Eggnog Bread with Eggnog Cream Cheese Icing
This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. I’ve had a love affair with eggnog since I was little. When I was around 7 years old my mom, who was an elementary school librarian,...
Simply Perfect Prime Rib Roast | Ninja Cow Farm
Growing up in Iowa, in rural Iowa to be more precise, it’s pretty hard NOT to be a carnivore. Iowa is ranked 7th in the states for cattle production and 1st in hog production (North Carolina is 2nd). Although I grew up in town, I was a country girl at heart...
How to Help Your Local Food Pantry
Over the weekend I saw a Facebook post about a reverse advent calendar. The premise was quite simple. Each day in December gather up a specific food item on the list and then on Christmas Eve drop off your donation to your local Food Pantry. While this is a wonderful...
Iowa Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Iowa Pork Tenderloin sandwiches, AKA tenderloins or breaded pork sandwiches, are a staple throughout the Midwest. Easy and inexpensive, they are one of the few things I truly miss about Iowa–besides my family, of course! A tenderloin consists of a trimmed and...
Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail – Kid-friendly Refreshment
I have a lot of fun testing and creating cocktails for my blog. Maybe a little too much fun! When my kids see me oohing and awwing over yummy concoctions they always ask me, “Is this a grown-up only drink?” Yesterday, trying to relax from a bad day, I...
Red, White, & Blue Cheesecake Trifle
The post “Red, White, & Blue Cheesecake Trifle” was sponsored by Ankarsrum Original USA. Although I was supplied products and/or compensated for writing this post, all thoughts and opinions are my own.(Post updated 5/2023) A trifle is a classic British...
Carolina Sweet Tart
“Carolina Sweet Tart” is a sponsored post. Although I was supplied products and/or compensated for writing this post, all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a...
Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette
This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. The other day I made my salad for lunch and I went to grab the bottle of balsamic vinaigrette and it was completely empty! My kids have a...
Spice up your cookout with Watermelon Peach Salsa
Two of my favorite parts of summer are cookouts and freshly picked fruit… especially sweet, juicy watermelon and peaches. They are delicious when eaten by themselves. But when put together with a little spice, oh wow!! My girls LOVE this Watermelon Peach Salsa....
Purple Passion Potion #5
“Purple Passion Potion #5” contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Many moons ago, when I was in college, there was this “totally awesome” drink made out of Everclear...
Christmas Cheer Cranberry Margarita
It’s no secret that I love margaritas. It’s hard for me to pick a favorite, but in the fall I especially love to make cranberry margaritas. The perfect mix of sweet and tart. A festive cocktail for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time of the year!...
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies
The post Peppermint Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies are one of my favorite holiday treats (but you don’t have...
Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies
If you followed me for a while, you may have noticed I am a little obsessed with eggnog. Especially in baked goods. (Check out my Eggnog Bread … so yummy!!) Every holiday season I drink ALL the eggnog. Fireball Eggnog is my new favorite! So when I needed to...
