I've gained a new passion and it's called Instagram. I'm a little late in jumping on the Instagram bandwagon because truthfully I didn't need another passion in life. (My husband will second that statement.) I've always loved photography and looking at photos. If you're on Instagram, I'd love for you to follow me. My … [Read more...]
12 Margarita Recipes
I love a fresh tasting margarita preferably homemade and not from a Jose Cuervo Mix. Not that there's anything wrong with using mixers. I still drink margaritas with mixers, but I prefer a freshly made margarita on the rocks. I'm not a big fan of beer, but was surprised to find a few years ago that I like beer margaritas. … [Read more...]
SNAP Conference 2014 Recap
I attended the SNAP conference in Salt Lake City, Utah last week and there are many words that I can think of to describe it, but the one that stands out is INSPIRING. I was a little nervous about attending a conference geared toward crafters and DIYer's. I can be crafty, but have little patience for many DIY projects. You … [Read more...]
Black Bean and Mango Salsa
Cinco de Mayo is a week away. Every year I think about hosting a party, mainly because it's a great excuse to drink margaritas and eat Mexican food which is one of my favorite types of foods to eat. If your planning a party or just want a great new salsa recipe you have to try my friend Kristin's black bean and mango salsa. You can find mango's … [Read more...]
Snap 2014
I'm heading to Salt Lake City, Utah today for a blog conference called SNAP. This will be my first time attending the conference. You might recall I attended BlogHer13 this past summer with my partner in crime Cathy who blogs at Creations by Cathy. I'm excited to learn new things about how to help my blog grow, but I'm even more … [Read more...]
Ham and Deviled Egg Breakfast Sandwiches
My friend Anne brought these ham and deviled egg breakfast sandwiches to a spring themed lunch I recently hosted. I thought they would be appropriate to share today since many of you may have leftover ham and eggs from Easter dinner or brunch. My family traditionally has ham for dinner and it wouldn't feel like Easter if we didn't boil eggs. … [Read more...]
Favorite Food Finds
One of my newest food obsessions is Dannon's Oikos Dip in Jalapeño and Salsa. I go through about a tub a week. My husband loves it too! The dip tastes great with pretzels and chips or if I'm feeling really healthy, vegetables. Sometimes the vegetables are in the form of veggie straws (I'm not sure if that counts as a vegetable). Oikos Greek … [Read more...]
Deviled Egg Topping Ideas
My friend Angela loves to cook and try new recipes. She gets her love for cooking and sharing meals from her mother who is an excellent cook. I'm happy to announce Angela will be a regular contributor to my blog. At my recent ladies lunch, I sampled her deviled eggs topped with smoked salmon and capers and another with pesto and green onion. … [Read more...]
Fairy Houses Spread Joy
It was a beautiful spring day last Thursday and I decided to skip the gym and go for a walk instead. My friend and I walked a nature trail which backs up to a little farmstead called Deanna Rose which is in the middle of suburbia. When my kids were younger we visited the farmstead at least once a week. I could write a whole blog post … [Read more...]
Spring Tablescape & Tips for Table-Top Styling
Spring is in the air! I feel like we've finally turned that corner where it feels like spring is here to stay in the Midwest and not just teasing us. I love entertaining pieces and styling food in different ways. I recently hosted a lunch at my house with some of my friends who'll be contributing recipes to my blog. I was able to … [Read more...]