Thank gawd it's that time of year again where we get to keep the top button of our pants unbuttoned without judgment. Yesss. Sit back, relax, and let the calories multiply in our bodies. I just made some practice pumpkin pie and I think I can feel the calories doing algebra inside my stomach. Wait, no one said there'd be math. I thought it'd be fun to share some new and inspiring ... [ Read More ]
My Bestie’s Chili Recipe & A Spooky Story
Happy Halloween! Here in Pennsylvania, we had trick or treat night on Thursday. Why? I don't know. It's a weird central PA thing that I'm still not used to. But I'm lighting my pumpkin tonight because I'm a rebel in this town. My story isn't super spooky. It's more kooky. But first, I need to know, have you ever had a friend break up with you? Because this breakup thing is related to this chili ... [ Read More ]
Mashed Butternut Squash with Cinnamon and Garlic
I'm so excited to share this recipe with you today! It's my first attempt at mashed butternut squash and it's damn delicious. [toot toot] ← that's my own horn. My man was afraid to try this because he didn't think he liked butternut squash and nothing makes me happier than proving him wrong. ;-) Mission accomplished. He's now a fan. Out here in Pennsylvania, we've reached freezing overnight ... [ Read More ]
Breakfast Bruschetta
You like to put stuff on bread. I get it. You like variety. Me too. You like eating bruschetta, but more than that, you like saying the word bruschetta. Properly pronounced, it's bru'sketta. Say it like "brushetta" in Italy and they'll politely correct you while serving you the best bruschetta you've ever had, and then close up shop so everyone can go home and nap. I love you, Italy. ... [ Read More ]
The Best Impressive Party Cupcakes
I'm throwing down the cupcake gauntlet. The best impressive cupcakes? Who in the heyell do I think I am? But you guys, it's true. These strawberry fudge swirled and twirled fancy cupcakes, decorated like you mean it, will turn some heads. Jaws will drop. Mouths will drool. It'll be disgusting and you'll love every minute of it. ... [ Read More ]
10 Fall Recipes That Will Make You Look Like A Domestic Diva
I know fall isn't here just yet, but the retail industry shoves it down our face with Halloween candy out in mid-July, so let's just take a big gulp of the commercialized fall Kool-Aid and rejoice. Give in to it. Sighhh in surrender. [I'm doing downward facing dog as I type this] ←skillz With school starting and Starbucks offering Pumpkin Spice Lattes in early September, I start getting in the ... [ Read More ]
Peach Iced Tea Pops
It was necessary to get in one more popcicle recipe before I start thinking about winter coats, gloves, chattering teeth, and frozen toes...shoveling my way out of a warm, snuggly house to go to work...wind whipping through 14 balloon-like layers only to stab my skin like a million needles...ugh okay now I'm thoroughly depressed. Thanks a lot, popcicles. Good going. Sorry you had to witness my ... [ Read More ]
The Great Cape Cod Cosmo
Last week, I was slurring my words and drooling. Oh, you thought it was because I had a front tooth removed? No, no, no. It's because I was drinking this little ol' drinky-drink, the Cape Cod Cosmo. And yes it did help me forget about the giant hole in my face, but it didn't help my photography skills. These Cape Cod drink pictures...are...how you say...subpar. <-- apparently I'm a picture ... [ Read More ]
Broken Meatball Sub Sandwiches
These meatballs. Ohhhhh Mah Gawd. This tempting adulteress Broken Meatball Sub Sandwich will lure you with just one look. Oooooo. Aahhhhhh. I'm seriously-legit-for-reals not being over dramatic. That's just not my style. This meat is so moist and flavorful with just the right amount of crisp on the outside. How do you make these bad boys? I mean, girls. First a very short backstory on these ... [ Read More ]
Southern Sweet Tea Pick-Me-Up Popsicles
Who says caffeine has to be served in a cup? These frozen Southern Sweet Tea Popsicles are just what the doctor ordered to cure summertime heat, hot flashes, or just plain dawg tiredness. Why drink water when you can slurp on one of these? This is hydration redefined by snobification. ... [ Read More ]
