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
Wanderlust
Carolina Sweet Tart
On one of my many trips to Ireland, we had Valentine's dinner at Belfast Castle for their wonderfully extravagant prix fixe dinner. A friend worked at the castle and arranged for us to have the most romantic table in the restaurant. It was in front of a huge bay window overlooking Belfast Lough. We … [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
Get Into the Woods! Discover the Forest
I've always loved the outdoors. Growing up in rural Iowa, if you weren't into outdoor activities there wasn't much for you to do! I have fond memories of summer vacations playing in the parks, swimming at the town pool, riding bikes all over, and when I was a little older, riding my brother's … [Read more...] about Get Into the Woods! Discover the Forest
Tangy Apple Slaw
A few years ago I was fortunate enough to be a participant in the Food Lion Cook Off. The cook-off was like Master Chef, blogger edition. There were two teams of three bloggers who battled it out for the best plate of food. We had no idea what ingredients we would have to work with until we got onto … [Read more...] about Tangy Apple Slaw
25 Binge-worthy TV Shows to watch during the Coronapocalypse
Originally posted March 19, 2020. Check out my updated list, 25 MORE Binge-worthy TV Shows to watch during the Coronapocalypse. I don't know about you but with all the news about the Coronavirus I'm feeling very stressed and anxious and could use a little escape to give my brain a rest. I am a … [Read more...] about 25 Binge-worthy TV Shows to watch during the Coronapocalypse