We had an unforgettable family trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania, where...
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Baked boursin is the perfect holiday appetizer! A little cheese,...
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I wanted to go All-American with my cocktail on Memorial...
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Are you in the mood to smoke some delicious jalapeno...
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My kids love pancakes! So, I am always experimenting with...
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This amazing mix makes the perfect whiskey sour in under...
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I have played with this recipe for months and I...
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When I was living in Washington, D.C., I liked to...
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I am officially bringing back my Thirsty Thursday posts! The...
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This is a great recipe for a hearty, savory family...
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This is the ultimate rub for any type of roast...
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This recipe is a go-to for our family! The adults...
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Nothing shows your mom how much you care than making...
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A great Mother's Day breakfast idea! Are you looking for...
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Dana and I love to drink Moscow Mules! The hint...
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Happy Thanksgiving! I want to give my annual quick...
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Due to the pandemic, we are all stuck at home. ...
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This year I have compiled a list of my favorite...
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I love steak! Nothing compliments a steak, like a great...
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Jump to the Giveaway (giveaway expired) My wife is...
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Balsamic Barbecued Chicken
The weather here in DC has been all over the place. We have had snow one day and a sunny 65 degree day the next. …
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Two years ago, the biggest party in all of New York happened. Yep, I got married. To celebrate my second Anniversary, Dana and I pulled…
Last weekend the bar was open at the house. It has been a while and I was in the mood to make some sweet cocktails.…
This past weekend we had a couple of friends (Janine and Robb) visit to see Dana and I. OK, who am I kidding, they came…
I love a nice cocktail. It has been a while since I have made a cocktail for the blog, but I figured this would be…
So I am getting ready to go through my first hurricane. To get into the spirit of things I decided to make a hurricane cocktail.…
It has been up and around triple digits here in Richmond for the past week. I have been moving to a new house and really…
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