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Classic Kentucky Bourbon Balls

Classic Kentucky Bourbon Balls

This classic southern candy recipe is one that beats even the best store bought candies. The secret is to use a strong flavored bourbon so that the flavor comes through. My personal preference is the standard Bourbon Trace Variety. The flavor is perfect for these 

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

If you are looking for a fast and fun dessert, Chocolate Covered Strawberries are the way to go. The key is to start with the freshest Organic Strawberries you can find. I prefer to use the largest as well. Start by rinsing your berries and 

Easy Lobster Bisque

Easy Lobster Bisque

We stay in for Valentine’s Day. We don’t like to fight the crowds. Instead I like to make a Date Night Dinner In menu. This year I made Salad, Steamed Crab Legs and Lobster Bisque and a Strawberry Stack cake (which was an experiment that 

February is the New January

February is the New January

Eryn and I were talking earlier this week about how we both usually do really well with a January reset. We are normally both ready to get back to our usual routines, start eating better, dive into a new workout program. But not so much 

Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Wings

Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Wings

So maybe this recipe should be called Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Dummettes because after breaking a second pair of kitchen scissors I swore off the whole wing-thing. But if you are set on the full-out wing experience just follow the directions below. But most importantly 

Basic Gluten Free Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Basic Gluten Free Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti was one of the very first recipes I learned to make as a kid. Although our mom always made Italian Sausage and a side of slice mushrooms, I still make it the same way mom did. I typically use my own canned homemade spaghetti 

A Day Trip to Dooley Groves

A Day Trip to Dooley Groves

Each year in January we try to make time to visit Dooley Groves to pick Honeybell oranges. January is usually cool and sunny in Florida and being outside in the middle or orange groves is a great way to spend a Saturday. Dooley Groves is 

Gluten Free Spice Cake with Caramel Drizzle

Gluten Free Spice Cake with Caramel Drizzle

I made Peace my inspirational word for 2019. So far 2019 is making that a challenge. The year has started out pretty stressful. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t life or death stressful, just trying my patience stressful. Normally I wake up a glass half 

Crockpot Paleo Maple Dijon Pork Tenderloin

Crockpot Paleo Maple Dijon Pork Tenderloin

January holds big expectations. Everyone is on a diet and setting resolutions. For me January means getting back to a routine and much more simple an healthy meals. This typically means meals consisting of simple protein and veggies. No complicated recipes or fancy dishes. January 

Garlic Sauteed Asparagus

Garlic Sauteed Asparagus

Need a quick easy veggie side? This is the only asparagus that my husband will eat. It isn’t soggy like when it is steamed and can be made on the stove top vs the grill.