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Some of you already have seen these pics, on my Facebook page, but I wanted to give my step's sister's bridal shower a bit more love and expand a bit on the menu. Spinach Bake recipe from Our Best Bites Red Velvet Cupcake recipe from The Novice Chef Creamy Tomato Soup hiding in that little...
Well, it's not really a snapshot. It's more of a none step by step tutorial. I saw this killer pumpkin on everyone's favorite time sink (the same reason this post went from 5 minutes to 35 minutes...) Ok, back to the pumpkin. DIY: Lace Pumpkin Get yourself A pumpkin (I got one of those insanely over priced fake ones from the...
September is here, and you know what that means: a bounty of fresh ingredients ripe for the picking and a shift in dinner cravings as the weather cools. Whether you're clinging to the final days of summer or eagerly awaiting the warm spices of fall, this recipe roundup has something for everyone. From quick and...
If you have yet to experience St Augustine, it’s soon to be on your bucket list. The food scene is a blend of savory cultural dishes, top-notch culinary ingenuity, and celebrations of fresh and local. Here's our list of the best restaurants in St Augustine, Florida Thanks to St Augustine for hosting my trip. Thoughts and...
St Augustine is a city mixed with a rich history, amazing food, culture, and no shortage of things to experience. It’s a welcoming old-world, inviting, and a little magical. It feels like you have stepped into an ancient European city while enjoying the luxuries of amazing modern cuisine and fun! It’s truly a uniquely charming...
A quick and easy adult cocktail perfect for fun social gatherings using fun flavorful ingredients from the Mike's Hard varieties! This one features the Glacier Berry - with some fresh berries and a spritz of seasonal flavor - it's the perfect cocktail to greet your guests! {Skip ahead to the cocktail recipe!} Today I am...
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...
Whether the star of the show, or paired with a beautiful roast, this creamy veggie risotto should be a happy place for all of us! Go on, give it a try! Are you already planning a killer at home Valentine's Day dinner, or will you be spending the night out with someone special? Valentine's Day...
It's very simple. Shorter days make me a little old lady. I just want to wrap up in a blanket and read until the sun comes back out to play. It's making my already crazy jam packed busy life speed by that much more rapidly and I am not sure I can tell the weekends...
Down a stretch of 213 in Maryland sits an abandoned golf course. The once pristine greens sit overgrown with grasses and the water holes have become a stunning trap as they hide beneath the growth just peeking out every so often to remind you not to venture too far. On the corner there is a gas station, one...
It's morning, you actually got a workout in, and you just need a refuel before heading out the door. This Spinach Smoothie will get you there. No frills, just fuel. It's that time of year.... I'm starting to itch for spring. Mother Nature's cruel sense of humor gently pushed cabin fever over the edge with...
Spending half of the summer off my beloved mountain bike and learning to road ride I have decided to add one more goal to my season this year. A 100 mile road ride this Saturday for Bike to the Bay, a fundraiser for MS. There will be a lot of people, the day will start...
Today's the day for our super big awesome bake sale for Muffin! Muffin is the sweetest little pit you ever did meet. She's currently recovering with Response-A-Bull rescue, after being found neglected and abused in Baltimore. Muffin is currently being fostered and cared for with some loving and amazing people. Her foster mom is the sweetest person...
Today is all about Dad. The man of the house, the king of the castle, and speaking as my daddy's little girl - the most awesome, selfless, coolest, tougher than nails, genuine, always make you smile, give you the shirt off his back, truest person that I will never know. I am blessed to have...
Another busy weekend filled with mud, friends, and mountain bikes came and went faster than I would have liked. This is our second time heading to the epic 12 hour Granogue race, but the first time really participating. Last year we had a killer view as we marshaled the 'Tunnel of Love' for a few...
Salad can be pretty boring by itself. I need protein. I need crunch. This Corn-Chip Chicken Salad has both. Enough chicken to make it a real meal, packaged in crunchy corn-chips. Yup. Some days I want to quit. I want to pick my bike up and throw it into the woods and never look...
Tuna Pasta Salad; This is an easy, hearty side dish that will go well with any barbecue. A protein packed pasta salad that eats like a meal. Part of me wishes every weekend could be as action packed as this last one, and part of my knows I will never survive. The computer was shut...
A 4 day Virginia weekend with no map or plan in which I learn that even though the memories are about the trip and not the destination, sometimes a little preparedness goes a long way. Motto of the week "Instagram that shit!" Which would have probably been more awesome if I had a cell phone signal for...
If you are anything at all like me, you are still trying to gather your pumpkins and figure out what your costume will be for the upcoming Halloween festivities. Yeah, I am the master and commander of having my stuff together. I may not have carved a pumpkin yet, but I can toss you some awesome Halloween themed recipes...
Taco night getting a little... predictable? Let's ditch the usual and dive into something crazy delicious: Tacos with Chorizo! These bad boys are bursting with flavor, come together in a flash, and are guaranteed to shake up your taco routine. Looking for an easy chorizo taco recipe? Then, you'll love this Mexican-inspired recipe! Chorizo, whether...
It's been almost a year since we purchased our mountain bikes and headed out for the trails. A year ago, every time Handsome wanted to ride, I would whine to myself internally and barely pull myself along the trails. I was exhausted. I felt horrible. I wanted to quit. Saturday evening the weather was bordering on...
If you were anywhere near my neck of the woods (literally) on Saturday evening you would have heard a very disgruntled female on a mountain bike shouting at the trees in frustration, "Why can't I make left turns?" That's right, almost a year of pedaling my ass off every night and those tight turns still get me. I...
For reasons unknown to me, I woke up and decided to cut the soda habit on Saturday morning. We can call this a quarter life crisis or something, but it's time to make some changes. I allowed myself one Pepsi on Saturday while at work and haven't had once since. I'm staying strong. Pray for...
With all our out and abouting going on on the mountain bike trails I realized I needed a few new toys of my own to go around. First, I wanted an everyday lens to have out there. My 35mm was just not cutting it for quick action shots. And a bag to tote all of...
We have had a really busy weekend and a lot of things I want to talk about with you that are really important to a food blogger, but *almost* everything got bumped to brag about more mountain biking. This Sunday, in a rather spontaneous choice, Handsome decided to race for the first time. The course is at...
This weekend was that perfect kind of weather that inspired you to get up and go outside, fitting for Earth Day weekend. Did you get your green thumb on, go outside and roll around in the sun (you know, until all that rain on Sunday)? I took Saturday off and enjoyed a little staycation to...
Pimento cheese sirloin sliders are a delicious and easy New Year's Eve appetizer. Also the perfect snacks during the New Year's Day football games! Christmas came and went and now its time to ring in the new year with snazzy parties and fancy cocktails. I have been invited to a few of such events, but as...
Creamy chicken pasta salad is a cold pasta salad recipe that's packed with flavor. It's easy to make, so it's perfect for a quick dinner fix. I can not be the only one who needs a day off after that 'holiday' weekend, right? Truth of the matter is, I didn't get a day off! I...
Raspberry chambord is paired with red velvet cake and white chocolate cream cheese frosting to create a deliciously indulgent dessert, that I've titled Raspberry Chambord Red Velvet White Chocolate Trifle. Yes, that's a mouth full of words, and a delicious mouth full of food! I've often read when one is feeling down to bake something to...
It’s another quick dinner fixins post because its 11:18PM as I type this and it's the first time I’ve sat down for what seems like all day. Those 4-inch heels weren't such a great idea after all today. It's the holiday season and I work retail, Handsome is frantically trying to raise his grade in...
Chocolate mint sandwich cookies make a great addition to any holiday cookie platter. Crisp chocolate cookies with a peppermint cream filling. What's not to love?! Two weeks ago, I scoffed at the ads for "last minute shoppers," but here it is December 15th and I am feeling the holiday crunch. Its that time of year...
Had your fill of stuffing and turkey, made your way through the masses of people on Black Friday and still not feeling the jingle in your jolly? Well, I'm here to help with some awesome events to get you in the mood! Grab your mittens and come join Pass the Sushi on Saturday December 4th...
Asian pot stickers are delicious Asian dumplings filled with spinach, green onions, ginger, and pork. They're a tasty appetizer, or serve them with a side salad for a light meal. Somehow this holiday weekend has turned into a 3 ring circus of sorts for me. Ever since the BF and I got together the one thing I...
Grilled chicken kabobs are a recipe that uses fresh chicken breast and garden vegetables. Season them up, put them onto skewers and grill them up for an easy weeknight dinner. Normally I wouldn't post a 'review' about a grocery store. I think they change from one block to the next and it really has to do with...
Oh wait, we don't have a steamer... Most kitchens have an oven and a stove top. The kitchen I am currently doing most of my food fiddling in doesn't. Not that it doesn't. There is a space being occupied by an oven, but it doesn't bake. There's a stove top on the top of the...
There's something cute and charming about sitting around watching fireworks and relaxing. Unfortunately, that is not on my agenda for this year... The parents are hosting a shindig in the backyard for the 4th of July. Because, pre-made beef burgers and hot dogs are not even an option with my family at these kinds of...
This coffee cake recipe is perfect for a holiday brunch. It's moist and buttery, with just the right amount of brown sugar crumble on the top! Yesterday was Easter, and for the first time in a very long time my parents chose to entertain.They invited 11 people over, both family and friends. We started cooking...