Hi friends! Dave and I went to Colombia (South America, not South Carolina) for my 30th birthday and had the best trip. It’s been towards the top of my bucket list for a while, so I decided the big birthday was as good an excuse as any for the adventure. […]
Happy Derby y’all! Whether you’re going to the races, a Derby party or watching at home, you need to make some Kentucky classic recipes! Check out my favs below. Kentucky Beer Cheese Maybe my favorite Kentucky specialty, if you’ve never made beer cheese, you are missing out. It’s so easy […]
Derby Day is right around the corner! I’ve rounded up all the Derby festivities in Lexington. If you’re hosting a Derby party you should also take a look at my Mint Julep Iced Tea or Derby Party Menu. Keeneland An obvious choice for Derby festivities! Keeneland is hosting their usual […]
Yes, it’s Derby week in Kentucky, but Cinco de Mayo is also Thursday! I partnered with Screamin’ Mimi’s Salsa last year to throw a ‘Cinco de Derby’ party. I was talking with the owner of Screamin’ Mimi’s about the holiday and the idea of putting a Cinco de Mayo spin […]
Happy Derby week friends! Derby in Kentucky means Derby Pie, which is a chocolate and walnut pie. It was created at the Melrose Inn in Prospect, Kentucky, (outside of Louisville) by George Kern with the help of his parents. I think it’s best served warm, nice and chocolatey! I wanted […]
Y’all know I love a good pinwheel. They’re an easy to make, easy to eat, and always a hit with a crowd. I also love a monte cristo sandwich, and when I was brainstorming spring recipe ideas, I thought, why not make a pinwheel out of one?! You can use […]
So I turned 30 on April 1st! I know the number doesn’t really mean anything and 30 isn’t that different than 29 or 31, but 30 just feels like a really big birthday. I had such a fun weekend celebrating with friends, so gonna share my special birthday day out […]
Y’all know I love a snack mix. I’ve seen some cute ones on Instagram for Easter and wanted to make my own! I don’t love an overly sweet mix, so I didn’t cover this in white chocolate or anything like that. I just like a good mix of salty and […]
If y’all haven’t tried my mini sour cream muffins, you’ve been missing out. They are a family favorite that we serve with chili, soup, BBQ, at cookouts.. with just about anything. They are so easy and addictive, you just keep popping them in your mouth! I’ve been wanting to make […]
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