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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
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
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
I shared with you all in my last post that I am currently following a relatively strict low carbohydrate diet in order to lose weight. I am down 13 lbs and have no plans of slowing down. I’ve got about 20 lbs more to go before I move to the maintenance phase of my diet.… Continue reading Low Carb Pumpkin Flax Muffins
I think it’s safe to say that macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. I love mac and cheese so much that sometimes I want it as a main dish- not even joking. Unfortunately, it’s not the healthiest of dishes, with all that cheese and butter. This version of mac and cheese is still… Continue reading Protein-packed Mac and Cheese
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
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
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
I love French Toast. It’s probably my favorite breakfast food along with bacon… lots and lots of bacon. I served this recipe last week for Thanksgiving morning, and it was a huge hit with the family. Mom and dad and my sister and her husband, all came to my house to cook Thanksgiving dinner, and… Continue reading Overnight French Toast Casserole
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
Making A Maven 