Kale, Sweet Potato, and Date Salad with Roasted Pepitas
It’s been a while. Life keeps happening while I’m busy making plans. Two weeks ago I was in New England with my friend Amanda, and we stumbled upon this fantastic salad while in Boston. After almost a week of binging on lobster rolls, oysters, and...
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2017: A Year in Pictures
New Year’s in Asheville is off to an exciting start – a winter storm of epic proportions. It took me 3 hours to get from downtown back to my apartment this afternoon. Roads are covered in ice, traffic was at a standstill on all the...
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Beer Roasted Brats and Vegetables
This Oktoberfest-inspired meal is the perfect fall dinner for a busy weeknight. The flavors of fresh-picked mountain apples, sweet potatoes, and chicken brats are balanced with Belgian white ale. Enjoy the flavors of the season with this healthy, no-fuss, and one-dish recipe! Fall in the...
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Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
Scratch-made chicken and dumplings are the perfect comfort food for chilly fall evenings. With some yardbird, root vegetables, and a few pantry staples, you can easily put together this southern classic. Asheville temperatures have been dropping to the 40s at night. Leaves are subtly...
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Peaks and Valleys
Today my North Carolina plates arrived in the mail. I’m a North Carolinian. Say what?! In some ways I feel like I’ve been here forever. Then I look at the calendar and realize I’m just barely four months into this new chapter. A lot can happen...
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Ginger Molasses Cookies
My old-fashioned ginger molasses cookies are slightly crispy on the outside and perfectly chewy in the middle, with just the right amount of spice. Take a bite of nostalgia with my no-fuss, easy recipe! Part of what makes these cookies so special to me is...
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Pecan Snowballs (Wedding Cookies)
Although known by many names, Pecan Snowballs are a classic treat, blending simple ingredients for a melt-in-your-mouth cookie experience! Pecan Snowballs are sophisticated enough to serve on any holiday party platter, yet simple enough to make in just one bowl – no mixer required. We’re...
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12 Tips for Hosting a Stress Free Holiday Party
Who doesn’t love a good holiday party?! However, actually planning one can be stressful, expensive, and crowded, especially if you live in an apartment like myself. As a young professional, space and budget are usually the biggest issues. After hosting quite a few gatherings at...
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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are a holiday favorite, bound to make an appearance at any Christmas party or cookie exchange. The simple marriage of peanut butter and chocolate is an irresistible classic. We start with a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie then top each cookie...
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