I apologize, I’ve been sitting on this recipe for a while now! I made these for Thanksgiving dessert and they were a huge hit, “like crack” I’m pretty sure my aunt proclaimed. Let’s be real,…
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Wine Wednesdays – Brooks 2012 Pinot Noir + “Cheater Cassoulet”
I was browsing my recent issue of Food & Wine and came across this recipe for duck confit and white bean stew. Perfect for a cold Sunday night Oscar viewing party, I was inspired! My…
Staycation – 48 Hours in Brooklyn
For Christmas I gave my mom what some might consider a rather selfish gift – a flight to visit me in NYC. I planned a weekend full of surprises and took full advantage of an…
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift – Mom’s Famous Caramel
During my time at home, mom let me in on her secret salty caramel recipe. Tied up with a vintage spoon and a red ribbon this would make the best Valentine’s Day gift for a…
The BEST Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
These little loafs made an appearance on Christmas morning. It’s funny, 5 years ago if you had told my future self that I’d enjoy banana anything, let alone banana bread I would have laughed in…
A Recipe For Your Christmas Morning!
Looking for something yummy to dig into after opening presents this Christmas morning? These cinnamon rolls should do the trick. Warm and gooey, with a hint of banana and declines cream cheese frosting, they would…
Wine Wednesday – Kim Crawford 2014 Sauvignon Blanc
Sunday night was the second annual girls’ holiday dinner and white elephant exchange. We all met uptown to enjoy Tracy’s beautiful apartment, roaring fire, and delicious salmon dinner with roasted veggies! I also thoroughly enjoyed…
Weekend Things
Despite working both days I managed to sneak in another pre-Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving celebration. My first Turduckenfest was a site to be seen! One fully stuffed turducken, multiple boneless stuffed chickens, quails wrapped in bacon, and…
3rd Annual Friendsgiving
Last weekend I hosted the 3rd annual Friendsgiving. Everyone brought their A-game and we pulled together what we all exclaimed was our best meal yet! Why does Thanksgiving only come once a year?? I’m seriously…
Wine Wednesdays – Racine’s Wine Bar
I recently visited Racine’s Wine Bar for dinner and drinks. I had been wanting to check out Racine’s since it opened last spring. With two locations in Paris, this is the first Racine’s in the…