1. boots Boots boots boots! It’s kind of scary how much my best friend and I are thinking alike. Recently, we met up in Oregon and packed pretty much the same suitcase. It was interesting because she…
Pepper Chicken with Cashews Stir Fry
For the last week I have been nursing an upper respiratory infection and I’m happy to finally be getting better. Curtis kept telling me to go to the doctor and this time I was the unreasonable one….
Shrimp and Mushroom Potstickers
I have made chicken/turkey potstickers and we love them but I have been wanting to do a seafood version because my sister is a pescatarian (which means she the only “meat” she eats is seafood) and I want…
Mini Buttermilk Pumpkin Pie Spice Donuts with Brown Butter Vanilla Glaze
I have a confession to make, I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin. I feel like I’m the only one on the planet that feels this way. But honestly, I’m opening up more and more to it…
Trip to Italy Recap #1
Last month, I had the extreme honor of being invited on a trip to Italy with Michael Angelo’s and their Win a Trip to Italy sweepstakes winners from last year, Mike and Martha. We had a blast….
Camembert Marmalade Phyllo Cups
Looking for a nice, savory treat for your Halloween party? This is super simple to make thanks to Athens Foods Mini Fillo/Phyllo Cups (found in your grocer’s freezer case)…I know you’ll love these! When Athens Foods approached…
Baked Eggs in Tomatoes & Bountiful Cookbook
Eggs and tomatoes…I love them both. Especially eggs. I love this combination of eggs baked in tomatoes…brought to you by Todd Porter and Diane Cu of White on Rice Couple. I can go on and on about…
The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2013
Yep, it’s time. I just got back from Italy yesterday and you won’t believe but Lindsay and I have been working on the 2013 Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap for a couple of months now. It’s the…
We’re Heading to Italy Thanks to Michael Angelo’s!
You guys, I’m so excited, we’re heading to Italy today! Last month, Michael Angelo’s invited me on a trip of a lifetime. I’ll get to join the Michael Angelo, his wife, Cheryl, and his mom, Sara, in…
Chocolate Chip Mocha Cookie Dough Brownies
These brownies have three layers of goodness. McCormick® asked me to come up with a recipe perfect for a bake sale with one of their extracts. I have had their coffee extract for a while and have…
Betty Crocker Reese’s® Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chunk Snack Cakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
When Betty Crocker came to me and told me about their new line of Hershey’s cookie mixes and challenged me to make recipes with them, I jumped at the chance. First, I love peanut butter cups! Second,…
5 things I learned at the 2013 Florida Blogger Conference
Me, Lou Mongello & J! I have been trying to resurrect my five things series and I thought this would be perfect to write about this weekend! Yesterday was the 3rd Annual Florida Blogger and Social Media…
Curried Beef Hand Pies
Happy Tuesday! I’m all excited because I feel really good about making my own homemade pie crust/dough whatever you call it. And then I made these curried beef hand pies for the KitchenAid blog. I used my…
Shrimp and Pesto Pasta Toss
Okay, I’m going to have to just fold and let Fall take over but just one last summer post…maybe? I’m obsessed with this shrimp & pesto pasta dish and I have made it like five times…I know,…
Warm Potato Pesto Salad
I have been getting back into reading thanks to my friends, Aggie and Kristen, for encouraging me. I have been reading on my iPhone via iBooks and just finished You Had Me at Woof by Julie Klam….
Napa at The Peabody Orlando & Orlando Magical Dining Month
It’s September and it’s Orlando Magical Dining Month! I was recently invited to a press preview at Napa located at The Peabody Orlando…to taste their prix fixe menu for Magical Dining Month and to hear all about…
How to Make Pesto (Video)
Can we have a heart to heart now? It’s the end of August which also means we’re onto Labor Day weekend (here in the US). Where has the time gone? I’m not ready for the end of…
Pesto Caprese Fried Wontons
I have been so excited to share this with you and have been bursting to share this virtual baby shower for Aggie! I’m happy to be organizing it with Sandy and Liz. They are the sweetest and…
Peach and Blueberry Crumble
Things that I love — baking, eating, shopping and shopping, not necessarily in that order! Happy Friday, you guys! I’m excited to share with you this peach & blueberry crumble that only takes minutes to put together…
How to Make Homemade Ravioli (Video)
Warning warning: very long post ahead! with tons of pictures that will hopefully help you make homemade ravioli! There’s a video too. And also check out my contributing post on the KitchenAid blog — more ways to…
Brown Butter Peach Milkshakes
Growing up, my siblings and I loved to eat fresh fruit. When I was a little girl, I would bring a mango, an apple or a peach to my Mom and ask her to cut it up…
Shuttle Atlantis Grand Opening at Kennedy Space Center
In June, we were invited to attend the grand opening of the Shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. I don’t have to prove what a nerd I am, right? The shuttle program and…
{Quick & Easy} Lemon & Thyme Chicken
For this recipe, once again I’m participating with Land O’Lakes on their Kitchen Conversations panel along with Ree, Maria, Brenda and Sommer! For this Kitchen Conversation, it’s all about back to school and quick and easy dinner…
Blood Orange-Raspberry Spritzer
I’m excited to share this recipe with you and my backyard makeover with World Market! It’s hot out right? I feel like I keep saying that but it has been. Luckily, it’s been raining a lot in…