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Snowman Cheese Ball

What could be more festive for a holiday gathering than a snowman cheese ball? I’ve seen snowman cheese balls that lie down (and I even featured one in this holiday recipe round-up) but I wanted to make mine stand up. HOW TO MAKE A CHEESE BALL SNOWMAN Mix together softened cream cheese and room temperature [Read More…]

Dipping Sticks (Binging with Babish)

Do these fluffy and delicious dipping sticks tempt you as much as they tempt me? They’re oh so soft inside with a perfectly crisped outer edge for a nice tender bite with a satisfying crunch. The recipe comes from a new cookbook I was gifted called Binging with Babish with 100 recipes from the incredibly [Read More…]

Biltmore Christmas Tour

Bucket list: Biltmore Christmas ✅ It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina when fresh evergreens and twinkling Christmas lights add holiday flair to one of the most beautiful mansions you may ever see. This was my first time seeing the Biltmore at Christmas, but since we [Read More…]

Garlic Broccoli Pasta (with a Secret Twist)

This post was sponsored by Better Than Bouillon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. This garlic broccoli pasta is so full of goodness and can be made as a side dish or turned into an entree with the addition of a protein. [Read More…]

Lala Wings

This Lala wings recipe was a gigantic hit at our house. We make hot wings regularly but we’ve never tried to make Asian wings before, so this was a genuine treat. The recipe is from Simone Tong, chef-owner of Little Tong Noodle Shop in New York and it comes from the pages of a new [Read More…]

Weird and Wonderful Winston Salem (Things to Do)

I finally had the chance to explore Winston-Salem over a summer weekend and I completely fell in love with its walkable downtown, vibrant arts scene, amazing architecture and storied past. Winston-Salem is a hot spot! The city is completely reinventing itself without losing sight of its cultural and historic arts and tobacco roots. Old ‘bacca’ buildings [Read More…]

ZestFest Brings the Heat to Irving TX

If you love hot and spicy food, you won’t want to miss the annual ZestFest in Irving TX where everything sizzles! Can you take the heat? One of the largest events of its kind in the country, ZestFest brings together fans of the hotter things in life for three days of zesty food and entertainment. [Read More…]

Polar Bear Cookies

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion. All opinions are 100% mine. What child (or adult) wouldn’t love one of these adorable snowy polar bear cookies? I dare you not to pick one up and take a bite. What would you crunch first: nose, eyes, ears or would you […]

Meatballs in Molasses BBQ Sauce from the new Jubilee Cookbook

This meatballs in molasses BBQ sauce recipe is scrump-TIOUS, and what I really like about it (other than the taste) is the fact it’s from a new cookbook that’s unlike anything else I have on my shelf. Thank you to Clarkson Potter for providing me with a review copy. It’s called Jubilee: Recipes From Two […]

Eggplant Bolognese

Bobby Flay’s eggplant bolognese recipe is amazing! I saw him prepare it on tv and it looked delicious, so it was the first recipe I made from his new Bobby at Home cookbook in stores now. Thanks to Clarkson Potter for sending me a copy and partnering with me for a giveaway! With 165+ recipes, […]

Fall Fun in the Laurel Highlands

Looking for things to do in the Laurel Highlands in the fall? This seemingly remote mountainous region of Southwest Pennsylvania has some of the state’s most beautiful outdoor attractions. All of them can be visited year-round but the region is especially captivating in the fall. On my recent hosted stay, I had the chance to […]

Chimney Rock State Park

I finally made it to Chimney Rock State Park, one of North Carolina’s most iconic landmarks! The 315-foot stone pinnacle offers a sweeping panoramic view of Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. Chimney Rock State Park The entrance to the park is located in the center of Chimney Rock Village, a super cute little mountain […]

Things to Do in Fayetteville NC – Patriotic and Otherwise

There are so many things to do in Fayetteville NC, patriotic and otherwise, so I spent a couple of days on a press trip exploringthe area. I found this All American City does indeed have quite a lot to offer its visitors. THINGS TO DO IN FAYETTEVILLE NC AIRBORNE AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUM Since Fayetteville […]

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