Crispy Skillet Garlic Chicken Recipe – Moist chicken thighs are marinated in flavors grounded in delicious garlic and seasonings and added to a cast iron skillet to brown until crispy! Easy and flavorful weeknight dinners are becoming more and more important to me. This fall is shaping up to be a busy one. Work is […]
The Ultimate New Orleans Foodie Experience
The Ultimate New Orleans Foodie Experience- If you are heading to NOLA, you most definitely want to review this guide for the very best restaurants and experiences there! In the span of a year, I have visited New Orleans five times. It is that special of a city that I seriously cannot get enough. To […]
We’re Expecting A BabyCakes: The IVF Experience Part Two
We’re Expecting A BabyCakes Part Two: The IVF Experience- Sharing our journey to conceiving our BABYCAKES! First I want to start out by saying THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the super sweet, kind and tender messages I received on my baby announcement post. It is sometimes hard to disclose all of your truth […]
Austin Taco Crawl
Austin Taco Crawl- Check out my ultimate list of the very best tacos Austin has to offer! Austin is pretty synonymous with tacos. I might be exaggerating but there seemed to be a taco spot on every corner in the city. Wherever I ventured, tacos were there. For those who are venturing to try […]
Homemade Pop Tarts Recipe
Homemade Pop Tarts Recipe- If you craved the originals as a kid, you will love this amazing homemade version which is almost just as easy to make! I’m so excited because today our awesome food blogger community is celebrating the amazing Sally’s Baking Addiction with a virtual baby shower filled with all the sprinkles! Her […]
HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT: We are Expecting A BabyCakes!!!!
I’M EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE HUBBY AND I ARE EXPECTING A BABYCAKES THIS WINTER! Three generations now become four. Just like my family recipes, the legacy of raising daughters is being passed down too! I’m so grateful for the strong women that surround me and will surround my baby girl coming soon! We […]
What To Do in Austin: The Ultimate Guide to Austin Texas
What To Do In Austin – Heading to Austin soon? Check out my Ultimate Guide to the best eats, sights and more in this extraordinary city in the heart of Texas. Austin, Texas is a city with so much vibrance, originality, energy and hospitality that you can’t help but fall in love with it. Last […]
Summer Brown Butter Pasta for Two
Summer Brown Butter Pasta for Two- Rich brown butter gets tossed in fettuccine with fresh summer corn, tomatoes, bacon, and additional flavors for a simple yet irresistible dish for two. I seriously saw a pumpkin recipe up the other day and almost lost my mind! Why doesn’t summer ever truly get our full attention? I […]
Weekly Brunch with Mom & Blueberry Orange Pound Cake
My weekly brunch with mom featuring a special Blueberry Orange Pound Cake and HomeGoods This summer has truly been a crazy one. I have literally been on a flight to a different locale every other week. I am so grateful for all of the opportunities that have come my way so trust me when I say […]
My Kitchen Refresh with Delta Faucet
A few weeks ago, I shared my inspiring tour of Chicago design with Delta® Faucet. This week, I am so excited to share what I was inspired to do: my kitchen refresh! Kitchen makeovers require a lot of patience and thought. For years, I have wanted to make some changes to my kitchen that felt […]
Carne Asada Recipe
Carne Asada Recipe- Juicy and filled with Mexican flavors galore, this delicious skirt steak is so ready for your summertime grill! With Labor Day right around the corner, I am doing more grilling than ever. Whether cooking on a gas or charcoal grill, grilling is a great way to enjoy fresh, flavorful foods, including steak. […]
Where to Eat In Paris: Savory Edition
Where to Eat in Paris- The best restaurants to explore if you are heading to Paris for the first time! Paris stole my heart and my tummy. I will never ever again be the same. Butter will never be the same. This past April, Frederick and I literally explored every ounce of this incredible […]
Pina Colada Smoothie Recipe
Pina Colada Smoothie Recipe – A refreshing combination of pineapple, coconut and banana becomes a perfect velvety drink perfect for the summer. I have a new dessert addiction and its this Pina Colada Smoothie recipe. It is refreshing, much lighter than your usual dessert, and perfect for summer. If you love pina coladas (I would […]
Grilled Prosciutto Arugula Pizza Recipe
Grilled Prosciutto Arugula Pizza Recipe- A delicious and irresistible smokey pizza with perfectly melty Land O Lakes® 4 Cheese Italian Blend, salty prosciutto and crispy arugula. I have gotten to the point where I now want all of my pizzas prepared on the grill. That smoky flavor is seriously irresistible. I can’t get enough of […]
Growing Older with My Grandparents
A recent visit to see my Big Mama and Big Daddy resulted in a huge introspection I didn’t anticipate. Since I was a young girl I have been going down south to Winona, Mississippi to visit them. The nostalgia always feels the same even though things have changed. Back then, after a long nine hour […]
Jerk Shrimp Tacos
Jerk Shrimp Tacos: A sweet and spicy jerk marinade infuses this recipe with so much flavor! These jerk shrimp tacos are so delicious that I had to share the recipe here. I love a good jerk flavor. It infuses into whatever you cook or grill and becomes simply irresistible. This marinade is perfection. It has […]
Georgia on my Mind: Exploring Lake Oconee, Georgia and Madison, Georgia
Travel Diary- Exploring Lake Oconee, Georgia and Madison, Georgia We all know the song is “Sweet Home Alabama” but “Sweet Home Georgia” is more like it. I’ve had Georgia on my mind since my college days at Clark Atlanta University. I’ve always had a soft spot for the state. However, previously I’d only experienced the […]
