Making your own pickled jalapeños is easier than you think. With a few simple ingredients and a couple of mason jars, you can easily make this recipe any time! I love hot and spicy anything. If you have known me for any length of time, then you know that Nashville Hot Chicken is my favorite …
Being a college student is not easy, yet it can be pleasantly rewarding when you can travel and study what you love. Most students work around the clock to beat deadlines and deliver quality assignments to their professors. And it is even more challenging to do so studying online. Last year was a challenging year, …
Want a delicious and easy dessert? This rocky road fudge is all the rage with mini marshmallows, crunchy cashews, and semi-sweet chocolate all mixed together for the ultimate dessert. One of my husband’s favorite desserts is this Rocky Road Fudge that I came up with a few years ago. Stephen loves anything with cashews in …
For most US travelers, Alaska remains the last frontier. Wild, rugged landscapes and bleakly beautiful scenery abounds, and for many the 49th state is still wrapped in mystery and wonder. Vacationing in Alaska is a glorious prospect, and once you’ve had a taste of the icy beauty of this magnificent corner of the US you’ll …
Meal prep hacks include cooking for the whole week, preparing simple meals, buying seasonal products, visiting the farmer’s market, and much more. Preparing meals can be a very interesting activity. But many adults spend way too much time thinking about what to cook for the day. Besides, spending money ordering ready-made meals from restaurants. This …
I love having giveaways on my blog so for March we are giving away a Pioneer Woman Cookware Set — perfect for making delicious meals for you and your family. I don’t know about y’all, but I LOVE entering giveaways — especially if it is for books, cooking gadgets, and of course gift cards. I …
Do you love coffee? Does the smell, taste, and look of coffee make your day? Coffee can give you the most perfect start to your day. Who doesn’t love coffee? If you don’t, you are not just missing out on a beverage but a mind-blowing experience. Ask any coffee lover, and they would tell you, …
It is fun to travel to a new country, but it is also a bit stressful. Whether you are there on a short trip or for any other purpose, it is better to know what you can and cannot do, and how you should behave while staying there. The United Kingdom is one such country …
We all know the phrase “they woke up on the wrong side of the bed” which basically means that someone is in a bad mood. While it is a common saying often used to describe someone who is angry or upset, it is rooted in truth. How you sleep, or rather how much sleep you …
Love Cracker Barrel Old Fashioned Coca Cola Cake? This is the perfect copycat version and is so delicious and easy to make. I love making cakes from scratch. One of my most popular recipes is my Easy Strawberry Buttercream Cake, but I bet this recipe for an Old Fashioned Coca Cola Cake is going to …
Mint M&M Brownies — the perfect St. Patrick’s Day Treat — especially if you use my homemade brownie recipe! Before you know it, St. Patrick’s Day will be here, so I thought I would share with you an easy recipe for Mint M&M Brownies. Instead of using a boxed version, I always make mine from …
These spaghetti squash taco boats are perfect when you are craving tacos but want them to be a little healthier. I have a new found love for spaghetti squash. We’ve been playing around with it a lot in different recipes lately, and that is how I came up with this recipe for Spaghetti Squash Taco …
Do you love cream cheese danish recipes? I fell in love with them and today I am sharing my recipe with you! A couple of years ago when our family took a trip to Dauphin Island, we stopped at the Litehouse bakery to get coffee and doughnuts. While I was looking through the case trying …
Ecotourism is a popular pastime for those who want to travel and experience the world in an environmentally friendly way. In the same way that a food enthusiast will travel for miles to find the most authentic cuisine possible, an eco-tourist will go out of their way to experience the natural beauty and culture of …
Spring is a wonderful time of the year when the first sun and the first flowers look up from the ground. We all feel happy when it arrives, hearing the birds chirping and seeing the budding greenery. Once the heat makes its entrance, you prefer to drink fresher drinks and eat a little lighter – …
Making homemade snow cream is as easy as 3 simple ingredients. Here is how we make this delicious dessert! As my family and I hunker down for what the weather calls “a bad winter storm”, we anticipate the wonderful, creamy dessert that we will get to make once the snow hits — Homemade Snow Cream! …
There’s nothing like beach vacations. Kids laughing and running on the sand, while you relax and get that golden brown tan. It doesn’t matter if the beach takes a few hours’ ride from your home or is situated in a different city, it’s imperative to take along some essential items if you really want to …
Do you love the Pioneer Woman as much as I do? Here are my favorite Pioneer Woman Bakeware pieces. When the Pioneer Woman came on the scene all those years ago, I immediately fell head over heels in love with her, her family, and her cooking. Over the years, I have made a ton of …
Looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetie this year? Forgo going out and make dinner at home with these fun ideas! This will be our third year at home celebrating Valentine’s Day together. We used to go out every single year, fight the crowds, and have a very loud and busy Valentine’s Dinner together. …
This is the Best German Chocolate Cake you will ever make. Every part of it is homemade — from the cake to the icing! Your family will love this decadent dessert. Last week, Stephen asked me if I could make him a German Chocolate Cake. He loves anything chocolate, so if my man asks for …
This giveaway is closed and the winners have been chosen — Nicki and Nancy! I love having giveaways on my blog so for February, we are giving away a Cake Decorating Bundle — perfect whether you are new to baking cakes or if you are a master at decorating and creating beautiful creations. I don’t …
These Chocolate Covered Valentine Pretzel Rods are the perfect bite of sweet and salty. I make a batch of these during Valentine’s Day and use them to decorate my dessert charcuterie boards. This post was originally published on February 8, 2015 and has been recently updated with new photos. One of my favorite things to …
These Strawberry Cake Balls are the perfect bite-sized dessert full of delicious strawberry flavor. Perfect for date night, Valentine’s Day, or just because. We visited our local bakery the other day to get some donoughts and coffee. Inside the bakery, I checked out the other desserts they had and spied some strawberry cake balls. You …
There is no better place to visit for your first Hawaiin trip than the big island of Hawaii. It is the most adventurous, and diverse island in Hawaii and one that many people love! However, since it is your first time, you will need to do appropriate planning beforehand. Fortunately, this simple travel guide will …
These Valentine Day Hot Cocoa Bombs will be the perfect date night drink. Snuggle on the couch with a blanket and a movie while sipping your Valentine Day Hot Cocoa. We finally jumped on the hot cocoa bomb trend with these fun Valentine’s Day version. They are simple and easy to make and take no …
Looking for a simple way to incorporate more fruit into your morning breakfast meals? Check out this delicious recipe for Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls. Blueberries are so good for you and are really fun to eat. We usually add them to salads, muffins, and even sometimes in our main dishes, but they are really just as good …
People fish for all kinds of reasons, but all with the same goal in mind: to catch the big one. If you are a new to fishing, you certainly will find this check-list helpful. We are going to tell you what to take on a fishing trip, regardless of the type of fishing you are …
These Orange Rosemary Cornish Hens will make the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner. They are perfect for a romantic budget-friendly dinner for two. Every year, I try to plan the perfect romantic dinner for two from home. I have so many great ideas, but this year, I decided to treat my husband to a delicious dinner …
Love truffles? You will LOVE these Birthday Cake Oreo Balls. We made them using those delicious Birthday Cake Oreos. I love small handheld desserts. I feel like I can have a bite of sweet without it being too much. So, I started making delicious Oreo Ball desserts. During the holidays, I made Peppermint Oreo Cake …
This Southwest Chicken Quinoa Salad is made with leftover chicken from the night before that has been seasoned with cumin, salt, and pepper. The other night we had tacos and my delicious restaurant-style Mexican Cheese dip. When we were finished, we had a lot of meat leftover – both ground beef and shredded chicken breast …
Looking for a quick and easy breakfast idea that is low carb and healthy? These broccoli egg and cheese muffins will hit those taste buds just right. Every year around January, I try to do my best to eat a little healthier since I have spent the last three months indulging in anything and everything. …
