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Nov 19, 20231 min read

Thanksgiving: Desserts

Ohh, where to start...there are so many desserts and I like them all! I'm going to err on the side of less is more here and just post the...

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Nov 19, 20233 min read

Thanksgiving: Main Meal

My favorite holiday for sure! I love that it means time with family and friends AND that it means yummy, once-a-year dishes. I'll be...

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Nov 19, 20232 min read

Squash Casserole

The first time I made Thanksgiving at home I was walking through all the typical dishes with my husband to see what we wanted to have and...

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Nov 19, 20231 min read

Cranberry Relish

I might be the only person who specifically asks for this one at my Memaw's Thanksgiving. It's a yummy cranberry sauce/relish that brings...

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Nov 18, 20232 min read

Deviled Eggs

These are such a Southern classic. I've grown up eating deviled eggs and sometimes forget about them until encountered at a dinner or...

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Nov 18, 20232 min read

Aunt Pam's Mac and Cheese

Some recipes bring to mind a specific person, time or place. This one does all of those things! My former roommate and good friend,...

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Nov 18, 20231 min read

Bacon "Wrapped" Green Beans

This recipe comes from my friend Robyn and I dare say it has replaced green bean casserole in my house. I love both...but this is a...

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Nov 13, 20234 min read

Holiday Meal Planning

It's that wonderful/stressful/fun/overwhelming time of year! I love the holidays, but I do get stressed trying to make sure I have...

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Aug 11, 20231 min read

Spinach and Artichoke Frittata (Crustless Quiche)

I keep meaning to post this recipe because it was delicious! I found the inspiration recipe on Pinterest under the account Will Cook for...

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May 18, 20232 min read

My Favorite Go-To Salmon

It's a weeknight and you got stuck in traffic heading home or you just don't want to spend so much time in the kitchen. Everyone has a...

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Mar 26, 20232 min read

Delbar - Atlanta, GA

I'd heard about Delbar for many months and had it on my list to try. SO glad I finally did! The name translates from the Farsi language...

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Jan 1, 20232 min read

il Gialo - Sandy Springs, GA

I've eaten here several times and always enjoyed it. These photos and descriptions are from my last dinner at il Gialo, just a few days...

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Dec 28, 20222 min read

Spiced Nuts

I usually have all the gifts and treats ready before Christmas...but this year I ended up way behind. I've yet to see most the people I...

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Apr 16, 20222 min read

Easter Coconut Pie

Nothing says Easter like Cadbury mini-eggs and coconut desserts. I've always loved the Easter candy/dessert options best. I have no clue...

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Apr 8, 20222 min read

Pear Preserves

My grandmother used to make pear preserves when I was young. We would eat them the same way you might eat jam on toast and they bring...

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Mar 27, 20222 min read

Shaved Zucchini Salad / Cookbook Challenge

A fresh and spring-y recipe that can be modified to include/exclude the items you like most. I joined a Facebook group where the...

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Feb 22, 20222 min read

Quinoa Egg Bites

Loads of healthy veggies and whole grains in a tiny little package. These little bites are so versatile and easy to adapt. I ended up...

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Jan 10, 20222 min read

Welcome 2022! Green Beans Vinaigrette

I hope you all are off to a great start this year! I took time in December to get ready for the holidays and relax. I'm focusing on...

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Dec 4, 20211 min read

Sourdough Discard Crumpets

2020. Most of us didn’t go much of anywhere and filled our time with things we may not have done without the extra down time. My...

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Dec 1, 20212 min read

Cheese Straws

My mother-in-law makes cheese straws every year around the holidays and they are one of my favorites. I suppose they must be everyone's...

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Nov 25, 20211 min read

Garlic Herb Butter

Happy Thanksgiving! Nothing extra is really necessary for dressing up butter but I do love this recipe. If you have leftovers it is...

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Nov 24, 20213 min read

Thomas Keller’s Oven Roasted Chicken

Since the best bird I’ve made is a chicken rather than a turkey, we will celebrate with Thanksgiving chickens tomorrow. This recipe is...

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Nov 19, 20212 min read

Greek Sheet Pan Chicken

I found this recipe by Every Last Bite on Pinterest several years ago and it is still one of my favorites. It’s also very versatile. If...

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Nov 17, 20211 min read

Julia Child’s Potato Gratin Savoyard

I am a huge fan of most potato recipes but when it comes to gratin or scalloped potatoes I find them extra tasty! This recipe uses broth...

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Nov 11, 20212 min read

Thomas Keller’s Squash and Zucchini

This recipe is something I came across when a friend gifted me Masterclass-which I highly recommend! Thomas Keller, renowned chef, spoke...

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Nov 10, 20211 min read

Pumpkin Roll

This is a dessert everyone loves and my mom has been making it for years. I believe you can even find this in grocery stores now! I...

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Nov 8, 20212 min read

Make Ahead Turkey Gravy by Ina Garten

This is a Barefoot Contessa recipe by Ina Garten and it is WONDERFUL! This is also how I became a fan of a fall cognac cocktail. I bought...

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Nov 7, 20211 min read

Homemade Cornbread

The main ingredient in Thanksgiving dressing [at least where I'm from] is cornbread! So you might need a good recipe if you want to take...

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Nov 6, 20212 min read

Cranberry Pudding Cakes

These are actually called Steamed Puddings, but since I am American and I'm not sure how many of you are addicted to The Great British...

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Nov 3, 20212 min read

Memaw's Thanksgiving Dressing

Every holiday my grandmother, "Memaw," is in the starring role. Growing up we always spent holidays at my grandparents house with alllll...

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Nov 2, 20212 min read

Lemon Soufflé Tart

Lemon flavored anything is always my favorite. So when I came across this recipe in Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking I...

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Oct 19, 20212 min read

Dark Chocolate Tart with Browned Butter [easy] Crust

I found this recipe on Pinterest years ago and have made it over and over since. It turns out well each time and I get asked to make it...

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Sep 23, 20212 min read

Quick Lunch-Tuna Salad

Since I was a kid I’ve been eating tuna salad, some savory, some with fruit, some with mayo, some with oil, something for everyone. This...

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Aug 21, 20213 min read

Sea Grove Beach

FINALLY!! A new travel post! Seagrove Beach, FL is between Destin and Panama City Beach. It’s a little less crowded than the more popular...

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May 30, 20215 min read

Lechón Asado / Cuban Pulled Pork

This one is my husband's very favorite meal. Every culture seems to have a particularly special roasted pork dish. In the Southeast...

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Mar 17, 20213 min read

Ham and Cheese Pastry

This is a recipe I go back to over and over. I initially found it on Pinterest and adapted it slightly. It could be made with completely...

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Sep 26, 20203 min read

Fall is here - Chili Time!

Once the temperature drops a little at the very beginning of fall I start thinking about making chili. I love that everyone has their own...

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Sep 18, 20203 min read

New to Sourdough

I know that many, many of us have jumped on the bread-making trend of quarantine this year-myself included. I'm on my second sourdough...

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Sep 3, 20201 min read

Basil and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

We are nearing the end of summer - and I am hung up on basil this year so I keep looking for ways to enjoy it while it is growing on my...

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Aug 25, 20202 min read

Pesto Pasta with Shrimp

We visited friends in the Georgia mountains a little while back. Besides being a totally relaxing place to exist - in the middle of...

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Aug 10, 20202 min read

Spanish Inspired Lunch-Toast with Tuna, Peppers and Onions

After writing about last year's trip to Spain I'm craving those Spanish foods we enjoyed! I ate so many tapas - I lost count some days....

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