LEMON + FETA PASTA SALAD 🍋🍃🍅 This has definitely become a summer staple in our house for a few years now. I got the idea after becoming obsessed with Nordstroms e-bar Lemon Bowtie Pasta Salad. I had to try and knock it off and I think I’ve gotten pretty dang close! PrintLemon + Feta […]

4th of July is such a fun holiday to celebrate. There’s so many fun things to do.. pool party, fire works, cornhole, but you can’t forget the FOOD. The food is my absolute favorite part of  the 4th of July so I figured I would share with you a few of my favorite recipes for […]

I love strawberry shortcake, and found an even easier way to make it with my favorite biscuit mix. This recipe is so easy and delicious, and I always serve it when we’re hosting a summer party, or need something to bring to a get together. I love topping the shortcakes with a fresh berry + […]

PrintRecipe: Crock Pot Pepper Steak Ingredients1-1/2 – 2lbs. Top Round London Broil Steak Cubed 1-inch pieces. Serves 4-6 1 Cup low sodium Soy Sauce, plus 2 Cup of water. 1/3 cup of cornstarch to 1 cup of water (The reason for cornstarch for thickening. A lot like flour can thicken- Cornstarch makes your gravy clear […]

  This past weekend, we had a few good friends come over for dinner at our house! AND you know how much Steve and I love to entertain – (I think we make a great team!) so he was in charge of the menu and I took on the tablescape and helped with the prep! […]

I got this Hortarecipe from Bill Darsiono’s owner of Greko Street Food in Nashville. He’s from Greece and said this is the reason that Greek people are so healthy & live longer 😉 Basically it’s boiled greens and can be any combo of: Dandelion, kale, swiss chard, collard greens etc, plus large leafy green. PrintHORTA […]

PrintGrilled Hullumi Cheese with Marinated Tomatoes IngredientsGrilled Hullumi 3 – 8 oz blocks of Halloumi cheese olive oil for brushing each side Marinated Tomatoes 1/2 pound ripe cherry tomatoes quartered 1/2 red onion sliced thin salt + pepper to taste 1/4 cup GOOD extra virgin olive oil juice of 1 lemon fresh herbs – chopped […]

I love the joy in gathering around the table for yummy meals, hosting friends or a fun night in with the family. In my house, food is the way to our hearts, and I wanted to share some fun ways to gift these food inspired baskets. I hope this gives you some inspiration and you […]

  For the summertime, you can’t go wrong with gifts filled with supplies to make great drinks. I’ve made baskets for every summer drink I could think of  in the past, from sangria, to a moscow mules. But here are a few of my faves I go back to year after year. Whether you’re looking […]

Hey there! With Memorial Day right around the corner, I wanted to share some of my favorite & most delicious recipes from over the years. I know that planning out a menu, especially if you have people over, can be stressful. I find that these recipes leave people wanting seconds, as well as asking me […]