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• Molly Monday: August Barkbox

  

  I love when Molly’s Barkbox has a theme! For her August Barkbox the theme is very nautical and she loves it. The toys in this month’s box are a real hit and... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Prosciutto and Artichoke Heart Pizza

  

  I can’t take credit for this recipe. I went to lunch at Mountain State Brewing Company here in Morgantown with my friend Nancy, who has amazing taste in food,... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Simple Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

  

  So, I mentioned previously that Ben and I do steak night on Friday nights (and how terrified Molly is when we cook them). This Friday we were out celebrating a... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Marinated Mozzarella

  

  I made this Marinated Mozzarella in the Spring to bring to a wine club and realized I should probably share the recipe! I attend a monthly wine club here in WV... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Molly Monday: Great Mornings

  

  Working from home, I usually get up and head right into my office with a cup of coffee and get started on the day. Ben and Molly take a little while longer to... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Cherry Vanilla Muffins

  

  It has been chilly here the past few days! From what I’m hearing from friends, I think it has cooled off in most places. I’ve had the windows open and have... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Molly Monday: Wine Art

  

  This month’s wine club was so much fun! We had the most AMAZING food and set up on the host’s patio with a tarp to paint! While painting we watched a loop of Bo... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Marshmallow Popcorn Bars

  

  I’m back from my mini-vacation and feel so rejuvenated! As much as I like West Virginia, I sometimes get in a bit of a rut missing my friends in Michigan and... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Chocolate Espresso Bread with Vanilla Glaze

  

  This weekend I’m FINALLY getting out with my boyfriend for a little trip. We’d been talking about it since we moved to West Virginia, but you know how things... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• The Best Bloody Mary Recipe

  

  My family likes to drink. I mean they just really like to drink. Whenever we get together, usually the first question is, “Would you like a glass of wine?” and... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Molly Monday: Auntie Melia

  

  My friend Melia came to visit this weekend! She was in Pittsburgh for the 4th and we picked her up on Saturday morning and had our first WV visitor since we... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Shrimp Mac and Cheese with White Wine Cheese Sauce

  

  Can I just ask how it is just now Thursday? I don’t know if I’m just excited for the holiday weekend or the fact that Melia is visiting me this weekend... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Molly Monday: June BarkBox

  

  I know I’m a little late on this one! Molly received her June BarkBox just before we left for a weekend wedding (Congratulations, Theresa and Jamie! Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Summer Cocktail: Orange Tequila Spritzer

  

  My boyfriend and I were just noticing how we seem to always run out of all of our liquors at the same time. I think it’s because if I see one bottle getting low... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Super Fast Black Bean Dip

  

  I make a version of these beans every time I make tacos at home. Sometimes I eat it on the side with chips, and other times I pile a huge glob of it right on... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Molly Monday: Scaredy Dog

  

  Ben and I cook steaks on Fridays. Can you think of a better way to celebrate the week’s end than a huge chunk of beef and a big glass of wine? I bet you can’t,... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Early Morning Banana Breakfast Shake

  

  I bought some instant espresso powder to make my Coffee Cake Muffins last week and I realized it was going to last me forever. I decided to try making a... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Molly Monday: Pack

  

  So basically Molly is now on social media! She joined Pack which is a social networking site for dogs and their owners. My friend Caitlin told me about this... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Sour Cream Coffee Cake Muffins

  

  When is the last time you had a muffin? I can’t even remember the last time I had one. The last breakfast pastry I had was a piece of Classic Coffee Cake at... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS

• Pirate’s Booty Mac and Cheese Review

  

  I was shopping at Target the other day having one of those “I’m not just going to wait in line to buy one thing” moments. I really needed a box of cereal, but... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 LIFESTYLE, PETS