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
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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
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
A Staycation Getaway at the AC Hotel Raleigh North Hills
I know, a "Staycation Getaway" sounds like an oxymoron, but nothing could be further from the truth! Especially when your staycation is hosted at the AC Hotel Raleigh North Hills. When you have a family of 7--and your husband has been unemployed for 11 months--you don't get to go out a whole … [Read more...] about A Staycation Getaway at the AC Hotel Raleigh North Hills
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
Easy, quick, and delicious Mexican Chicken & Avocado Corn Salsa from The Produce Box
I love using my Produce Box ingredients to create fresh and delicious meals. It's inspiring to use locally-sourced ingredients to create new recipes. But there are days when I just don't have the time to shop at the grocery store and get dinner on the table. Like most people I know who work from … [Read more...] about Easy, quick, and delicious Mexican Chicken & Avocado Corn Salsa from The Produce Box