Tomato season! It's in full force up here in the midwest, which means BLT's, caprese salad, and ALL THE bruschetta. I'm convinced there's nothing better than homemade bruschetta at the height of tomato season: garlic, basil, tomatoes, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar piled high on crusty, fresh bread. It's the best of summer all in… Continue reading Bruschetta Tart
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ooh, Cajun chicken pasta. For years I've been trying to get it just right. Experimenting with spice mixtures, picking a side in the tomatoes vs. no tomatoes debate, figuring out the best way to get the most luxurious, creamiest sauce, and finally, I did it: A Cajun chicken pasta that is perfectly spicy, creamy, and chalked… Continue reading Cajun Chicken Pasta
Blueberry Bread with Lemon Curd
Okay, so between strawberry shortcake, strawberry salsa, and now this blueberry bread, I think it's clear that I'm fangirling over summer fruit. But there are worse things to fangirl over, right?? And look at this loaf. There is something magical that happens to blueberries once they're baked. Sure, fresh ones start out plump and flavorful and delicious,… Continue reading Blueberry Bread with Lemon Curd
Strawberry Salsa
I bought a mint plant a couple of weekends ago with the sole intention of using the mint to make mojitos. But, I guess it's true what they say about mint being a weed, and I'm sorry to say that my mojito consumption cannot keep up with my mint plant's production. So, I combined some… Continue reading Strawberry Salsa
Homemade Boursin
I'd like to introduce to you my new favorite thing. Homemade Boursin. It's the easiest, quickest, most crowd-pleasing appetizer I've ever made. Perfect for holidays, parties, and any kind of get-together where food is appreciated. Boursin has serious fans. And for good reason. It's a mild, soft cheese with all the herby, garlicy goodness you've… Continue reading Homemade Boursin
Canvas Drop Cloth Curtains: How To Get Chic, Affordable Curtains With Hardware Store Drop Cloth
If you've ever looked into the cost of curtains, you know that they can be expensive. And since most rooms require more than just one curtain, updating window treatments can end up being quite a costly change. Enter: drop cloth curtains. Using pre-cut, pre-hemmed canvas from your nearest hardware store, you can get chic, crisp,… Continue reading Canvas Drop Cloth Curtains: How To Get Chic, Affordable Curtains With Hardware Store Drop Cloth
Strawberry Shortcake with Homemade Biscuits
Summertime means fruit desserts. And summertime fruit desserts are the only thing for which I will make an exception to my chocolate-required-for-it-to-count-as-dessert way of life. Amid the plethora of berry cobblers, stone fruit crisps, and cherry pies (all of which I love and would gladly eat as breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) stands the humble strawberry shortcake:… Continue reading Strawberry Shortcake with Homemade Biscuits
Homemade Cold Brew
For a short time during my preteen years, my oldest sister and I would drive to church separate from the rest of our family so that we could stop by the Starbucks across the street on our way. At this point, I had just begun what I now refer to as my Babysitting Empire. (It… Continue reading Homemade Cold Brew
Chairs for the Kitchen Table
We totally lucked out and got a table and four chairs from my brother and sister-in-law (read all about it here!). It's the perfect size/shape/color to go in our kitchen. Both the chairs and table needed some TLC, which I was especially excited about because I love fixing up furniture (or at least I tell… Continue reading Chairs for the Kitchen Table
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
I'm an advocate for eating chocolate every day. It's convenient for me that dark chocolate is now considered 'healthy', and while I'm not one to follow health trends, I do require a regular chocolate fix. The darker the better. This recipe for homemade dark chocolate peanut butter cups is a cinch to make, way more… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
