Y’all….. I FINALLY turned out some edible fish in my kitchen!! And honestly, it wasn’t simply edible but it was truly delicious! Aside from Honey’s pandemic tuna steaks, I have tried and failed at fish for twenty years. The sauce on this salmon would make cardboard taste good, but everything was perfectly flavored and cooked… Read More
Back during my birthday week I received the surprise of a lifetime – a surprise birthday party FOR ME! It was the most thoughtful, amazing, incredible, wonderful, all-of-the-adjectives afternoon and I was completely floored. My bestie and I take each other to our favorite restaurant for our favorite meal – that we share – each… Read More
We kicked off St. Patrick’s Day with a full and festive feast! I usually don’t do so much on school days BUT was feeling inspired and I woke up to the puppy barfing at an absurd hour. I made the cutest green shamrock waffles in the cutest little Dash waffle maker. I’ve collected a bunch… Read More
I have hunted for two years for a good pretzel mix in a box to no avail! In the past, I’ve used both Auntie Anne’s and Fleischmann’s with good luck. Since my boys were asking and I couldn’t go another year without shamrock pretzels, I turned to the Nine & Sixteen recipe. I love pretty… Read More
Our favorite St. Patrick’s Day meal also happens to be John’s favorite meal of all time! Both Cottage Pie and Creme de Menth brownies are a true labor of love. I randomly picked up a box of the beer bread at Trader Joe’s and served that too. I know the boys would be ravenous, both… Read More
Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival is in full bloom, running through July 4! After disembarking the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, I made a trip around the world with girlfriends to sip, savor and enjoy the gorgeous Florida sunshine. This is my favorite festival of the year, especially when I can catch it early during early… Read More
We had a casual albeit delicious Sunday Supper to kick off St. Patrick’s Day week – corned beef sandwiches. This is one of the boy’s favorite meals, and is so easy. Simply cook the brisket according to the directions all day in the slow cooker. Shred and serve on rye with swiss cheese. Some of… Read More