As the holidays get closer, things can get hectic and crazier than usual. It’s always nice to be able to relax and enjoy an evening with family and friends, taking a break from the usual craziness to just unwind. For me, that often means throwing things together from the fridge and pantry and coming up … Read more

Welcome to the Celebrate It! Blog Party!! Thank you so much for stopping by and linking up with us. An extra big “THANK YOU” to everyone who linked up last week. You were part of our biggest party yet! I hope your week has been wonderful. What have you been celebrating? Getting ready for Halloween? … Read more

Is there anything better in the summer than an All American Burger fresh off the grill? It’s almost summertime and that means it’s almost grilling time! Welcome to Day #4 of Kick Off to Summer Week,  With summer quickly approaching and Memorial Day in a few weeks, we wanted to make sure you had plenty … Read more

What is the “Big Game” without food? Well, for me it is not nearly as fun! So for this years game I  am serving a Southwestern Flatbread and a “Design Your Own Flatbread” Table that has something for everyone! Southwestern Flatbread   printable recipe  (makes 8) 3 cups Flour 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder 2 … Read more

Lemon Curd has been a part of cooking history for a long time now, since sometime around the late 19th century, and if you haven’t yet made Lemon Curd, you might want to give it a try. It has a deep, but not overwhelming, lemon flavor that tastes fantastic when used as a simple spread … Read more

It is reveal day for the Improv Cooking Challenge! This month the ingredients are crackers and cheese so I made these Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Bites! This is not my “go to” cheesecake recipe that I usually bake, although I still adore it. I wanted to get outside my comfort zone and try a totally new cheesecake … Read more

These Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes are my goodbye nod to a fun and wonderful summer! Thank you  “Summer of  ’15”!! It’s been a blast and I will miss you! If you are still celebrating summer, you will want to try these mini cheesecakes. They are tangy, sweet, and creamy plus they give a little welcome … Read more

Today I thought it would be fun to share my version of a Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail with you! I think it would be perfect for any celebration, but it is definitely the right color for enjoying on Valentine’s Day! This yummy cocktail is also my entry in the Stirrings “Stir It Up” Holiday Blogger Mixology … Read more