Lifestyle
Make Ahead French Toast Casserole
French toast has been one of my favorite breakfast dishes for as long as I can remember. With the business of the holiday season, this is a terrific make ahead dish for breakfast, brunch, or Christmas morning, and perfect for a crowd! For ...
Autumn Orchard Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pecans
Yep, I'm the psycho that brings salad to Thanksgiving. If your holiday is anything like ours, there's not a lot of fresh and light on the table. A salad definitely fits the bill, and if you're going to serve a salad on Thanksgiving, it better b...
Old Fashioned (American) Goulash
Just in time for cozy season!! Last month, when I was trying to come up with a recipe for September, I wanted cozy, easy, comforting foods that would work well for busy days and back to school. While I think Baked Ziti fit that bill, I compl...
Home Decor Trends for Fall 2023
Whether you love fall or you're sad to see summer go, there is a decor trend that will work for you this year, without you having to go with traditional fall colors and themes. Pumpkins everywhere is just not everyone's cup of tea. I'll ...
Weeknight Baked Ziti
When I was thinking about the recipe to include this month, I got pretty far in the weeds trying to think about the perfect thing, but really, what I wanted to include was something that was pretty easy to put together, is usually a hit with al...
The Perfect End of Summer Caprese Salad
The Perfect End of Summer Pasta Nothing shows off the juicy decadence of summer like fresh fruits and vegetables. At this time of year, I tend to cook much more simply, to enjoy the bright flavors of the produce that abounds. This pasta is f...
Getting Organized for Less Back to School Stress!
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but back to school is coming up pretty fast and furious, and unless this is your first year, first kid, first rodeo, so to speak, you probably know that that stress can hit hard, and keep on coming if you'...
What’s that? July is National Ice Cream Month??
If you know me, you probably know I'm a HUGE ice cream fan. Homemade, handmade, store bought, traditional flavors, soft serve, milkshakes... I love it all. BUT, there are a few places around town (or close) that in my opinion are just "must v...