The French 75

The French 75 is a Champagne- gin cocktail that is rumored to have gotten its start at a Parisian bar in 1915. The story goes that the bartender ran out of club soda when he was making gin highballs, and substituted Champagne instead. His new drink had such a kick, the local soldiers named it… Continue reading The French 75

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Spiced Rum Banana Bread

You know what’s better than freshly baked banana bread? Freshly baked spiced rum banana bread. That’s right- richly flavored banana bread chock full of walnuts gets an extra kick of flavor with the help of our friend the Captain. It’s perfect for breakfast or a mid afternoon snack and I guarantee the whole family will… Continue reading Spiced Rum Banana Bread

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Master Bedroom Flip

When we first moved into our current house, about 7 years ago, i was drawn into the coziness of the cottagey (not a word, but we’re making it one) feel that the smaller rooms and lower ceilings created. The colors were darker than what we had in our townhouse, but warm and neutral, and they… Continue reading Master Bedroom Flip

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Freezer-Friendly Chicken Pie

Chicken pot pie is one of those meals that I forget to make. I love it, but I forget about it. The other day, when Torin was napping I started doing some cleaning and reorganizing of the scary spaces in my kitchen, and found an old cookbook I had, that’s simply called “Casseroles” (winning title-… Continue reading Freezer-Friendly Chicken Pie

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Ham and Hashbrown Casserole

I love hashbrown casserole, in all variations. That cheesy, salty, oniony goodness is something I can eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I don’t think I’ve ever gone to the Cracker Barrel and not gotten hashbrown casserole as a side. The Ham and Hashbrown Casserole recipe I’m going to share with y’all today, is just… Continue reading Ham and Hashbrown Casserole

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Greek Turkey Burgers

Over the past few weeks I’ve done so much to get ready for the arrival of our sweet baby. Nursery is done, hospital bags are packed, house is moderately clean, and freezer meals are in the works. We’ve only got a few days left (hopefully) before he is going to make his grand entrance, and… Continue reading Greek Turkey Burgers

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The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip 

Yesterday, Trev and I hosted our annual Halloween party, and even though things were much more relaxed this year, the food was still amazing. We had homemade jalapeño poppers, potato skins, a lovely cheeseboard, sausage balls, and a few other snacks, but my spinach artichoke dip was definitely the belle of the ball. Everyone asked… Continue reading The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip 

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