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  • Garlic-Herbed Cream Cheese Spread

    This delicious and easy garlic-herbed cream cheese spread is a delicious addition to your charchuterie board or just to have on hand in the fridge to go with those crackers or on freshly baked bread. This is a delicious and… Continue reading

  • Reflecting Back on 2024

    As December comes to an end and a new chapter is on the horizon, I find myself, like many reflecting back on the last 12 months and over analyzing how it went. Each and every year I lose perspective on… Continue reading

  • Mastering the Art of Sending Elegant Christmas Cards

    Christmas time is a time for making everything a little more special, and sending elegant cards is definitely part of that equation. I do realize that ultimately, it’s the thought that counts… but is THAT it? Is that all that… Continue reading

  • Pomegranate & Parsley Relish: The Perfect Alternative to Cranberry Sauce

    Pomegranate & Parsley sauce is an amazing alternative to cranberry sauce. Despite the fact that I was born, raised and still live in Cranberry Country I am not a fan of the cranberry flavor. My family owns cranberry bogs for… Continue reading

  • Julia Childs’ Boeuf Bourguignon

    Julia Child is legendary for her boeuf bourguignon recipe, and one taste of this dish and you’ll know why. Although there are a few steps to the creation of this delectable meal, it’s much easier than one might think. This… Continue reading

  • Creamy Mac-n-Cheese

    Mac-n-cheese is a staple comfort food in my world regardless of the weather. I don’t care if it’s 80* or 21* I love me some mac-n-cheese. My Papa’s made an amazing version and so didn’t my Nana. I have adapted… Continue reading

  • Easy Artisan Dutch Oven Bread

    Snow days are for snow angels, snowmen and easy Artisan Dutch Oven Bread. There’s almost nothing better than the aroma of fresh bread baking on a cold and snowy day. While the kids are enjoying the outdoors, I’m enjoying the… Continue reading

  • The Best Chicken Recipe: Chicken Scallopini

    Are you looking for new and delicious flavor profile for chicken? Look no further. This easy one skillet recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this tender chicken in a luscious… Continue reading

  • Remodeling my Kitchen with Pocket Change: How I’m creating Custom Cabinetry on an extreme budget.

    Remodeling can be expensive, but custom cabinetry doesn’t have to be. By using pocket change and your creative side, you can create unique and functional cabinetry (and furniture!) for your home that exudes the high-end vibe without the high-end price… Continue reading

    Remodeling my Kitchen with Pocket Change: How I’m creating Custom Cabinetry on an extreme budget.
  • New Year, Same Me?

    It’s that time again: A complete reset to life that comes in the form of New Years. A blank slate to fill up with lists and to-dos for the year. I for one refuse to set myself up for failure with… Continue reading

    New Year, Same Me?