Yesterday I was directed to an article on The Huffington Post that mentioned my home, Chincoteague, in it’s compilation of America’s Best Little Beach Towns. We’re definitely use to the attention of small town seekers and tourist/vacationers truly love our home. However, While reading the snippet on the slide I realized I had not been to the… [read more]
There’s just something about putting meat on a stick that makes it fun. Heck, putting anything on a stick makes it more enjoyable. Maybe that’s why Corn Dogs are a national icon. You’ll find them at pretty much any outdoor festivity: fairs, carnivals, boardwalks and festivals. It seems only fitting to have corn dogs in… [read more]
What’s your favorite thing about summer? If the words carnivals, fairs or festivals were in your answer then you’re going to love what I have for you today. Today is the beginning of the Carnival Foods at Home series that I’ll be sharing all summer long. To kick it off I’ve taken a nostalgic carnival… [read more]
30 minutes for a complete meal – start to finish – may seem like a pipe dream to some of you. Let me assure you it’s possible and yummy! My normal beef stroganoff takes much longer to prepare, but I was running short on time tonight so I whipped this up Easy Beef Stroganoff and… [read more]
Being sick is my least favorite thing - ever. If I had to choose between being sick and going to the dentist every day for the rest of my life I’d have to go with the dentist. I’ve been sick more than half of the year and now that I’m finally shaking this nasty cold my tastebuds… [read more]
Is it wrong to make your own Mother’s Day cupcakes? I just couldn’t resist doing it because I was craving 1 of my favorite flavor combinations: peanut butter and dark chocolate. I’ve been snacking on a huge bag of peanut butter M&M’s I bought from Sam’s Club so I think that might be what triggered… [read more]
Enter below to win a $40 Amazon Gift Card. Entry-Form The month of May is a special time to celebrate Mothers. Whether you are a mom yourself or you’re doing something special for your own mom, the Something Special for Mom Giveaway Event is for YOU! A great group of bloggers have come together… [read more]
I can’t stress enough how much I love an easy and quick dinner. When I can throw something together within 30 minutes and have it seem like something incredibly elegant, well, that’s a total bonus. Shrimp Scampi fits the bill perfectly for both cases. It’s so easy and quick to prepare and is something found… [read more]
So, after reading that title you’re thinking one of two things: a.) This broad is nuts – or – b.) This broad is awesome. Hopefully it’s b but I’d totally understand if it were a. See, I get weird cravings (nope, not preggers) and urges to throw random stuff together and see if it works.… [read more]
My grandmother always found the most delicious ways to stretch a dollar. Eating at her house you’d never know she struggled financially, living paycheck to paycheck. Everything was always so divine and full of flavor that nothing else compared to. One of my favorite desserts has always been bread pudding. The way Granny made it… [read more]
I'm a 30 something mom who loves to spend time experimenting in the kitchen. I enjoy recreating family recipes as well as coming up with my own.
