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Weekend in Chattanooga

Living in Nashville, it’s easy to have a quick getaway to Chattanooga for the weekend. A two-hour drive east on I-24 (plus the time zone change) lands you in downtown Chattanooga with plenty to see, do, and eat! In August, we did just that…

September 15, 2019
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Main Dish Pasta Side Dish Vegetarian

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

What’s comfort food for you? A hearty stew? A brothy soup? For me, it’s macaroni and cheese and I had no idea how good it could be until I stumbled on this recipe for Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese! Yeah, it sounds a little…

January 26, 2019
Walnut-Topped Ginger Drops
Cookie Baking Day Cookies Desserts

Walnut-Topped Ginger Drops

These Walnut-Topped Ginger Drops were the surprise favorite from Cookie Baking Day 2018. I chose this recipe because I like to have a good variety of cookies, or else I end up with all chocolate! I thought these were so unique with the candied…

January 22, 2019
The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
Breakfast Main Dish Sandwiches

The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich

Y’all. This sandwich. The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich. I don’t know where to begin other than telling you to read the recipe, go to the grocery store, and make the garlic butter tomato sauce so you have all the ingredients for the best breakfast of…

January 18, 2019
Eggnog Cookie Logs
Christmas Cookie Baking Day Cookies Desserts

Eggnog Cookie Logs

Oh, hi! (waves) Yep, I know it’s January and we’re all thinking about eating healthier, but I want to talk about cookies! As most of you know, my mom and I bake several batches of cookie each year known as Cookie Baking Day. It’s…

January 9, 2019
White Bean & Spinach Soup
Main Dish Soups & Stews Vegetarian

White Bean & Spinach Soup

Is it fall where you are? Not here in Nashville. We’ve had weather in the 80s and 90s STILL. I’m thinking if I keep making cold weather meals, I can will fall weather this way south. This is the second weekend in a row…

October 6, 2018
March Challenge Fail
30-Day Challenges Life

March Yoga & Stretches Challenge Results

Welp, it was bound to happen eventually, but I’m surprised it was with this challenge. March’s challenge was to practice yoga once a week and stretch everyday. Sounds easy enough, but I failed at it…miserably. What happened? Read on. To catch up, read this…

April 1, 2018
Salmon Burgers with Slaw
Burgers Low Calorie Main Dish Seafood & Fish

Salmon Burgers with Slaw

If you’re looking for a quick, but super tasty dinner, you’re going to love this recipe. I couldn’t wait to make these Salmon Burgers with Slaw. Super easy and super fast! Canned salmon and bagged slaw make this a cinch to put on the table…

March 15, 2018
Swiss-Stuffed Crusty Loaves
Bread

Swiss-Stuffed Crusty Loaves: March Bakealong in Insta Stories

Last weekend I attempted King Arthur Flour’s March Bakealong challenge and documented the step-by-step process through Instagram Stories. I love making bread from scratch, so I jumped at the chance to make Swiss-Stuffed Crusty Loaves! I substituted Swiss for Gruyère – similar taste, way…

March 10, 2018