Negronis are classic Italian aperitifs. Drank before a meal, aperitifs are intended to stimulate your appetite and get you ready for dinner. When we visited Italy I never really got into negronis, mostly because when I could never drag myself away from the amazing wine selection. It didn’t help that Campari, the key ingredient in… Read More Negronis, eight ways
Happy Monday!! With school kicking off for some and fall routines just around the corner, there’s something I think we should talk about. It’s breakfast. Breakfast always seems to be the meal that defeats people. My own husband hasn’t eaten it in years, except for on vacation. As for me, I’ve been pretty committed to my… Read More Breakfast Round Up
Today I’m sharing an easy party dish, perfect for a potluck, cook out, or tailgate! Mexican seven layer dip is a universal favorite, plus it’s easy to make and actually tastes better if you make it the day before. Don’t forget the chips!
Earlier this month I spent ten days in Charlottesville, Virginia! My husband had a work trip and I had already made plans to be on the east coast, so of course I had to join him. One of the best things about the city is its food: Charlottesville restaurants are amazing! The sheer variety for… Read More Charlottesville restaurants
As promised, I’m sharing my one of absolute favorite Whole30 recipes! These carnitas are everything that’s great about Whole30: rich in flavor, versatile to use for many meals, and uncomplicated. Savory and fatty without being greasy, and the spices give just a hint of aromatics while still letting you control the heat factor on the… Read More Whole30-approved pork carnitas
Hot spinach dip is the best appetizer for hosting – it’s delicious, crave-able, and super easy to whip up!
For those times when you can’t think of what to make for dinner this week: make this. Bourbon Chicken in a slow cooker is delicious! Plus it’s easy, even by slow cooker recipe standards. I’d be wiling to bet you have all or almost all of these ingredients in your kitchen already. Another great thing is… Read More Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken