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The Super Bowl isn't just football's biggest night; it's also the ultimate showdown for foodies everywhere. Whether you're in it for the game or the commercials, one thing's for sure: the right spread can make or break your party. From finger foods that'll disappear before halftime to main dishes that are as memorable as the...
Get ready to elevate your Super Bowl party with a lineup of chicken wing recipes that are guaranteed to score big with your guests! Whether you're looking for a spicy challenge, a sweet victory, or something uniquely in between, we've got your taste buds covered. Let's tackle these winning flavors and make this Super Bowl...
Explore a delightful array of Thanksgiving side dishes you won't want to miss. From classic mashed potatoes to innovative twists on traditional recipes, elevate your feast with these delectable options. KETO CRANBERRY SAUCE No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without this Keto Cranberry Sauce. You’re likely familiar with store-bought cranberry sauce—the one grandma used to cut...
Looking to shake up your cocktail game? Making cocktails is fun, delicious, and easy, and with this list of the 9 Must-Have Cocktail Mixers for Your Home Bar, you'll be on your way to great drinks in no time! What Are Cocktail Mixers? Cocktail mixers are ingredients used to enhance the flavor and balance of...
When it comes to the perfect winter cocktails, there is no shortage of lovely libations to sip on chilly nights. Here are tips from award-winning cocktail makers for what to have on hand for the best delicious winter cocktails. Liquor to stock for winter cocktails When stocking a bar for winter, you want to ensure...
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...
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Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway to the soft sands of the gulf coast or follow amazing food celebrations around the country, heading to Fort Myers Beach for the annual Shrimp Festival is a perfect reason to get away. This trip was hosted by The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel. "If you're...
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...
With a vibrant mint liqueur, whiskey, Irish cream, and heavy cream, this Creme de Menthe Cocktail recipe is the perfect after dinner drink! This bright green drink tastes like a peppermint patty in a glass with a minty flavor that will leave you feeling refreshed. Let's face it. Most cocktail recipes can be pretty boring, but not...
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...
Cheap Thrills - disconnecting and getting outside for an internet detox and hard reset with friends and family around the campfire. This post was sponsored by the adorable sheep speckled Sheep Thrills wine out of Italy. Wine for an outdoor adventure post? Yep, sponsored, but we're talking my language already. 😉 Something about this...
An intense two-day education into one of our nation's biggest agriculture commodities and it's valuable diversities. America's Corn Country, a tour through the fields of Iowa. This post is in partnership with Iowa Corn Organization for the IA CornQuest 2016 however, the corny jokes and opinions are all my own (ok, not so many corny jokes on...
Ever wondered how to create dark and moody food photos? This quick and easy tutorial shows you how to change the mood of your photo with fill cards. All you need is a foam core and a window! There seems to be to two types of food photography, dark and moody and bright and light....
Fall peaks quickly in the Upper Penisula of Michigan, lasting a brief four weeks usually from mid-September to mid-October. It's a magnificent burst of pure autumnal foliage that makes for a spectacular weekend destination. Lucky for you, I have a killer agenda for an ideal three day getaway. No one told me about speckled cliffsides...
Everyone asks me what camera to purchase to be an amazing photographer and here's a little secret, I don't think that buying a fancy camera makes or breaks you as a photographer. I think sitting down and funding in yourself, taking time, and building knowledge are what makes you better. But for those of you...
You can have a magical time at everyone's favorite childhood destination without ever buying a ticket. Here's how I get the most bang for my buck with a quick 24 hours in Orlando, Florida! Last October I had a quick 24-hour layover in Orlando where all of my plans fell through at the last minute!...
Want to get your eat on in Portland, Maine? With only 24 hours to hunt out and taste the best, I have a round-up of restaurants that you can't miss - and you may be shocked at just what made the cut. Greetings from Portland Maine for #tdb2b10k with #CabotFit 2015! #travel #explore...
Santa is coming and the office cookie swap is staring us down with its hungry sugar crazed eyes. With the lines and parking at the mall looking more and more like the zombie apocalypse is about to break out at any moment, here's to keeping it simple this year and giving a homemade gift instead....
You have 24 hours in Nashville Tennessee. No pressure but you are looking for the best eats in Nashville and on the quick. One, I should warn you that is simply not enough time. This city is booming with cuisine, and I am not just talking biscuits and barbecue. There are so many flavors happening in...
I have gathered some of the most delicious and creatively best ice cream recipes from around the web and put them in one great big bucket list for ya. It's been a crazy hot sort of summer. One where you melt the moment you step outside. But you know what that means! It means that...
At the end of the day, when the dishes are drying and the wine bottles are empty, the house is hushed with only the soft subtle background music lingering softly and is once again empty of the buzz of the guests... That's the moment when you can sit back and digest the few quick...
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We laughed a lot, we ate well, and most of all, we relaxed for a moment in this busy summer... Recently, we had the pleasure of driving down to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort. Located just off of route 50 in Maryland, on the Eastern Shore, this is the perfect place to escape from the...
This one is a smoky blend of chipotle cranberry cheese, candied bacon, sweet potatoes and your favorite barbecue sauce all atop a spiced turkey patty. It started as a desire to make a healthy burger, something a little leaner for dinner... but then I started thinking about delicious things... like candied bacon... and how I...
In the mood for something tangy, with just a touch of sweetness? The Jack Rose Cocktail is it. Add a splash of color to your friday night. How are you celebrating Valentine's Day? We're escaping a weekend early to test our luck on the slopes. We have geared up (thanks to some awesome friends) and...
Last month I had the privilege of touring the Culinary Institute of America with several other food bloggers. I live and work in a college town. It's a thing. I had mentally prepared myself for a tour similar to what I'm used to. My mind was blown. The CIA was a work of dreams, set...
As you are out spreading some Fa La La this holiday season bouncing from party to party, don't forget to grab something to thank the hosts for all their hard work. It takes hours of prep, cleaning and cooking to throw a proper holiday shindig. Why not reward all that hard work with a little gift...
Thanksgiving, it's time to think outside the bird... This year, make a stuffing that is cooked in the oven, not inside the turkey, for a new side that everyone will love, Thanksgiving dressing. The delicious flavors in this chicken dressing recipe make a cozy, carb-filled side dish that will make your mouth water. As much...
This weekend was killer. Handsome and I participated in Bike to the Bay for MS 2013. It was a 75 mile trek from Dover to the beeches of Delaware with the option to add an additional 25 to round out the trip to a full 100. I went into the day wanting to crush the...
Let's face it, food bloggers can be a bit pretentious about food. We love to cook, we want to showcase out mad skills, and most of all, we want to share it with out loyal readers on our blogs the next day. But, here's the thing. My 'real' friends could care less about any of...
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...
Trying to figure out what to make your Dad for Father's Day? Check out this round up - 25 of the the manliest meals from the archives - gathered all in one spot just for you. So grab some napkins, a sheet of scratch paper and let's plan an epic Father's Day menu! Bourbon Braised...
Strawberry Basil Gelato. Our tiny human brains can't process how epic the flavors will be until you actually take that first bite. And oh.my.god. it's just you, a big batch of gelato, and a spoon after that. Here's a little something from your childhood that grew up just in time to save your taste buds from another...
This savory Snake Bite Sandwich from Guy Fieri packs a ton of flavor and can feed a crowd. It's round two of Pass the Cook Book Club - and I'm not sure I could be more excited. This month we cooked recipes from Guy Fieri's cookbook. I had received this book as a gift for my birthday...
This Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe looks long and time consuming, but is really pretty basic and pairs wonderfully with the veggies and cornmeal cakes. This was the very first post for the Pass the Cook Book Club! An idea I had to dust off my ever growing collections of unloved unused cookbooks. And to...
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...
Need a quick meal to get some food in your tummy before the impending sugar rush of the Trick or Treat haul? Yeah, me too. There is a giant bag of mini chocolate goodness that looks like it wont be given out this year due to the crappy weather just calling my name. So before...
Maybe it's because I have already spotted Halloween decorations in someones front yard and that stores are already decorating the aisles in red and green, but the upcoming fall cookbook releases have me scratching to write a letter to Santa. Or to at least do some serious hint dropping. So in order of my most anticipated cookbook...
I'm not saying another year has come and gone, but this cake ain't for no one. This tic mark represents the year I officially turn 'old' according to my boyfriend, and that I have to start revising previous years for fear of the trade them in, trade them up policy. It's ok, you should hear what I...