So this weekend Chris and I were invited with some of our friends to the Taste of Randolph event. The host asked to bring veggies, fruit, or dessert… I think you know which one I decided to bring! I didn’t know if I should make something that I know for…

So it had been raining all weekend and I was perusing the food gawker website when I came across some delicious looking bread. Who doesn’t love fresh hot bread right out of the oven? It’s like being wrapped up in a blanket of yumminess. I had bought some yeast thinking…

Well it’s starting to feel like summertime here in Chicago…finally! When I think of summer I think of hanging outside sipping on a beverage, lying out by the pool, hanging out with some of my favorites. I am also working on taking better care of my body and the food…

My good friend Erika recently got engaged! Yay!! I love her and if this couldn’t get any cuter her fiancés name is Eric… Eric and Erika! Love it! So to show her how excited and happy I am for her I decided to bake something special. Now, I was a…

Recently all I have been craving is Mexican food! I don’t know why really but I do know that I would love to have shrimp tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and guacamole every single day. I’m a pig, I know, but I can’t get enough of those Mexican flavors! …

The 4th of July is fast approaching so get ready for BBQ’s, fireworks, and lots of relaxation. My family has the tradition of heading down to our little country home in the middle-of-nowhere Reedville, Va. Seriously, it’s a dead zone: there’s no TV, computer, or cell service. Why do we…

My friend Kate brought me some fresh herbs a few weeks ago and I have been using them in all of my cooking since then. You really can’t compare the flavor of fresh picked herbs to store bought herbs. There is something so satisfying when going out and picking your…

Well I am pretty sure y’all know how I feel about the Pioneer Women she’s…amazing. I have not made a lot of her recipes, but I have made a few — like her creamy lemon crumb bars… delicious. This woman is a genius when it comes to food. I feel…

Let’s talk about shrimp for a minute. I always have shrimp on hand in my house because they are a quick and easy addition to any meal. They cook up quickly and make any meal feel more substantial without weighing you down. Yesterday I did a post about my South…