September 8, 2017
I'm fascinated with all things British, and their traditional lunches are no exception. Stemming from the farmers taking a sack lunch out into the fields, the plowman's lunch is the ultimate in clean eating.
Usually consisting of a protein (a ham slice or egg), a loaf o...
June 27, 2017
Since we have a holiday approaching, I thought I'd share my favorite BBQ sauce with you. This is a white sauce, made for chicken, turkey, or pork. It was invented in my hometown, and has won the national championship six times! If you've never had a white sauce, I urge...
May 23, 2017
I make some sacrifices for you, I'll tell ya!
I recently made a two day trek up and down a stretch of the Florida coast to see the emerald water and eat some amazing food. Since 30A has become an even hotter tourist attraction in the past few years, I'm sharing some of...
April 11, 2017
Hello Spring! Glad to see you! I am especially excited about eating al fresco, so I thought I'd share a few picnic ideas with you today.
Most of the time, our picnics are a last-minute affair, so I don't get to do the Pintrest worthy craft foods you sometimes see. It's...
April 4, 2017
Since I do love ya, I wanted to share the most adorable store with you, and they will even ship to your door! Bodacious Olive, out of Pensacola, Florida, specializes in olive oil and vinegar in unbelievable combinations. Think Wild Mushroom and Sage or Milanese Gremola...
March 7, 2017
Because the whole point of this blog is to help you find happiness in even the smallest of tasks or daily routines, today's post focuses on three ways to enjoy the rites of spring!
1. Plant herbs-There is nothing like a fresh herb to liven up a meal. Even if you are coo...
February 21, 2017
Oh, how I love king cake during Mardi Gras season! But it must be made with cream cheese! None of that grocery store dryness for me!
If you don't have a bakery in your area that does a cream-cheese filled cake, you can make your own with the following recipe.
For the do...
January 5, 2017
YOU GUYS! Do you ever make something off Pintrest and it turns out to be AMAZING?! Well, I had that experience and I have to share it with you.
This is a sweet cheese ball, perfect for desserts or snacking. The inspiration for this recipe came from the-girl-who-ate-ever...
November 17, 2016
Have you tried a cooking class? I signed up for one years ago, but it turned out to be a demonstration with no hands-on work. So imagine my delight when I got to do real work in a class at Sur la Table!
Seriously-so fun. We did this as an alternative birthday party for...
October 26, 2016
Full disclosure: I am not on the gluten-free bandwagon. Ash, however, is. He says it helps his body not ache, and he swears he can tell when he is on or off gluten-free foods.
So in the spirit of being supportive, I decided to make him a treat. He has the worst chocolat...