to top off the end of the workday. See the recipe below! Ingredients: 1 can... Continue Reading →
Thinking about hosting your first Thanksgiving next week? This experience could be very overwhelming very quickly but with a little bit of planning and creativity, you can make it happen (and enjoy it)! Here's a 'cheat sheet' of five easy steps to make it a stress-free and enjoyable experience: Step 1: Plan Ahead! Start by... Continue Reading →
There is something fun about making your own pizza and I think Half Baked Harvest does a really nice job making her recipes easy and delicious. Here's my take on the Garlicky Greens Pizza recipe that is featured in her "everyday" cookbook: Time and Effort: Easy ( <30 min prep + baking time) Skill Level: Easy to... Continue Reading →
It's gotten chilly outside and, to me, there is just something about warm banana bread that makes me so happy when we head into fall. I decided to make one of my all-time favorite banana bread recipes this week - Joanna Gaines "After School Banana Bread" recipe linked here or check it out in her... Continue Reading →
I love this question because I have personally focused on this throughout the year to make my life easier during the week! Between full-time jobs, social plans, self-care, etc. it can be difficult to put effort into meals each night. Sometimes by the time I'm finished working, walking the dog, working out, it is 7pm... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite appliances in my kitchen is my Ninja Foodi - it's a mix of an instant pot, crock pot, and air fryer and it is incredible! It makes dinner so easy and quick! I had some pork ribs in my freezer I needed to use so went for this honey-mustard rib recipe... Continue Reading →
The Kitchn is another blog I absolutely love. They have so much variety on their blog and some really fantastic recipes to make. It was a rainy day in Richmond and the perfect day to make cookies BUT I've been really wanting to stretch myself to find recipes that are yummy but also gluten/dairy/soy free.... Continue Reading →
Hosting can be super fun but also very stressful. It seems like the world has set an expectation of perfection when it comes to having people over to your home. Magazines show perfectly cleaned homes with plenty of seating, matching dishes, beautiful linens, etc. Pinterest shows pretty photos of food that is plated like a... Continue Reading →
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