St. Patrick's Day is one of my favorite holidays. What's not to love? It's a great excuse to have a cocktail or two, there are awesome parades in very Irish cities like Boston, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, (wait Philadelphia? Yes! Philadelphia had its first St. Patrick's Day parade in 1771!) and … [Read more...] about Boozy Shamrock Shake – Adults Only St. Patrick’s Day Treat
In the Kitchen
Carolina Sweet Tart
After we got engaged Colm and I talked a lot about where to get married. We had no family in Connecticut (we didn't move to North Carolina until much later) and I really didn't want to go back to Iowa to get married when most of our friends were out East. Colm joked that we should get married in … [Read more...] about Carolina Sweet Tart
Purple Passion Potion #5
Many moons ago, when I was in college, there was this "totally awesome" drink made out of Everclear called Purple Passion. It came in a 4 pack or a 2 liter bottle, tasted a little like grape soda on steroids and was very popular with college girls (of legal drinking age, of course) because it didn't … [Read more...] about Purple Passion Potion #5
Simply Delicious Instant Pot Clam Chowder
Did you know it's National Soup Month? Yes, it is! And to celebrate this delicious food "holiday" we are kicking on the 2nd Annual Houseful of Soups blog hop! Read more about Houseful of Soups under the recipe! Growing up in the Midwest, we didn't have a lot of fresh fish, except for what we … [Read more...] about Simply Delicious Instant Pot Clam Chowder
One-Pot Linguine alla Caprese
A few weeks ago I received a free trial of one of those food delivery services. I was excited to see bruschetta on the menu. I made the appetizer-sized portions thinking the kids would never dare try them and the hubby and I would have a nice little treat all to ourselves. But sadly that was not … [Read more...] about One-Pot Linguine alla Caprese
Done for You Meal Plan: Winner Winner Chicken Dinners
I am the worst at meal planning. I have great intentions. I'll make a shopping list, pick up what I need, keep the fridge stocked. The problem is by the time I'm ready to break away from work, or whatever I happen to be doing, to start cooking everyone is starving and wants something right … [Read more...] about Done for You Meal Plan: Winner Winner Chicken Dinners