Christmas Eve in Savannah was absolutely gorgeous this year. We woke up slow, with copious amounts of coffee sipped on the porch. At 70 degrees and sunny, it felt like the most magical Southern winter day. After a lazy start, we spent time walking through the historic district – side streets draped in garlands, live… Read More
The highlight of this week’s Sunday Supper was absolutely dessert. We enjoyed a cozy classic – the Apple Crisp. I’ll be honest right out of the gate: like most apple desserts, this one is work. There’s peeling, coring, slicing… and then a little more slicing for good measure. But oh my goodness, it is so… Read More
Be gentle with me today. This one felt particularly emotional. It’s the post I wrote on Whit’s birthday but didn’t publish. If you’ve been here for any length of time, you know I love birthdays. All birthdays, yes, but especially my boys’ birthdays. I look forward to them with the same excitement I did when… Read More
On a chilly winter night, there are few things more comforting than carbs and cheese and Ina Garten’s Penne with Five Cheeses absolutely delivers. This dish has been on my “make soon” list for ages, and I finally pulled the trigger when the temperatures dropped and everyone was craving something hearty and familiar. The combination… Read More
This weekend was one of my very favorite events of the entire school year – the Fine Arts Holiday Showcase. It’s always such a bright spot in the busy holiday season, a chance to slow down and soak in the incredible creativity, talent and hard work happening right inside our own school walls. On display… Read More
Tonight’s Sunday Supper was the ultimate comfort food, but elevated in the most delightful Ina Garten way. I finally made her Cheddar & Chutney Grilled Cheese, a recipe that’s been sitting on my radar for ages. The only thing holding me back was the elusive chutney! Every time I looked, I could never seem to… Read More
One of my favorite little touches this Thanksgiving was serving the most festive mimosas while we watched the parade. The real magic wasn’t even in the drink itself… it was in the ice cubes! I made them the night before, and they truly stole the show. I use this oversized ice mold often and absolutely… Read More