I'm not a traditional sap when it comes to Valentine's Day. I'm not a red rose kind-of-gal, I don't understand adults receiving stuffed animals as gifts, and I can never seem to get past the first bite in a box of chocolates. Please don't think I'm a Valentine's Scrooge. I'm not...I promise. Hey, I was beyond giddy last year, when Ryan surprised me with a five-course meal at a French restaurant. At the same time, I'm not a gal that's incredibly disappointed just relaxing at home on Valentine's ... VIEW POST
Not Yo Mamma’s Meatloaf Muffins
For some people, the word meatloaf conjures up unappetizing memories. I must say I ate my fair share of nasty meatloaf as a kid. Despite the name of the post, my mom made a pretty good meatloaf, but somehow I was forced to eat greasier versions at other houses with unidentified crunchy chunks. Now that I have you reliving all of those terrible meatloaf experiences, I wanna introduce this recipe. My mom found this recipe in Cooking Light magazine and I fell in love. It's delicious! The ... VIEW POST
Root Beer for Grown Ups
About a month ago, Ryan and I were walking through the liquor store, when I spotted this old-timey bottle. I was intrigued. Upon closer inspection, I saw that it was a root beer liqueur, named after an old man: the Blackmaker. The bottle's tag tells the tale of a grumpy gentleman, who spent his time in the mountains, collecting herbs and making concoctions. He sold his mixtures to the town store, including this liqueur. I can't resist booze with a kooky story. ... VIEW POST
Parmesan Coated Goat Cheese with Basil Oil
What it is that makes folks shy away from goat cheese? Maybe it's the word goat that's not so appetizing. It's probably the funky smell. But if you that love feta, you've learned to move past that punch in the nose. My love affair with goat cheese began while living in France in college. At parties, they would set out small bites of goat cheese with fresh herbs sprinkled on top. Creamy, tangy, and so freaking good. Fin AI Invest delivers smart FinAI Belgium financial trading ... VIEW POST