I shared the method behind the best mint julep I’d ever had back on Derby Day and have made it a few times since. It is Southern comfort and air conditioning in a cup and a quintessential cocktail of the South. I’ve been using the recipe below but shaving ice to take it up a… Read More
I positively devoured The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek and loved spending a few more nights on the fantastic sequel: The Book Woman’s Daughter. It felt like being reunited with old friends and was one of those books where you have to force yourself to slow down so that it doesn’t end too soon. In… Read More
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is one of my family’s favorite Disney events and it runs longer than ever in 2022, from July 14 to November 19. Here’s everything you need to know! Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Marketplaces Stroll across 6 continents—and beyond—as you sample mouthwatering delicacies during Epcot International Food &… Read More
With the boys on different school schedules yet again, I did a first day of school supper rather than the “special snack” from our elementary school days. I chose a favorite (and easy) dinner for the first night – chicken taco boats – and used the same decor from their pancake breakfast. The EASY menu:… Read More
Just like that and school is back in session!!! I know, I know…. we go back ridiculously early. We do! But, my kids know no different. We get 10 weeks of summer and a couple extra week long breaks during the school year and we really do like the schedule. While the night before was… Read More
We spent our last day of summer here – just the four of us and the pups – and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Honey grilled our family favorite burgers. And I made individual skillet brownies (Ghiradelli box) with salted caramel gelato. I use these – everything is cuter and seems more special when… Read More
I know it’s early, but it is already back to school season here in Georgia! I’ve packed up the flags and fish and flower door hangers that were remnants of summer and pulled out the school things! This is also the time of year when I realize we didn’t tend much to the yard for… Read More