Okay, I’m not going to sit here and pretend I’m an amazing chef. I’m not. I can cook a couple of things moderately well – and sometimes I’ll make something outstanding but almost never be able to repeat it. But I’m working on it! In the meantime, I’ve done my best to nail a few […]
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Cocktail Hour | Mocktail Spiked Cider
As you may or may not know, I’m not a huge drinker (I just love playing hostess!), and since I’m pregnant that means I haven’t had one sip of alcohol since the end of May (yep, celebrated my #dirty30 completely sober… while on vacation. Mostly I just napped a lot.). But that doesn’t mean that I […]
Tasty Lasagna Rolls
Today I’m sharing my tasty Lasagna Roll recipe with you all! As I mentioned earlier, learning to be a better cook and being a bit more adventurous in the kitchen is one of my favorite things about #adulting. When Chuck and I were living in our apartment there was a lot of pizza, mac and […]
Hosting The Perfect Kentucky Derby Party
Spring has finally sprung, which means it’s Kentucky Derby time! If you can’t make it down to the races, there’s no reason that you can’t celebrate the day (and yes, it’s an entire day long-affair in honor of those two heart-stopping minutes) in style. This year the Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May […]
Try The Queen’s Personal Drop Scone Recipe
Forget the breakfast of champions! Now you can whip up a right royal breakfast in the comfort of your own home using The Queen’s personal recipe. According to Hello! magazine, in 1960 The Queen sent then U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower a copy of her personal recipe for drop scones (also called Scottish Pancakes) after he and his […]
Cocktail Hour || Gingerbread Apple Crisp Cocktail
Ahhh, the first week of fall. The air is getting crisper, we’re breaking out the riding boots and cozy sweaters, and pumpkin-spice everything is available everywhere. But there’s another staple of fall that is often overlooked – apples! In honor of apple picking season, here’s a delicious cocktail to serve when you’ve returned home from the […]
Delish Summer Mocktails
With the Fourth of July well behind us, and the Royal Baby craziness winding down, we’re due for a “yay we made it!” celebration. But we could probably also go for a detox. Here are some delicious, alcohol-free (and easy peasy!) mocktail recipes to liven up the rest of your summer without the empty calories. […]
Cocktail Hour || Independence Day
From Portland, Oregon to Miami, FL and everywhere in between, July 4th is a day of national celebration. Whether you’re at a parade, hanging out at the beach, or just relaxing with good friends and good food, a festive beverage will add the perfect touch to an already fantastic day. (Although, make sure you aren’t […]
Cocktail Hour || Welcome To Summer
It’s officially summer. Cue up the daydreams of laying on the beach or by the pool, hanging out by a bonfire, and eating Watermelon at your favorite Independence Day event. (What? Is that last one just me?) To kick off summer the right way, try this adult (and delicious) take on Watermelon. Bonus: It’s super […]
Go Nuts for Cronuts
Apparently, Cronuts are all the rage in New York City right now, which means that eventually, the obsession will slowly starting to trickle throughout the country. If the trend isn’t hitting your area fast enough (and as someone who only lives a couple of hours from NYC, I can tell you that this trend seems […]