My husband and I enjoy going out once in awhile on a date night. We will typically go out for dinner and drinks while a babysitter keeps on eye on the kids. It's a great way for us to re-connect and spend some one-on-one time together. With that said, Covid-19 has kept us at home for almost a year. … [Read more...]
Ginger Sesame Popcorn Brittle Recipe
March 18, 2021 by
This ginger sesame popcorn brittle recipe looks delicious! It's definitely something unique and different. The recipe is courtesy of Popcorn.org. You can visit their website to learn more about them and to snag additional free recipes. I'm adding this one to my "must make" recipe list. Ginger … [Read more...]
Raising the Bar at Home with Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden by Katie Stryjewski
March 18, 2021 by
While I’m typically a wine girl, I love to order a cocktail when I go out to dinner and I’ve upped my cocktail game at home over the last year with quarantine cocktail night. My husband tends to go for the standards like an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan and I tend to veer toward the Cosmopolitan and … [Read more...]
Homemade Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
March 16, 2021 by
Every year I look forward to the month of July when we harvest fresh raspberries from our raspberry patch. Its really easy to grow your own red raspberries if you have a little bit of space on your property. They don't require much care other than a little bit of pruning & fertilizing during the … [Read more...]
Vent – Cookie Baking Fail
March 15, 2021 by
Last week I was at the grocery store and they had packages of cookie mix on sale. It was such a great price that I purchased two packs to keep on hand when I needed them. Normally I bake our cookies from scratch, but every once in awhile I get pressed for time and will use a pre-packaged mix. For … [Read more...]
How to Make the Perfect Dirty Martini
March 15, 2021 by
My husband and I enjoy going out once in awhile on a date night. We will typically go out for dinner and drinks while a babysitter keeps on eye on the kids. It's a great way for us to re-connect and spend some one-on-one time together. With that said, Covid-19 has kept us at home for almost a year. … [Read more...]
How to Make a Strawberry Mojito
March 13, 2021 by
During the months of May and June in the northeast you'll find local (fresh) strawberries in-season. When purchasing fresh strawberries you always want to inspect them first. Look through the basket (top and bottom) to make sure the berries don't have mold or bruising. They should be plump and have … [Read more...]
Minty Green Candy and Popcorn Clusters for St. Patrick’s Day
March 11, 2021 by
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and this year I'll be making the Minty Green Candy and Popcorn Clusters for my two children to enjoy. Every year when St. Patty's Day rolls around I like to prepare a special Irish themed dinner along with green snacks and beverages. My children really … [Read more...]
