I love a good tablescape. Making my table pretty for the holidays is almost as fun as cooking for them. I bought some beautiful salad plates from Crate & Barrell a couple of years ago. I wanted to add to the collection, but of course, they no longer have them. I decided I could make …
Have you already made your menu for Thanksgiving?? Just me? I LOVE cooking for Thanksgiving. It’s so fun to have a holiday solely based on food, family, friends and thankfulness. My menu doesn’t change much from year to year. I always must do the classics – Turkey, mac & cheese, sweet potatoes, etc. Sometimes I …
Confession: I did not want an Instant Pot. I thought it was an unnecessary kitchen appliance I didn’t have space for and didn’t need. How we, I still got one for Christmas last year and I am here to say….I WAS SO WRONG! I truly love my Instant Pot. Not only does it cook things …
As a child of the 80’s, I grew up on pigs in a blanket. And, what is not to love. Smoked sausage or a hot dog wrapped in the wonderful goodness that is a crescent roll. What about that is wrong?? Nothing. That’s the answer. I turned that classic appetizer into a Halloween themed treat …
Chex mix is one of those classic snack foods that seems like it has always been around. I know I have been eating it my whole life and definitely way before they sold it in bags at the grocery store. Back in my day you had to make it yourself. It also goes by many …
Fall is finally here. It was in the 60’s yesterday in Nashville! I wore a sweater and boots and now I am in my happy place. Fall also means it is time for ALL things Pumpkin!! I have no shame about it. I love it and always will! It feels like one of those things, …