From Thanksgiving through New Years Day is usually when I indulge and bake all of my family’s favorite recipes. This year, however, we were going away two days after Thanksgiving so I didn’t make any desserts at all. Noone wants the extra bloat before a beach vacation. But we are back now and I’m making… Read more
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Everybody’s Favorite Macaroni Salad
As far as the internet and social media go, sharing a macaroni salad recipe in late August would be considered off-season. However, I tend to live my life in this order and it seems to work for me, lol. Plus, this salad is perfect for tailgating season so it’s not really that off-season. Besides, we… Read more
Lime Mojito Recipe and Summer Living
Have you seen the back to school items creeping into the stores already? I never like to see that so early when we are trying to soak up every bit of summer while we can. Summer may unofficially end on Labor Day, but we still have plenty of time to make the most of the… Read more
Everyone’s Favorite Tortellini Salad
I’m interrupting my usual home decor posts for a recipe today. To be honest with you, I really do not enjoy cooking. When I find a recipe that’s quick and easy to make as well as one that everyone likes, I think it’s worth sharing. This tortellini salad also makes a great side dish for… Read more
Homemade Cornbread Recipe
I don’t share many recipes around here because honestly I’d rather be DIY’ing something. However, we do need to eat between projects and when I have a really good recipe, I will share it. Today I’m participating in another round of the Back to Basics series and the theme this month is tailgating. Tailgating makes… Read more
Tomato Salad With Cucumber Dressing
Florida is known for its oranges, but NJ is famous for its tomatoes. I don’t share many recipes here on the blog, because I’d much rather be DIY’ing that cooking. However, occasionally I have a recipe that is so good I feel compelled to share it and this tomato salad is one of them…. Read more
Champagne Soaked Strawberries
I interrupt the usual home decor post today for a fun recipe idea. I make these Champagne Soaked Strawberries every year for Christmas Eve, but they would really be perfect for Valentine’s Day. They are a family favorite around here. I love them because they are so quick and easy to make. First place… Read more
Pineapple Spinach Smoothie Recipe
This smoothie recipe is one that I’ve been meaning to share here on the blog for a long time. With the start of the new year many people are trying to develop healthier eating habits, so I figured now would be the perfect time to finally share it. To say I have a sweet… Read more
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes – Virtual Cocktail Party
Hopefully by now, most of your shopping is done and you are menu planning for the upcoming holidays. Today I’ve teamed up with some of my blogging friends to bring you a Virtual holiday cocktail party. How fun is that? We have all gathered up some our favorite cocktail and appetizer recipes, as well… Read more
10 Halloween Cocktails
I’m switching things up a bit today and taking a tiny break from DIY to talk about Halloween cocktails. I was inspired by so many creative Halloween drinks that I’ve been seeing on Pinterest and around the web. Whether you are looking for a sophisticated Halloween drink to serve at your Halloween party, or an… Read more
