Fleur de Sel Caramels

Ever since I saw Ina Garten make homemade fleur de sel caramels awhile back, I’ve been itching to give them a try myself. I...

Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Copycat)

This Zuppa Toscana soup recipe (inspired by The Olive Garden) is quick and easy to make, naturally gluten-free, and SO comforting and delicious! Stovetop,...

Spiced Cocoa Roasted Almonds

Brief disclaimer: These nuts are 100% irresistible. Oh my word. I made them for the first time with my parents on Thanksgiving, thinking they...

$50 homegoods giftcard giveaway

This is a compensated review by BlogHer and HomeGoods. Ho, ho, ho! Time for a little Christmas season giveaway from one of my all-time...

Pumpkin Pie Biscotti

My cabinets may or may not have an unusually plentiful supply of pumpkin this year… Ha – I can’t seem to help myself! Ever...

Roasted Butternut, Sausage & Fennel Stuffing

(Before I begin, would love to invite you to head over to the Holiday Recipe Exchange to vote for my vanilla chai cupcakes! It...

Cranberry-Pomegranate Sauce

Cranberries + Pomegranates. The combo happens to be one of my favorite juices in the morning. So I figured, why not give it a...

Vanilla Chai Cupcakes

I absolutely love chai. Ever since college, it is still hands-down my favorite drink to order at coffee shops. (And even lately – I’ve...

football game day entertaining!

Are you ready for some FOOTBALLLLLLLLL??? To celebrate the season, I’ve teamed up with BlogHer and P&G for their “Take It To The House”...

Football Bites (With Summer Sausage, Cheddar and Ranch)

Ok, I confess — I really like to play with my food. :-) So when surveying the ingredients I had out to make some...

giveaway: mixer cover + tea towels from “green couch design”

Ok, I have to admit that I’m extra excited about this week’s giveaway! Allow me to introduce you to Green Couch Design…and one of...

’tis the season!

….for what? Overcrowded shopping malls? Endless holiday parties? Wayyyy too many sugary treats calling your name? Presents…upon presents…upon presents…to buy? Adorning your puppy with...