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It's a recap of 2012 by the numbers and my hard working and underpaid legion of analytically super-minds were able to wrangle data from the interwebs and piece together the top 10 most visited posts of 2012. So, according to the data: Thin Mint Trifles Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake Banana Bread in a Mug Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos...
The party's over, but the fridge is full—turkey for days! Before you think about sandwich number three, let's get creative. Transform your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers into dishes so delightful, you'll wish you had more. With these inventive recipes, we’re turning what's left of yesterday’s feast into today’s gourmet retreat. Get ready to fall in love...
Travel tips Pudding jelly beans macaroon marshmallow chocolate cake. Caramels brownie chupa chups chocolate powder donut. Chupa chups jelly-o gingerbread fruitcake cotton candy tart bonbon croissant bear claw. Biscuit chocolate cake dessert tart donut jelly-o. Behind the Adventures Hi, I'm Rosemary Cupcake topping chocolate cake bear claw carrot cake muffin brownie lemon drops liquorice. Biscuit...
Recipe Index Since 2009, we've been posting delicious brunch ideas, dinner recipes, luscious desserts, and sippable cocktails. Find them all here along with a little snark for a completely balanced diet. Browse By Special Diet Behind the recipes Hi, I'm Kita I've been sharing content online since 2009 when the internet only had 2 channels...
Banana Cream Pie. Simple, smooth and perfect. There’s something about this simple southern pie that screams summer! Southern Style Banana Cream Pie With it’s simple graham cracker crust, vanilla custard, and layers of bananas, southern-style banana cream pies are just about as delicious as one bite can possibly get! True story; I want to run...
This espresso banana bread is packed with chocolate chips and nuts. Perfect for breakfast, or dessert. Ok you guys. Banana bread. It's one of my favorite things. So much so, that I have a single serve microwave version for when the craving really hits. There's something about it that makes me feel like I'm making...
Simple scones are a classic for breakfast or just with a cup of tea. These banana bread scones have a hint of maple and nuts and are perfect when you're in the mood to bake. You know those days when nothing is going according to plan? When there are 400 chores to be done and...
We spent 9 days on the Hawaiian island of Oahu for under $2000 (including flights)! Here's how... Hawaii, a dream vacation. For us, yes. We needed a getaway that would recharge our batteries, get us outside to play, and that we could do on a very cheap budget. Is it possible to have a cheap...
The Smoked Gin Cocktail. Charred Oranges, a fresh sprig of rosemary, sweet spiced honey, and smoked gin take your cocktail game to the next level. Looking for a smoky twist to your classic gin cocktail? A fun twist on your classic cocktail recipes, this Smoked Gin and Tonic contains the perfect balance of smoky flavor,...
Can venturing out of prime tourist spots and into less explored cultural heritage regions of our country also be a journey worthy of its own millennial eat, pray, and love experience or is it dated and tired? On a quick pop to the quiet and unassuming southern city of Ridgeland, Mississippi, I was determined to...
Check out my love for the best convertible pants I have worn and a special prAna discount code for PasstheSushi.com friends and family! This post was sponsored by prAna but the thoughts, opinions, and experiences expressed her are all my own. #iblog4prAna In 2013 I purchased the most comfortable pair of convertible pants I had ever tried...
Looking back over 2016 with a ton of image. Get comfy and grab some snacks. (Seriously, I warned you). OMG you stayed. But really, go get in your PJ's and snuggle up cuz, this is a crazy long post. I can remember hitting my late 20's and people starting to inform me that things were...
Creamy Carrot Soup Recipe a perfect gluten free, paleo or vegetarian soup to serve this comfort food season. Plus, it's delicious so no one will judge you. I am going to come right out and say it. Gilmore Girls is dead to me. ( I think I just heard you gasp through the screen.) Not...
This Moscow Mule Drink infused with fig vodka is perfect for a hot summer day. Made with fresh muddled figs, fig vodka, fresh ginger beer, and garnished with figs, this vodka cocktail will become a staple in your cocktail recipes! We love a good Moscow Mule – the fresh lime, ginger beer, and vodka are...
The best part about summer entertaining is cooling off with a tropical libation. These Chocolate Dipped Boozy Pina Colada Popsicles are just what your next party needs! All the flavors of the classic cocktail, with just a teeny bit of the punch. So sit back, pretend a cabana boy is giving away free rounds, and enjoy one...
Uncomplicated and perfect in its simplicity, Flourless Chocolate Cake is a rich special occasion dessert that is perfect enough to stand alone. And better yet, it's really not complicated to make at home. Ever debated over dessert, agonizing over each of the delicacies on them menu, finally, making a choice, to sink your fork...
I hadn't been to a "Blogger" conference in a while and decided to step out of my comfort zone last fall and attend a few fun social things to kind of get back into the swing of things ( read main goal : spread some GirlCarnivore lovin' and grow my travel writing ). I had almost...
Everything comes with balance. That's something I am struggling on in the last year. Being 99% self-employed, my income is feast or famine, which can lead to crazy stress. Traveling all over there's no set routine. There was eat a little bit of everything the chef put in front of you days and then there...
You will have your guests guessing at the secret ingredient that makes these Mama's Mashed Potatoes. Light and fluffy with a signature tang - this is a perfect batch of mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, just like my mom used to make them. Ever have a batch of bad potatoes? My best friend, an amazing cook, and...
Today was spent walking through the town of Cologne, Germany while on a cruise down the Rhine River. It is a beautiful city that has history dating back to the Roman Empire still standing in the town to this day. I saw cathedrals, medieval history, culture and people of all sorts. I am not sure what...
These homemade Easy Cinnamon Rolls are your new breakfast go-to, made with a dreamy brown sugar and maple syrup filling, rolled into deliciously gooey cinnamon rolls, and drenched in cream cheese icing. It's the best way to start your day! Looking for the best fluffy cinnamon rolls? You're in luck because this easy cinnamon roll...
Work the hustle. Every single day. See, the thing is, I am a fan of good juju. I believe what goes around comes around even if it always doesn't seem that way. It's hard some day, maintaining all of the things and not fraying at the ends. Trust me, even the best fray. But they...
Forget brookies, grab a slice of warm brownie walnut pie and scoop a big helping of fresh vanilla ice cream on top for the perfect double hitter dessert combo! Random chats from Kita. Something I haven't done on here in a while. This week was full of sexism. I am not sure if it's the...
These are seriously easy no-fail Peach Shortcakes that make use of fresh, seasonal product and come together super fast. Exactly what you need for a sweet summer dessert. It's fruit season and bike season and beach season and just all the kinds of things that make me smile from ear to ear. The other day...
This North Carolina Lemon Pie is one of those smooth but tart treats that is perfect on a hot day. Not enough to make you pucker, just enough to make you want to stick the fork back in for another bite. And the crust, possibly my favorite crust to date! The sky turned yellow then...
And a Seattle Weekend Recap A few months back Peabody, Erin and I tossed out the idea of a weekend get together, and since I am all about random acts of awesome lately, we made it happen. So, what happens when you put 3 totally hot food bloggers with only one man and a puppy in...
Sorry, guys. I couldn't help it. I have been eyeing this recipe up for like 2 years. I meant to post it last year, but my macaroon skills were not up to par. After 3 attempts, I walked away vowing to try again. Well, again was this season, and sure my macaroons may not be...
and a The Biscoff Cookie & Spread Cookbook Giveaway! Need a soft delicious cookie to add to the line up that isn't loaded with the same old chocolate chips? These little doodads are the cookies you have been looking for. Double down with butterscotch flavor and knocked out of the park with a little hit...
These Baked French Toast Sticks are quick and easy to grab and go in the wee hours of the morning. Best part? They can be made ahead in big batches, and frozen. Looking for the best homemade French toast sticks? Making French toast sticks at home gives you that unbeatable made-from-scratch taste, lets you customize...
Shrimp Po Boy Burger is a Cajun-spiced all-beef patty with spicy grilled shrimp, topped with shredded lettuce, tomato and a zesty remoulade sauce. Uniting burger lovers and seafood aficionados one meal at a time! Did you know that for the entire month of May we are celebrating #burgermonth over at GirlCarnivore and on BurgerMonth.com? That’s...
These Hot Cross Buns are dense and hearty. Perfect for those cold mornings when you want to snuggle up with your coffee by the fire. Yeast is not. my. thing. I know that there is a skill, a knowledge bestowed upon those who work with yeast that comes from practice, finely honed skills, a...
Who doesn't love Kabobs? Quick, easy, and hand held meat on a stick! Try these Pineapple Beef Kabobs and pretend you're in a tropical paradise! I don't know about you - but I am quitting this winter. I am quitting it so hard, that even as you read this, I am sipping a fruity cocktail...
Are you in search of the perfect Cranberry Christmas Cake recipe for your festive celebrations? Delight in our special cake, bursting with juicy cranberries and infused with holiday spices, promising to be the star of your Christmas table. Looking for the Ultimate Cranberry Christmas Cake Recipe? Wondering if this is the place to find the...
The flavors in these Sage and Honey biscuits are subtle and homey. Just a hint of sweet and savory blended together. Perfect alongside dinner, or breakfast. Let's face it. That round little dough boy makes a pretty perfect dinner roll and there's nothing wrong with that. No one will judge as the bread basket empties...
It's October. People are tweeting about their excitement, sharing pics of pumpkin everything from that giant chain coffee shop, and are in general excitement over the arrival of fall.... I remember when fall used to be my favorite season. But, at the moment, it's just messing with my mojo. Sure the leaves are beautiful and...
Don't knock it til you try it. That's a phrase I grew up hearing when something new was put on the plate in front of me. I have tried to live like that since I started cooking. The more I cooked, more ingredients I worked with, the more I tried, the more food I...
Let's talk about that summer that I gained 10 pounds. This summer. And learned looking at the scale wasn't the most important thing in the world. I'm 5'2" - 5'3", 27, and let me tell you, ten pounds is a big deal. A huge deal. I'm not sure I will ever reach a point when ten...
Some of the best recipes come from crinkled pages stained with ware and yellowed with age. This is one of them. Handsome's mother gave me an older copy of Fleischmann's Yeast book when she and I were talking about must try yeast recipes. We talked about how dough has a feel and you can figure...
My first official race season is over. It all started last July with the novice race at Fair Hill. I was only able to participate in 4 mountain bike races this season due to my injury while running back in June. Overall, I would have loved to have mountain biked more, ran more, and been...
4th of July rocked, even though the fire works were cancelled and the locals decided to make their own. Sending my dog into fits... We had a happy and safe forth doing the things we love, riding and cooking. We got to relax and enjoy ourselves and have our first real 'day off' in forever....