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• Blackberry Brandy Fizz Cocktail

  

  Welcome 2018! I welcome this year with open arms as 2017 wasn’t all that I had hoped. It was a wonderful year, but after so many milestones in 2016, it fell a... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2018 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Super Spooky Halloween Punch (Kid Friendly)

  

  Halloween is in the air! All my neighbors have their houses decked out for Halloween, including a skeleton man sitting in a chair that my dogs think is real... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2017 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Homemade Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats

  

  I spoil my dogs rotten. I’m not ashamed of this and am a true believer that it is the whole point of even having a pet. Both of my dogs are rescues and I want... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2017 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Buffalo Chicken Queso

  

  Football season is officially back, y’all! I am one of those heat lovers that shrugs off humidity and would be happy with 10 months of summer (the other 2 month... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2017 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Lemon Ricotta Cookies

  

  Does anyone else get the urge to bake in the summer? I got back from an amazing trip to Nashville with my Chicago girls for a Mountain Mama II trip and we had... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2017 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Grilled Asian-Style Brussels Sprouts

  

  Last week I shared a recipe for Grilled Ginger Lime Chicken and I made these to serve on the side. I love being able to cook everything outside in one place... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Grilled Ginger Lime Chicken

  

  My husband got an amazing deal on a grill last year after we moved in to our house. We were leaving for Michigan and I had all the bags packed and ready to go... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Spicy Gochujang BBQ Sauce

  

  One of our great friends in Morgantown introduced us to Gochujang during one of our many dinners he and his wife made for us. It’s a Korean fermented red chili... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2017 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Trifle

  

  The first day of spring has passed! I am so excited for this year’s warm weather. We have a lot of work to do on our new yard. Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2017 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Creamy Feta Mac and Cheese

  

  We took a cruise at the end of February thinking we could come back to maybe a warm March. Boy was I wrong! Oh well, at least I ate like an absolute queen on... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2017 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Valentine’s Day White Berry Sangria

  

  It’s a few days early but, we’re all ready for Valentine’s Day over here! As much as Ben likes to drink whiskey and beer, he’s secretly a fan of my little... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Pink Russian Cocktail for Valentine’s Day

  

  Valentine’s Day is 3 weeks away and that gives you plenty of time to start planning your menu! For the past 5 years or so, Ben and I buy huge steaks and then... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2017 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• S’mores Oatmeal Cookies

  

  It has been a struggle to get in the kitchen lately. The main floor of our house is torn up so we can replace the old carpet and laminate with new bamboo... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2017 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Homemade Gingerbread Coffee Creamer

  

  I’m definitely on a gingerbread kick this holiday. Last year I was all about pumpkin all the way through December, but this year I am loving the rich, full... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2016 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• 5 Holiday Side Dishes for Christmas Dinner

  

  I mentioned that I hosted my first Thanksgiving this year, with a lot of help from my mom. I won’t be hosting Christmas dinner as we’re making our rounds with... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2016 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Gingerbread Cobbler

  

  I can’t believe there are only 9 days until Christmas! We finally got some snow here in PA and it’s making me feel very festive. Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2016 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Cranberry Orange Muffins with Rosemary

  

  I successfully hosted my very first Thanksgiving dinner this year! My mom and brother and his girlfriend made the 7 hour drive out to our new house and spent th... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2016 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Creamy Mushroom Pot Pies

  

  I am a pot pie fanatic. I love everything about them. The gravy, the crust… okay that’s about it. To be honest I always pick out the vegetables in most... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2016 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Our New Home

  

  We’ve officially been moved into our new house for 3 months now and things are coming together. We had a lot of updates we wanted to do and we’re slowly making... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2016 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Pumpkin Molasses Bars with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

  

  I think it’s safe to say that pumpkin and molasses is one of my very favorite flavor combinations. I love pumpkin anything, but the rich flavor that comes from... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2016 LIFESTYLE, PETS