The DC area didn't get blessed with snow this weekend, but is having to baton down the hatches due to extremely blustery gusts of wind and super low temps. Between that and the government shutdown, the motivation to go out and find weekend activities to do is slim to none. That's why our Sunday shaped … Continue reading Easy Artichoke Caponata Recipe
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Fried Squash Blossoms
It sounds a bit pretentious, but when I was studying abroad in Italy, I met up with a distant relative who showed myself and a few friends around the Italian countryside. She showed us the aqueducts, Bocca della Verita, this keyhole that when you peek through it all you see is the most manicured tree … Continue reading Fried Squash Blossoms
Homemade Applesauce
Last weekend, we ventured out west to Markham, VA, where we visited one of the local orchards and indulged in one of our favorite seasonal activities - apple picking. (Although, truth be told we venture out west in the spring and summer too for other fruits such as berries and peaches.) About an hour drive outside … Continue reading Homemade Applesauce
Weekly Meal Plan Ideas
Diets are fast and fleeting and while some may show instant results, sticking with a plan can be hard. One thing we like to strive to do in our house is to use the Mediterranean "diet". This diet consists of foods that people in countries around the Mediterranean Sea dined on. (I'm currently working on … Continue reading Weekly Meal Plan Ideas
Banana Pudding
I always like to start the new year with a clean and simplified home. While I may not get to "simplify" every aspect of our house, I do try to tackle projects that usually get neglected throughout the year. This time, our pantry was one of those targeted areas. In a frenzy, I organized and … Continue reading Banana Pudding
Chicken Nugget Casserole-Divan
Two of my favorite dishes are chicken nugget casserole and chicken divan. Both of these dishes taste like home and are great for leftovers throughout the week. Tonight I set out to make a lighter version of the traditionally heavy breaded chicken nugget casserole, but in turn created a hybrid of two of my favorites. … Continue reading Chicken Nugget Casserole-Divan
Lavender Lemon Martinis
Months ago, I ordered a home decor/hostess themed box from Birchbox. (Yes, they do more than beauty products!) It was filled with amazing goodies to host an event, two of which were a Raspberry Simple Syrup and a Lavender Lemon simple syrup. For a while (longer than I'd like to admit), these adorable bar cart … Continue reading Lavender Lemon Martinis
Virginia Peanut Soup
This past weekend my husband and I ventured out to Middleburg, VA as our Valentine's date. Middleburg is an absolutely LOVELY little Virginia town. We tend to pass through every so often, and every time we do, we find ourselves finding new and interesting things to do and see there. While out there this past … Continue reading Virginia Peanut Soup
Italian Cream
As someone who usually sticks to "safe" adult drinks such as wine and beer, I am at a loss for fancy and unique cocktail recipes to change things up. Sometimes it is nice to have a signature cocktail for an event or gathering. It adds a level of sophistication to you event, and will leave your … Continue reading Italian Cream
Easy Dinner Recipe – Jalfrezi sauce with Chicken
One of our absolute FAVORITE go to weeknight meals is Jalfrezi sauce with chicken. This recipe is so easy to follow and makes a delicious dish that can leave you with leftovers - always a win in our house. What you need: -chicken (usually I use two chicken breasts, but tonight I made my life … Continue reading Easy Dinner Recipe – Jalfrezi sauce with Chicken
