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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…
Setting up a perfect bar is hard on a budget, but keep one thing in mind – it doesn’t have to be perfect! If your friends were expecting that they should have tried getting into Milk & Honey weeks ago. Now this celebration is about ringing in the New Year with good company and fine…
Shortbread is delicious. Â So is rum… And this Rum-Praline Shortbread? Â Well, you are going to have to try making it for yourself. Â Mine is all gone at this point… Santa is packing up the sleigh and reading for his ride. The reindeer are nibbling on their candy canes and fueling up. Elves are putting in…
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…
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…
If you love chocolate chip cookies, this one is for you. Â A skillet cookie to beat all skillet cookies. Â The biggest chocolate chip cookie ever (maybe). Â It’s a single serving if its one cookie right? Dear Santa, it’s been rough this year. I can’t come up with a single idea for anyone. Normally I know…
Are you looking for the perfect pie to complement your holiday decor? But really just want some chocolate? Â Chocolate Mascarpone Raspberry Pie. Â Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about. A few weeks ago I noticed this young unencumbered couple was spending far too many nights and far too much hard earned moolah away from our own…
Raise your hand if you’re one of those people who love the holiday season! I am. And as a Christmas fanatic from a family of holiday lovers – it’s just our time of year. We host parties, see friends, make up festive dances, come up with excuses to hang out some more, and all in…
Ever get a craving for classic brownies? The kind with nuts and creamy frosting like grandma used to make. This is that recipe. Perfect classic brownies with frosting. Today is double awesome! I have teamed up with 19 other bloggers, hosted by Karyn of Dieter’s Downfall and Pint Sized Baker, and we are hosting a…
Almond Liqueur, when mixed with a solid dose of black rum and triple sec, balances flavors out to an incredibly smooth and drinkable cocktail. This one may become your friday night staple.
This Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce is all about bringing a touch of gourmet to your table with minimal fuss, making it perfect for entertaining or a special family treat. Embrace the rich, creamy delights of our Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce, a simple yet elegant easy appetizer perfect for any gathering. With a luxurious…
This slow cooker cranberry sauce is the most simple thing you can put on the table for the holidays. Your slow cooker does all the work, you get all the credit. It’s the day before Thanksgiving. Let’s face it, you’re going to make at least one more last minute trip to the market today (I…
The flavors in these Sage and Honey biscuits are subtle and homey. Just a hint of sweet and savory blended together. Â 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…
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…
Thanksgiving Sides Recipe Roundup – Home-Style Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans. Let’s skip the fancy recipes and trade them in for family favorites, and classics I know will go a long way. Part one of a Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup – Home-Style Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans. In which, I skip the fancy recipe I had…
Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake; soft, crumbly, and oh so good. Â A layer of cream cheese makes this one of the smoothest coffee cakes out there. Normally, I test out one or two new recipes on friends at big holiday gatherings or social events, always forgetting the danger of that until I set the platters down…
Dulce de Leche Fluff Brownies; Everyone loves brownies. Â Now, imagine them topped with marshmallow fluff and swirled dulce de leche. Ready for dessert yet? {Notes from my past self to my future self – some weekends are awesome} Yesterday was one of those rare days where Handsome and I had off and weren’t obligated to…
Pumpkin Bread is sweet and delicious, if not quite a dessert. Â This Pumpkin Bread Pudding takes it to a whole new level, and is a great alternative to pumpkin pie. Still trying to figure out that holiday menu? That’s ok, because I am too. I have 99 pages marked and magazine recipes flying about and…
These cheddar biscuits are the perfect flakey tender homemade biscuit. Perfect to whip up for the holiday menu but also easy enough to make from scratch for Sunday Brunch. No matter what, once you master making these from scratch, you’re never going back to the poppable canned kind. No large family gathering (or small for…
This Philly inspired Thin Crust Cheesesteak Pizza is so quick that it is week night simple and will elevate your pizza night. Last night we challenged ourselves to a new pizza recipe inspired by Classico’s pizza sauces from their ‘Elevate Pizza Night’ challenge they sent out to us. Generally speaking, I had never been a…
Hey Baby, how you doing? Because, right about now I am rushing to post this sweet little on the go breakfast treat and let you guys in on some swag I scored (back in August and totally forgot to tell you about). But hey, that’s cool because the internet doesn’t come with a time…
Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food – Taco Mac and Cheese. This recipe uses simple ingredients like ground beef, spices, cheese, cream, and elbow noodles to create the perfect family dinner that everyone will love. Savory ground beef meets a creamy cheese sauce for a delicious dinner, just like our Cheeseburger Casserole. If…
Eating out is stupid expensive. And I am very very guilty of eating out lately. A lot. A lot more than I would care to admit. With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to tighten the belt buckle and get back to my roots – making dinner. I have challenged myself to…
I don’t normally like to post non-food items on here. But it’s my little slice of the internet and sometimes, I dig looking back through my files. This is a journal of sorts. Sure, most of my life revolves around food. And I know a ton of my great stories are started at the dinner…
The other day a video started to fly around the internet of Martha Stewart rather harhsly talking about ‘bloggers‘. Before I go any further, I should mention that I’ve never been a fan of Martha’s. I know that shes an amazing business woman and that is awesome, but other than that, I’ve just never really…
Nutella and a classic cream puff, it’s a perfect mashup. The best thing about these Nutella Cream Puffs, besides the amazing chocolate hazelnut flavor, is that they are deceptively simple to make. Shape, bake, and fill these homemade cream puffs for a party dessert that is impressive yet uncomplicated. Looking for the best cream puff…
For the first time last weekend, I got to look up at a dark sky and see the stars. I mean, see the stars. I could see the milky way, thousands of countless speckles in the sky, and was in awe. It was dark and there was no one around. And everything seemed perfect. During our…
Looking back at the archives reveals that there are simply not enough side dishes featured here. With the holiday season barreling towards us at hyper speeds that I am not prepared for, I am doing my best to spice things up and add a few. When serving a large party, I rely heavily on my…
Handsome and I are headed out for a weekend of adventure in North Carolina. I’ll be meeting his sister, niece, and nephews for the first time. It’s a much needed ‘family’ vacation and I, for one, am really excited. Handsome and I actually do really well in a car together for several hours – and…
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…
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…
Cinnamon bun ice cream is what ice cream dreams are made of. Made with blended cinnamon bun cereal, swirls of dulce de leche, a splash of caramel liqueur for a grown-up twist, and plenty of cinnamon. Looking for the perfect cinnamon bun ice cream recipe? Ooey, gooey cinnamon buns in ice cream form? Yes, please!…
Life has been flashing by like pumpkin memes on Pinterest for me. I’ve been racing, riding, slinging comic books, and designing websites like mad. Plus I have this crazy idea to do something other than snap photos of cupcakes with that not-so- fancy camera of mine. What that means for you is that I’ve unleashed…
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…
Earlier this summer I pulled/torn/hurt/something my groin. Not fun. I don’t recommend trying it because, although it sounds funny, your groin is this mass of interconnected core muscles that you use for everything. So, finally, after 8 weeks of a slow improvement and no running, I started seeing a chiropractor to maybe help. Sure, a…
We we’re in desperate need for a long overdue hearty breakfast after a two day stint in  field on mountain bikes and a Ibuprofen induced coma from the night before. We hopped (more like hobbled) up and headed into the town of North East Maryland, wanting a some place quiet where we could sit outside, enjoy…
Want a grown-up twist on a childhood classic? This cake batter ice cream recipe is about to take you on a trip down memory lane—with a kick! We’re swirling in funfetti cake batter and rainbow sprinkles for that nostalgic flavor, but we’re adding a splash of cake vodka for a subtle, boozy surprise. It’s 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…
Some of you may know this, but I sling comic books for a living. And let me tell you – there has never been a better time to be a nerd. Between the Big Bang Theory (and the 9 million people that ask my if I’m Penny and if it’s really ‘like that’ every single…