When the chill of winter settles in, there’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a warm, creamy bowl of soup to thaw you from the inside out. This Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage & Tortellini Soup is exactly that cozy comfort we all crave—packed with tender sausage, fresh veggies, and those perfectly pillowy tortellini that…
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Discover Pinot Grigio: Wine Basics & Perfect Food Pairings
Every day is a good day to talk about wine. So, let’s take a look at Pino Grigio. First off, what exactly is Pinot Grigio? It’s one of the most popular white wines around, known for being light, crisp, and dry with a noticeable high acidity. According to Spruce Eats, it’s America’s second most…
Recipe Review..Paula Deen’s Pecan Chicken Salad. It is Yummy Good!
The other day, Erica asked, “Mom, is your chicken salad recipe on your blog yet?” She wanted to try making it, and that’s when I realized I hadn’t shared it here. Well, now’s the perfect time to post it—especially since I was craving some comforting, tasty chicken salad myself. So, here it is… Paula Deen’s…
In The Kitchen: Exploring the Many Faces of the Onion
I’m a big fan of onions—they add so much flavor to just about everything I cook, whether sautéed, caramelized, or enjoyed raw. While I know there are many different types, I have to admit I don’t always know which to use when. Recently, as I tackled a recipe calling for white onions, I realized it…
Travel North Carolina-A Lunch Stop at Olde Hickory Station in Hickory NC
We were setting off on a mini weekend getaway, driving from Cary to Asheville—a trip that takes around four hours. Wanting a nice place to stop for lunch halfway through, a friend recommended Hickory, NC. A bit of digging led me to discover a charming spot called Olde Hickory Station, a beautifully restored historic train…
Food and Drink-Easy Homemade Lemonade Recipe
There’s nothing quite like a tall glass of homemade lemonade to brighten up a hot summer day. Its perfect balance of tartness and sweetness not only quenches your thirst but also brings a little sunshine to your taste buds. Lemonade has long been a beloved staple of summer gatherings, from backyard barbecues to nostalgic lemonade…
Recipe Review-Creamy Bacon Spinach Quiche
I made the most delicious Quiche the other day. It is called Creamy Bacon Spinach Quiche, and I found it on a site called The Food Charlatan. It rates high on my cooking scale, and I will definitely make it again. I read over the recipe, and I gathered my ingredients… Some of the cheeses…
Travel-The Fine Art of Dining Alone: Your Guide to Enjoying Meals Alone
For many newly single people, eating out alone can feel a bit intimidating or uncomfortable. Over the years since my divorce, I’ve often taken myself out to restaurants and learned to enjoy the experience. Let’s explore some helpful tips to make dining solo a confident, enjoyable adventure. Dining alone is a meaningful act of self-care….
May Recipe Challenge: Fresh New Dishes to Try This Month
Ready to shake up your kitchen this May? I’m diving into a fresh batch of new recipes, and I’m inviting you to join the adventure. Whether they turn out simple, delicious, or interesting, this month’s recipe challenge is about exploring and having fun. Let’s get cooking! (The photos below are as close as I could…
Having Fun With Food. The March Recipe Challenge! Join the fun and try some new recipes.
I love to try new recipes. If I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list…