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It’s the weekend. Time to kick off your shoes and relax with a perfectly chilled beverage. The heat index has been over the top this week and I have just the concoction to cool you off and help you forget the week. If you close your eyes this Pineapple Coconut Sparkling Ice Refresher may even […]
Summer is here and with it, of course, comes the heat. When it comes to making dinner, I’m not looking for heavy comfort food like the cooler months. I prefer easy dinners with entrees cooked on the grill and cold sides like Creamy Pesto Fingerling Potato Salad or Tomato and Basil Pasta Salad. The […]
Today marks the beginning of the best day ever – it’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Day! Carla of Chocolate Moosey and Miriam of Overtime Cook are hosting a delicious roundup of 31 bloggers all sharing their favorite chocolate peanut butter recipes. I’m bringing my sassy Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies to the party, and you will find […]
Years ago, when my husband and I first started dating we celebrated Valentine’s Day in the usual manner of exchanging small gifts and going out to dinner. At the time, my husband was a huge fan of ordering Chicken Parmesan whenever we were out to dinner. One particular Valentine’s Day, we planned to go to […]
I was so excited to have a three day weekend to catch up on some recipes here on the blog. With work and the kids, it never fails that I end up behind. For once I decided to get ahead of a holiday and share these super fun White Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows. They were so […]
I told you about how much I love candy corn, but if it’s not your favorite candy treat, this recipe is a fun idea to use just a few of those sweet litttle kernels in a more decorative way. Layering in some simple food coloring helps transform plain Rice Krispie treats into something full of […]
I am all about Halloween. I used to have an annual Halloween party that required attendees to wear costumes. Everyone. No exceptions. Halloween is probably my favorite holiday, and I am not just saying it for the candy. But I will admit Halloween does have the BEST candy, and of courses it’s so fun to […]
College football is big in the South. You can randomly travel around to area towns and find bars dedicated to specific college teams. You can wander on in, hang out with some alumni, and make some new friends while cheering on your team. My husband is the opposite though. He prefers to sit in the […]
I love long holiday weekends. I get to sleep late, catch up on some writing, and get creative in the kitchen. Sometimes I make something really fun for the blog, and then never get around to posting it. That’s exactly what happened with this fun dessert. I made it well in advance of July 4th, […]
I knew this day was coming. The end of Summer. We’re already back to school, but soon the neighborhood pool will close, and the leaves will start to turn. We won’t have a nip in the air for a while here in the South, but you know it’s coming. This Friday, I am taking advantage […]