“Mom, can you make some more green juice?” Let’s just say that when your kids ask you to make something that’s made solely from fruits and vegetables, you make it a priority! You guys know I love smoothies, but during this stage of pregnancy, I was ready for something different. I really have not have […]
Recipe Ideas for Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother’s Day and brunch go hand-in-hand, but restaurants are extra busy and it can be tough to make a reservation. We enjoy having a meal together at home or my parents’ house with family. Almost all of these recipes are semi-homemade, so either the moms can take a break from cooking and let the guys […]
Charlotte Restaurant Review: For Foodies and Date Nights
Food, recipes, ideas of what to cook, what to eat, etc etc takes up a large majority of my brain space…possibly too much! Thankfully, my husband and family love food as well, and trying new places to eat is something we all enjoy. Todd and I try to go on date nights once a month, […]
Sparkling Pineapple Mint Meyer Lemonade
Sometimes, my recipe names are far too long. Ha! I feel the need to include all of the ingredients in the title. Regardless…you’ve got to try this recipe! It works well as simply lemonade (how I enjoyed mine), or mixed with vodka (plain or pineapple flavored) for a fun summery cocktail! You could also try […]
Friday Favorites
The weekend is HERE! My husband is finally home from a long trip, I am attending a culinary competition today, and we have a date night tonight! I’m happy to be linking up with April, Natasha, and Christina; Karli; Erika, Narci, and Andrea for Five on Friday, Oh Hey Friday!, and Friday Favorites. I think […]
Girls Weekend in Boone, NC
Two weekends ago I spent the weekend in Boone, NC with my college roommates. We had not all been together in years, so this reunion was so wonderful! After leaving college, getting real jobs, marrying, having kids, traveling for work, moving away, etc, it is difficult to see each other. The friendships are still there, […]