Ah, the quintessential “imaginary audience” of millennials. I genuinely thought I was a bit of a celebrity with these posts. You know, because everyone cares about my life abroad, and absolutely no one else has ever studied abroad in Europe? **Blush** These were the days before the smell of cider make we wince, and I did car bombs in bars. I’m sorry I suck at updating, …But life has…
AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! OK, confession: I don’t love Thanksgiving like I know a lot of people do. It’s cool, but I love Christmas, and I’m really happy that I can now fully dive in to the season.. Here are a few gatherings I threw last year. Maybe a few will be happening again… I’ve had a few reasons for my blog hiatus.. Chief among them is that I find that your stereotypical…
When you’re cooking for one, it is important to remember that life is more than prepackaged freezer meals. I can remember life with roommates in which several people lived off of Smart Ones. Now, I’m not knocking Smart Ones.. Sometimes they have merit.. And, well, their mac and cheese is delicious. But, if you’re looking for a more homemade option, look no further than your CrockPot. This past weekend, I…
Winery of the Week is Piedmont Vineyards and Winery. The oldest vineyard in Virginia, it is owned and operated by a German family, who is sweeter than sweet. Their Hunt Country Chardonnay tops my list–has a nice buttery, creamy undertone. Amazing. It is not, however, a “spend the day” at type winery. I would definitely recommend allotting a few hours, and moving on your merry way.
For as much as I would have LOVED to take credit for this idea, Shay over at Shull Family inspired me to host a recipe exchange, and now I’m hooked. Unlike Shay, I was busy stuffing my face that I failed to take any more pictures than the ones seen below. Anyway, here’s how it worked: I sent out the invites way ahead of time.. I actually really liked…
My former roommate and I came across this beauty while on one of our very frequent Trader Joe’s trips. Kale, brussels sprouts, broccoli, green cabbage and red cabbage… You had me at kale. You’ll need: 1/4 c chopped red union A big ol’ handul of Cruciferous Crunch 2 eggs Feta cheese (a sprinkling) Toast (optional) OK, so first you brown the onion in oil or butter and throw in the…
These posts are more than slightly embarrassing. My, how I’ve changed in nine years. And, I totally forgot how sick I was when I had first gotten over there! I’m happy to report that overall, it was one of the best experiences of my life, even though it had a rough start. Reading guide: AMDG=a “household” (the Franciscan University version of a frat); FUS=Franciscan University of Steubenville I’m in…
These cookies have been my ultimate go-to.. I can’t get enough of them. Head over to The Baker Upstairs for the best recipe ever… Wait for it: Brown Butter Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies. Stopppp. I use dark chocolate chips. Enjoy!
You guys. I know Virginia is beautiful, but I had NO idea that anything this side of the Atlantic could be THIS beautiful. I’m obsessed. Stone Tower Winery is owned by the same people who own Belfort Furniture, so to that the interior design is gorgeous would be an understatement. And the scenery! I died. Gorgeous. Wine reviews? All really impressive, but the Wild Boar Brut Cuvee was an unexpected favorite…
Here’s another reminiscing blog post.. Here’s what I wrote when I visited Vienna as a carefree 20-year old, and where 7:30 was an unbearable hour and words like, “nast” were everyday jargon… Awww… Ohmygosh, I seriously think I have witnessed the most AMAZING place on earth. Vienna, Austria is GORGEOUS! We boarded the busses at 7:30 a.m. yesterday (gag) to begin the 2.5 hour excurstion to Austria’s capital city. On…