Squid ink paste lends this Midnight Margarita it's color and a perfect salty-brininess in this black-as-night Halloween party cocktail. As much as I'm into craft beers these days, I think I may be even more into the craft cocktail scene. Homemade syrups, tinctures and bitters, along with unique twists on classic cocktails make my day. With Halloween right around the corner, I thought it would ...
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Freezer Friendly Homemade Pumpkin Pasta Dough
Make our Freezer Friendly Homemade Pumpkin Pasta Dough in bulk. In just minutes you'll have fresh pasta dough for the season! Homemade pasta takes work, which is why I don't make it that often. But, when I do... man it's a treat. Afterwards, I always admit the effort was worth it. I've been in the mood for a big ol' bowl o' noodles AND ...
Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Fall Veggies
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FreshFallFlavors #RealFlavorRealFast #CollectiveBias Make the crock pot go to work this fall with our Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Fall Veggies recipe. Featuring Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork, this meal takes less than 30 minutes to prep and has just five other ...
A Visual Guide through the Valle de Guadalupe (+ a Few Travel Tips)
My husband and I definitely got bit by the wanderlust bug this year, which goes a long way to explaining why my blogging schedule was hit or miss for most of the summer. Our most recent trip to Burgundy was definitely an incredible bucket-list-worthy trip. It was absolute perfection. Our trip to Baja on the other hand was adventure. I've been meaning to share the details of this trip ...
A Visual Guide through Burgundy, France
My family and I have a tradition of traveling every year for my dad's birthday. My dad and his wife, my sister and her husband, and Jon and I have sipped wines in California, snorkeled with tortoises in the Caribbean... and this year? Our trip started and ended in Paris, with a week-long private barge trip through Burgandy sandwiched in between. I know, I know. Dream come true. My dad has a ...
Freezer-Friendly Stuffed Lasagna Portobellos
Make and serve or freeze these stuffed lasagna portobellos for a lower-carb version of this classic comfort food dish. Mix and match your favorite lasagna ingredients to make this stuffed mushroom dish your own. What do you do when you have four kids, you look up from your computer to realize it's already four o'clock, and dinner has to be made STAT? You run to Walmart, grab all ...
Toil and Trouble Spicy Tomato Artichoke Dip
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #RotelDareToDip Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble... it's time to get our spooky on. With Spicy Tomato Artichoke Dip served Halloween-style! Our family is getting ready for Halloween. After years of experience, I now know - you cannot wait ...
Bold Korean Flavors, Easy Brunch Menu
Thank you Bibigo for sponsoring this post. Visit your local market to enjoy the flavors of Bibigo any day of the week! Explore new flavors with our low-key Korean brunch menu ideas. Featuring convenient products from Bibigo and a delicious orange and berry sangria spiked with sake! Click the image above to to shop! School being back in session is definitely a buzz-kill when it comes to ...
Soul-Healing Applesauce Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze
When everything else seems to be going wrong, do something that feels right. Like enjoying a hot slice of applesauce cake topped with a brown sugar glaze, served alongside a cold scoop of ice cream. Some days are better than others. Today? One of the bad ones. You know that hurricane that blew through my state of North Carolina over the weekend? We got wet. Not just outside, but ...
Slurp-worthy Lighter Yaki Udon
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Mazola. All opinions are mine alone. #MakeItMazola #simpleswap #CollectiveBias Our version of yaki udon gets a lighter twist with zucchini noodles, lean turkey and Mazola® Corn Oil. And, did we mention our Lighter Yaki Udon takes less than 30 minutes to make from start to finish?! Yaki Udon is a classic Asian comfort ...
Roasted Kale Chips with Parmesan
If Popeye had known about kale, I'm pretty sure he'd have swapped out his cans of spinach for these tasty, roasted kale chips with Parmesan. How do kale chips help you prep for a hurricane? I dunno. But, I'm making them anyway. Maybe I'm clearing out the fresh produce from my fridge so when the power goes out there's less that goes bad? Maybe I'm consuming as many vitamins and minerals as ...
Make-Ahead Spanish Omelet with Sausage & Potatoes
This post is sponsored by Smithfield. All thoughts and opinions 100% mine. Our make-ahead Spanish Omelet with Sausage & Potatoes makes getting a hearty breakfast on busy weekday mornings a breeze! Simply store cooked and cooled omelet slices in air tight containers in the fridge. Microwave on low for 30-45 seconds for a quick and filling start to the day. The back-to-school season is ...
How I Make Barista Style Coffee at Home
This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. Just say no to bad coffee. Instead, make barista style coffee at home with the right tools and ingredients. When it comes to kitchen gadgets, I've tried out most. When it comes to keeping and using new kitchen gadgets in my regular routine, not so much. I'm just not into the instant pots and pressure cookers. Sorry. And, the air ...
Fuel the Wag with Healthy Tips for Your Dog
This post is sponsored by © Nature’s Recipe, LLC., all opinions are my own. Just because he's the most laid back, doesn't mean he shouldn't get the best! Here are some great ways to fuel the wag and prioritize the healthy tips for your dog! I don't know how some of you do it. I've managed over the course of the last four years to balance (for better or worse) the needs of our three ...
Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin Dinner
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RealFlavorRealFast #SmithfieldRealFresh #CollectiveBias Short on time? Skip the searing of the pork tenderloin and put it straight in the oven with the brussels sprouts and potatoes. Then you'll only have just one pan for clean up with our Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin Dinner! Feeling in a ...
Double-Dip Worthy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Don’t skip the step of charring the veggies for this Salsa Verde. It lends so much flavor to this absolutely delicious Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde. Hi guys! I'm back with another favorite recipe from the collection of veggie-forward recipes I worked on for a client this summer. Although sharing them on my blog was not part of the work assigned to me, some of these ...