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• One-Pan Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shells

  

  I’m definitely not going to say that planning a wedding is hard, but I will say that it is time consuming. I’ve been checking things off my list left and right... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Mango Sorbet Margarita (aka the Adult Float)

  

  My friends have started a tradition here in WV. We like to do clothing swaps. One of us will complain that our closets are a mess and then one will kindly... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Cooking 101: How to Make a Roux

  

  A roux is pronounced “roo” and you use it as a base for lots of different types of sauces and gravy. It’s always equal parts fat and flour and then you add a... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Roasted Red Pepper Pesto with Pasta and Sausage

  

  Thunderstorms, anyone? Holy moly it’s been raining so much here! The good news is that it’s not snow. The second good news is that the trees are starting to... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies

  

  In one of my many quests to eat healthy, I brought a banana with me to work one day when I was living in Chicago. I probably got sidetracked with some other... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

  

  I recently had a very confusing day. I woke up and was very excited that my phone said it was over 50-degrees outside. I walked Molly in capri pants and a... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Orange Crinkle Cookies

  

  This has been the Longest. Week. Ever. Everyone I’ve talked to has agreed with me on this. Do you think it’s just the days feeling longer or the fact that winte... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Sweet Basil Paloma

  

  I was watching Food Network on Sunday morning and Guy Fieri made a Pink Sombrero cocktail and I could not get my mouth to stop watering. My second liquor love... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Lemon Raspberry Bars

  

  Okay winter, I tried not to complain about you too much this year. Why you felt the need to dump 8 inches of snow on Morgantown and then drop to 2-degrees is... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce with Fettuccine

  

  Ben decided to start eating low carb during our last visit home because my dad and stepmom are trying it and seeing some results! Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Cooking 101: Roasted Red Peppers

  

  I’m starting a new series called Cooking 101! I’m still learning lots of basic tricks in the kitchen and I want to share some of my favorites and my failures. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake Bread

  

  I have a big week coming up! I will fully admit that I get beyond nervous about the most ridiculous things. And what do I do when I get nervous? I bake. Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Creamy Lemon Parmesan Orzo

  

  I moved to WV from Chicago and the one thing that I miss the very most (to the point of almost wanting to sob) is the food. I miss Garcia’s Mexican right... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Mexican Hot Chocolate + Tequila

  

  Mac + Molly had some technical difficulties last week, but everything seems to be back to normal! To make up for some lost time, I promised an extra special,... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Hot Buttered Rum

  

  I spent my Sunday wishing there were a way for every team still in the running for the Super Bowl to lose. My wishes obviously did not come true, but a girl... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Basil

  

  I could eat a stir fry every day for lunch. You can change one thing in the recipe and the whole meal changes. For this recipe, I had some leftover fresh basil... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Homemade Garlic Hummus

  

  I think it goes without saying that I REALLY REALLY miss my friends in Chicago. I miss going out after work just for the heck of it, random get-togethers, and... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

  

  Happy New Year! I have to say that January 1 is becoming one of my favorite holidays as I get older. It’s a fresh start! This year you can do anything. Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2015 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• My Favorite Recipes of 2014

  

  I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are ready to ring in the new year! Here are my favorite recipes from the past year and here’s to even more deliciousnes... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• New Year, New You with Firmoo! #giveaway

  

  Can you believe we are closing in on 2015? You guys, it’s already mid-December. It’s my birthday month so I’ve been treating myself lately just because I feel... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS