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
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
We enjoyed our annual Mardi Gras dinner a little early this year!! It was a perfect way to celebrate one ONE night in a two week time span that we’d all be home. New Orleans School of Cooking Jambalaya I made jambalaya for our main course using the recipe we learned at the New Orleans… Read More
With Lent on the horizon, I thought I’d share our favorite meat free dishes for the season. I’ve done this the past few years and love having the ideas all in one place when I go to menu plan. Spaghetti Squash Arrabbiata This feels like comfort food to me! You can always serve the homemade… Read More
My family loves hot chocolate, and I love cooking up fun ways to stay festive for each and every holiday. During our Valentine’s celebrations, I made white chocolate hot cocoa bombs! I filled the hearts with a few heart marshmallows and edible pink glitter. I drizzled pink candy melts on top and finished off with… Read More
I am so excited to share the most delicious cocktail I created for our Valentine’s Day. I wanted something we would both love, but also something festive and special for the evening. Enter the Lavender Rose 75! Lavender Rose 75 This is based on the Empress 75, which is our absolute favorite cocktail of all… Read More