A few days ago, I had the honor to attend a special evening entitled Seasoned and Seared, that served as a fundraiser for the BEEFoundation. The BEEFoundation is a nonprofit organization that provides education and professional development opportunities for students (like the Future Farmers of America, and 4H groups), and beef producers. As times change, …
This easy recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Bread has all the beautiful smells of the fall baking season! As the days grow shorter, and the nights grow colder, there’s just something about fall weather that calls us back to the flavors that speak “comfort” to our souls. Year after year, my daughter begs me to make …
People often ask me for suggestions for meals that are quick, easy, delicious, and frugal, and Pasta Carbonara with Homemade Bread Crumbs is just such a recipe. When life’s circumstances are just so hectic – like during the holidays, for example – that there’s no TIME to get to the grocery store, you need a …
This post was sponsored by DePuy Synthes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, however all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I’m drawn to people who strike me as being fully, vibrantly alive! Aren’t you? That doesn’t necessarily mean my friends are all loud, or extroverted. One of the most vibrantly …
This is a sponsored post. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Do you love to share your thoughts and opinions? A popular Quick Food Service is looking for some foodies to help inspire their future products and recipes. If your care about the ingredients and quality used in …
This post was sponsored by Morton’s Salt as part of their Morton’s Salt Next Door Chef Campaign. All opinions are, of course, my own. This past Monday, I joined a number of guests at a unique dining experience, here in Nashville: “Morton Salt’s Next Door Chef: Nashville” event. Morton Salt, converted the backyard of Travis …
You’re here for the cheese giveaway, right? Mmmhmm. That’s what I thought. Well, BEFORE I tell you how to enter to win said cheese, let me give you a little more value for your click. (Which I do deeply, deeply appreciate! All clicks and shares are ~highly~ esteemed!) Disclosure: I am a member of the …
When cold and flu season strikes, Flu-Fighter Soup, Chicken Soup with Greens and Garlic will help you become a Flu-Fighter, by boosting your immune system. How Does Flu Fighter Soup Boost Your Immune System? When Cold/Flu Season hits, you need to become a Flu-Fighter. You need a weapon that will boost your immune system. Flu-Fighter Soup: …
Back a few months ago, I wrote a post about one of the highlights of my summer: getting to attend my girlfriend, Alison’s, wedding, and how I found my dress through Chico’s. Alison and Rick wanted to share the news of their wedding with their friends in their own unique way, in their own unique …
This is a sponsored post. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. I’ve had 5 dogs, in my lifetime. I cannot begin to tell you their importance in my life. They have been faithful friends, trustworthy confidants, blood-pressure-lower-ers, and joy-bringers. Before I ever wanted a baby, I wanted a dog, first …
Before Thanksgiving, I had the opportunity to order the apron of my choice from Flirty Aprons, a company that makes adorable aprons that I heard about at the Type-A Conference I attended in Atlanta. I was told to go to their website, and select any apron I liked, so I could give my readers …
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Element Associates and Midlife Boulevard. This is a picture of my wonderful Aunt Rene. She is the last of my “parents”: at least, she is the last of that generation of folks in my husband’s family who ever functioned as a surrogate grandparent to my kids, …
Caponata is a traditional Italian appetizer you can make in advance of any event you’re having. It is made of eggplant and lots of other summer vegetables, simmered and served over crostini. Absolutely delicious!!! I got more eggplant in my CSA box a few weeks ago, and my daughter was getting burnt out on Eggplant …
This is the story of how I ended up going to the fanciest party I’ve ever been to. It was a fund raiser for Second Harvest of Middle TN, and a live music event, and a fashion show with world-famous designers, and my getting to attend it is due to the generosity of the folks …
When Cabot Cheese told me they were partnering with King Arthur Flour in a #QuicheFeast, I knew I had to be a part, and what happened next was a BLT Quiche! This recipe I developed for BLT Quiche is suitable for a holiday breakfast, when company’s coming, a lunch with friends, or a light dinner, …