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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…
This hazelnut cake with fluffy light marshmallow topping’s simple ingredients and creamy hazelnut flavor is a wonderful treat that isn’t overly cloying with its sweetness. You know what would make a giant slice of this homemade hazelnut cake just about perfect right now? A small cafe table, fresh steaming lattes, and laughter. This hazelnut cake…
Traveling to an all inclusive beach resort? They are dreamy – but here are some top secret Moments to Not Miss in Sandals Ochi Beach Resort (and any other resort you head to)! Find the hot spots and key experiences that make these vacations totally memorable! There’s something about the sand on islands. The way…
Say hello to this dreamy Coconut Cheesecake recipe with slivered almonds and a chocolate glaze to bring every forkful together! If you’re a big fan of coconut, you’ll love this Coconut Cheesecake. This easy Coconut Cheesecake recipe combines simple ingredients like coconut rum and cream cheese to create the perfect dessert that celebrates the tropical…
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!…
One slice of this luxurious deep dish caramel pear pie is a perfect dessert. With fresh pears tossed in a creamy caramel sauce, a simple crust, and the crunchy pecan topping, it is a must try sweet. {Skip right to the recipe} Slamming plates being piled into the busboys wash basin, town gossip, and…
Creamy peppermint & Dark Chocolate Chip Gelato. With bits of dark chocolate and peppermint crunch candies, this is the perfect frosty treat for the winter weather. Ever get caught in a run of good reads? Like just want to curl up in all the cozy blankets and turn off all your Facebook notifications obsessed? I…
Have you ever stopped to read your horoscope? I tend to stay away from things like vague optimistic promises for riches and personal growth. I know deep down that change comes from putting your nose down and working your butt off long hard hours and never giving up. I know that. But in my latest…
Do you have a word for 2016? A clean simple one-word reminder that focuses your intentions and reminds you what the big picture goals are for your year? Personally, I have a list of goals, bigger bucket list things and some attainable to-do’s this year that I want to get done. I have a…
2015 was a whirlwind year that I didn’t see coming. I heard it referred to as the year that made up for things I missed out on while I was younger. Really, I am hoping that it was the year the put me further in the direction I need to go. Either way, it was a…
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…
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…
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….
Warm yourself up with this perfect holiday breakfast. Spiked Eggnog Belgian Waffles with Warmed Boozy Syrup is the perfect recipe for brunch or bringing a little festive flavor to any special winter breakfast menu. These waffles come out thick and full of flavor – just what you what when you aren’t nibbling on holiday cookies…
There is little in this world as comforting as curling up with friends and family sharing memories and laughter together. Every cookie tray passes by with warm chocolate chips melting and staining your fingers as you break the perfect disks in half for nibbling while watching classic holiday movies. Moist buttery cakes with crumbs…
The holidays are all about the little things. The small details that etch memories into your mind and define the moments. It’s not the big things -the packages and bows. It’s the moments when you and your sisters laugh for hours in a messy kitchen over silly things. The sweet moment between a grandparent and…
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 can smell the warmth of these fresh biscuits baking. Filling the house with the aroma and promise of warm fluffy bread as the moments pass by on a gray rain-soaked afternoon. There is butter sitting on the counter, patiently coming to room temperature so that when these are ready, it can glide across them with…
There’s been no words lately. Things have been oddly bleak as the skies have been a little gray and the trees in my area quickly popped crisp and bright for a day before turning a little dull on my drive in to the office this morning. Food blogs are not the place for waxing…
This Pear Martini Cocktail Recipe is a simple but magical way to kick off your next cocktail hour. It’s a basic cocktail recipe made with fresh pear juice and pear-infused vodka. This Pear Martini Cocktail Recipe is simple, flavorful, and perfect for any special event where you want to show off your cocktail tricks. You…
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…
I.E. taking your hard cider up a notch with all sorts of fall flavor and what nots. Because if you are going to go all in for fall, may well enjoy the libations of the season while you’re at it. This is one of those weeks. The ones where you find yourself counting backwards from…
Must Try Epic Birthday Cakes for your next fiesta! What’s a girl to do when she’s the resident baker and celebrating yet another annual shindig? Why, celebrate with 9oo of her closest friends on the internet by wrangling some of the best of the best ‘Birthday Cake’ recipes one can find. From classic vanilla and…
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…
The sweet southern classic has just met it’s northern match in a magically sweet cocktail perfect for long hot summer nights. Sip and enjoy this Maple Harry Palmer Cocktail. I know what you’re thinking. Maple Harry Palmer? Yeah, went there. Last weekend I was up in Maine with the Cabot Fit team running for some…
Smooth, creamy and perfect for when you don’t want to turn the oven on or just need a break from baking. This No Bake Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a laid back kind of night. Create a custom cheesecake bar, and allow guests to pick and choose their toppings. Summertime fun time, right? But guess…
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…
This Easy Lemon Cake Cocktail Recipe is smooth and tart with a little twist. This dessert drink with rumchata tastes just like a freshly baked lemon cake! The only thing easier than an easy cocktail is an easy cocktail with only two real ingredients. And this Easy Lemon Cake Cocktail Recipe is the perfect two…
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…
A simple stovetop recipe for creamy mac and cheese in under 3o minutes. It’s the perfect stick-to-your-ribs kind of gooey you want when you need some comfort food. A few weeks ago I was over-thinking some things and venting. Someone chimed in and reminded me to not forget the basics. The things that we all need…
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…
Skip all that flipping at the griddle and make this delicious Dutch baby pancake in cast iron. Big on taste and beloved by the pickiest of eaters, this classic Dutch baby is topped with fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar. Super puffy and crunchy, these Dutch babies have more of an egg base…
Entire cities are celebrating their local flavors and drawing in visitors near and far with the food festival. Here’s how to make the most of one (and still save room for roadside BBQ). Tackling the four day food celebration that is Greenville’s Euphoria. Food. It’s American’s biggest obsession. From reality TV to Top Chefs, from…
Aka, the only cake that ever really mattered. If you had to pick one, only one, cake to have for the rest of your life, what would it be? For years, red velvet would have been my winner. Hands down. But then I was introduced to tres leches cake. It’s like the be all end…
These are the fudgy brownies you have been craving. With just a hint of smooth almond Amaretto poking through, these are simply perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. As the days grow longer, I am still daydreaming of far off places. It seems I have a serious case of wanderlust. That, or I…
Start your morning off right with this delicate and delicious coffee cake. With a cream cheese filling and raspberry swirl, is’s the perfect slice for those breakfasts that call for something sweet. Watch out guys, there’s a new cook book in town and you need to add it to your collection right away. I…
There’s so much I have been wanting to share on here lately. So many things happening, but ever since last year when an anonymous review led me to believe that all people want on food blogs in recipes and no content, I have been shut off. It’s hard to write online. It’s not like…
Chances are you have some extra candy hidden around the house that you need to use up (or with a holiday approaching, are about to). Why not turn it into something new to nibble on and make these fun easy chocolate Twix crunch bars! Best part? You can customize them to whatever you happen to have…
A simple and sweet moist coffee cake loaded with the bonus of hazelnuts and chocolate. Perfect for breakfast or dessert. No one tells you being an adult is going to be fun. You see all the big kid pictures, the rock, the home, the countless hours spent climbing the ladder to put food on the…
Layers of buttery croissants are the base for this maple caramel laced baked Croissant French toast breakfast. There’s only a few ways to go big for breakfast. One, going out. There’s just something about it that makes me happy. It’s a ridiculous indulgence that I love every once in a while. Two, getting up…