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 (still am!). My best friend lived … [Read more...] about Simply Perfect Prime Rib Roast | Ninja Cow Farm
Mother's Day
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 decided to make one of my favorite frozen … [Read more...] about Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail – Kid-friendly Refreshment
Southern Comfort Food for the Holidays
My family and I have lived in the South now for nearly 12 years. We started off moving to Virginia, then Alabama, and finally North Carolina, where we have lived for the past seven years. The South is a truly unique place. People have their own way of doing things (if someone is using a turn … [Read more...] about Southern Comfort Food for the Holidays
Red, White, & Blue Cheesecake Trifle
A trifle is a classic British dessert made with a thin layer of cake, traditionally soaked in sherry, topped with layers of preserves, custard, and cream. Trifles can be relatively simple to make or as complex as you want to make them. Trifles are easy to customize to your specific tastes and flavor … [Read more...] about Red, White, & Blue Cheesecake Trifle
Chocolate Cookies and Cream Cake with Oreo Buttercream
Do you or someone you know suffer from Oreo addiction? Then this Chocolate Cookies and Cream Cake with Oreo Buttercream recipe is for you! Now, to be honest, I don't LOVE Oreo cookies the way most people do. Occasionally, I will get a craving, but honestly I'd rather have a homemade cookie. But I … [Read more...] about Chocolate Cookies and Cream Cake with Oreo Buttercream
Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever!
I love to bake. I don't do it as much as my kids would like, but when I do bake, I do it well! (Bread and cookies are my specialties, they never last longer than a few minutes in the house unless I bake when the kids aren't home, lol). This is my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe of all time. … [Read more...] about Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever!