Looking to host a baby shower, mother’s day brunch, game night, new year’s eve bash, or ladies night? We’ve shared some of our favorite DIY party decorations, themed events, and tips for effortless entertaining to help give you inspiration for your next get-together.
Read MoreWho can’t resist the southern delight… georgia pralines! I absolutely love pecans and am always looking for ways to spruce them up as sweet treats to bring to parties or to munch on at home. When I found this recipe, I knew I had to try it out! My husband and I were heading to…
Read MoreThis weekend my husband and I spent the weekend touring around Northern Neck, Virginia, checking out West Point’s crab carnival, having Eggs Chesapeake for brunch while watching the boats on the Rappahannock River, and eating goose our friend made us. The theme of the weekend was surely crabs, crabs, crabs which was fitting because not…
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This time of the year is one of my favorites. I love the scents, the flavors, and the colors of fall! Every year since I was very young, my family has always gone to the same place to pick our own apples at the beginning of fall…{Rinker Orchard} in Stephen’s City, Virginia. I love the…
Read MoreIf you’ve read my {About Me} section, you know that growing up I was a horribly picky eater. I tried fish once as a kid and hated the fishy taste of it and swore it off for years. I finally started to like salmon, only if my mom cooked it and took extra care to make it…
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My husband calls this my {Signature Dish}! I first made a version of this recipe a few years ago from some cookbook I had. The dish was delicious but seemed a little complicated and every time I made it I’d take the directions loosely and began to craft my own version. What I love about this…
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This is by far my favorite salad!!! But of course it is not at all as healthy as a salad filled with vegetables. This delicious dessert has been a huge hit at potlucks, birthday parties, and barbecues and what’s even better is that it is so simple. After bringing this to a holiday party at…
Read MoreIn the past, I explored multiple ways to cook chicken on the stove often finding that it got overcooked and dried out or that it took FOREVER to cook through. A friend of my husband’s, who has taught me several things over the last few years, gave us the {perfect way to cook chicken} and…
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A Hint of Ginger 