Hey there! I hope you’re bundled up! It’s full on winter now, I don’t think it’s kidding this time. While there’s not a lot of snow where I am, I do hear that for the majority of you it’s pretty intense. Nothing really you can do but cuddle up with a cup of something hot …

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I thought this was going to be hard. I’d always made pizza in my oven and it was good but not “ZOMG! this is the best!” I was a little intimidated to try on the grill, what if it stuck? Well, I needn’t have worried! It works wonderfully and now my homemade pizza is indeed, ZOMG! Basic …

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Rosemary Focaccia Bread 1 1/4 cups Very Warm Water (110 degrees) 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 1 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast 4 cups Flour 1 teaspoon Salt 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped Fresh Rosemary For Baking: 1/4 cup additional Olive Oil 2 teaspoons additional Salt Dissolve the sugar into the warm water, then stir …

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Meet, A Beautiful Mess! Sisters Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman are the owners of the company who, along with their fantastic creative team, focus on bringing happiness through a handmade life style. Their tutorials, recipes, decorating ideas, and photography are a source of constant inspiration! They have apps too! I’m addicted to their Party! Party! …

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Has everyone figured out what they are making for Easter? Here’s a few links to help. Or, possibly make you second guess your decision, like this wonderful looking baked ricotta! Baked Ricotta This is what I’m making. You gotta have hot cross buns! Dana at Minimalist Baker made these yummy peanut butter eggs. Hop over …

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This month I’d like you to meet is Sarah Carey. She’s the editor for Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food Magazine. Sarah makes amazingly simple and easy to fix meals. Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for new ideas or a novice needing basic knowledge, Sarah is your girl! She’s really improved dinner time around my house! …

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I think I’ve mentioned before that Halloween is my favorite holiday. Last year I made Blue Cheese Brain Dip and served it up in a full sized skull replica. This year I thought, instead of the traditional meat(loaf) hand, I’d mix it up a bit and serve… Country “hand” pate! I followed this recipe, and …

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As you know, I love the internet. In this series I’ll introduce you to the bloggers, vlogers and websites I’m inspired by. Meet Luxirare! Luxury + Rarity = Luxirare. Her blog features her fashion designs and cooking tutorials, all with an extraordinary and fantastical point of view. The clothes: Wow inducing to say the least! …

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