3 Cozy Coffeeshop Drinks To Try At Home With Fall comes changing colors, cooling temperatures, and a deep desire to sip on something warm and tantalizing. Here are three cozy coffeeshop drinks to make at home for yourself! Pumpkin Spice Latte The drink that signifies Fall’s arrival: the Pumpkin Spice Latte! A beverage that hardly needs its own introduction, this familiar favorite includes the warmingRead more ->
Hard Cider Taste Test Looking for a crisp hard cider to enjoy this Fall? This Hard Cider Taste Test has all you need to know! I’ve rounded up 12 hard ciders from around the globe and tested them with a panel of expert tasters to help settle the debate: which hard cider is best? Finding Your New Favorite Hard Cider This Hard Cider Taste TestRead more ->
Kitchen Memoirs are a collection of stories about the people and dishes who have inspired me most in the kitchen. Each month I will share a new story about one of these people accompanied by one or more recipes. This month’s story is about my Aunt Diane and her Pickled Beets. All In the Family My Aunt Diane is the 4th born of 12 children. As I’veRead more ->
My Amalfi Coast Travel Recap covers all the things to do, see, explore, and eat in the Amalfi Coast! I cover my itinerary through Amalfi, Positano and Capri. Amalfi Coast Recap It was just 1 year ago that my husband and I were off to live la dolce vita in commemoration of our 5 year wedding anniversary. It was a trip that we had talked aboutRead more ->
The Amorous Immured is a spicy and sultry cocktail with your name on it. Fresh ginger and lime juice are combined to make a lip-smacking ginger lime concentrate, serving as the base. Choose vodka or whiskey as your liquor (both are delicious!). The Amorous Immured Intrigued by the title? Let me explain. I originally made this sultry, spicy sipper for Club Date Night, which myRead more ->
Although the Dog Days of Summer signify the steady slide in to cooler temps, changing colors, and cozier clothing, it doesn’t mean we need to forgo original plans to enjoy every last drop of summertime. I’ve rounded up ideas to check off your Summer Bucket List, some of which are things I personally have already checked off, others I’m still working on! I hope thisRead more ->
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp This Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is the epitome of summer: tart rhubarb is balanced with strawberries and sweetened with maple syrup. I didn’t realize how polarizing rhubarb was until a few years ago. In my experience and upbringing, rhubarb was the epitome of a seasonal treat: rhubarb muffins, cakes, breads, Sangria…rhubarb recipes have always been something to relish before the colorful rhizome’s seasonRead more ->
What beats a s’more?! This post shows you how to make a build your own s’mores platter, perfect for kids big and small. Whether you opt for the traditional version, including the symbolic three-bars of chocolate, or an upgraded version complete with homemade graham crackers, this platter has something for everyone! Build Your Own S’mores Platter S’mores are classic. I can honestly say I’ve neverRead more ->
Kitchen Memoirs are a collection of stories about the people and dishes who have inspired me most in the kitchen. Each month I will share a new story about one of these people accompanied by one or more recipes. This month’s story is about my Father-In-Law, Perry. “I’ve so been looking forward to this!”, Perry says. We’ve been talking about this day for months: logistically toRead more ->
This Guide to Al Fresco Dining offers menus and tips to create the perfect outdoor spread! Al Fresco Dining Picture this: a steamy summer day gives way to a crisp evening. Still warm, but with enough chill to warrant a light sweater, perhaps. A beautiful table is set and lit only by twinkle lights and the setting sun. The wine is chilled. The plates areRead more ->