We haven’t been in a place where I could put together a fantastically funny April Fools celebration for the kids for the last few years and I hate that! Our spring break is usually this very week and, once again, we will be on the road. Regardless, some of our favorite family dinners have revolved… Read More
I am excited to be hosting a Spring-inspired progressive dinner party with some of my favorite bloggers! If you’re joining me from one of the other ladies in the series, welcome. I’m delighted you’re here! You can learn more about me and this little piece of the internet HERE. I’m serving an easy spring dessert spread that plays… Read More
We had a nice quiet St. Patrick’s Day dinner at home after a long day of sports. I updated my old Beef and Guinness Stew recipe with some new ingredients and adapted it to cook in the Instant Pot. It turned out great! I like the new version so much better and it can absolutely… Read More
I was up and at em bright and early to make a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast before heading off to Whit’s baseball game and John’s two lacrosse games. We’ve grown out of leprechaun tomfoolery around here, but I’m thinking we’ll never be too old for some green waffles and good bacon. :-) I sent the… Read More
I’ve been making these Creme de Menthe brownies for as long as we’ve been married! Bestie C’s mom used to make them for us in college and then she gave me the cookbook that she originally found them in for a wedding shower gift years later. I love making them around St. Patrick’s Day with… Read More
As promised, I am finally back with our favorite Ina Garten inspired Jambalaya recipe and how I adapted it for the pressure cooker. This made a recipe that usually requires a lot of tending perfect on a busy weeknight! Instant Pot Jambalaya Source: Ina Garten-ish; I have altered her recipe below. Serves 6-8 1 tablespoon… Read More
I originally made Shepherd’s Pie for John’s class a couple of years ago when I did a presentation on Ireland. Well, much to my surprise and delight, not only did my own two kids LOVE it, but the entire class did. I originally shared this recipe back then, but I thought it was worth an… Read More