Friends! I cannot believe that I am just sharing this recipe for the absolute BEST classic chili on my blog considering it was the very first recipe I ever posted on my first food blog back in November 2008! THE BEST CLASSIC CHILI RECIPE This is a simple, classic chili recipe that my dad has [...]
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Super Simple Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
February 24, 2021 { 5 comments }I’ve got the perfect recipe to get you through the last stretch of cold weather this season…old fashioned chicken and dumplings! This super simple version of chicken and dumplings is a family favorite and I called my dad three times in the process of making them to make sure that I followed his method to [...]
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6 Recipes to Make for 6 More Weeks of Winter
February 4, 2021 { 5 comments }Well friends, Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog saw his shadow on February 2 predicting six more weeks of winter. I think we can all agree that an early spring would have been a nice treat in this year that already feels much like groundhog day. The current headline on weather.com reads, “Harshest Arctic Outbreaks in U.S. [...]
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Recent Eats: Quiche, Pot Roast, Open-Faced Sandwiches, Soup + MORE!
December 10, 2020 { 20 comments }Happy Thursday! I made Finn chocolate chip Kodiak Cake waffles for breakfast this morning and I can’t stop snacking on the leftovers. Lots of good food coming at you in this recent eats round up. Being in the kitchen has been making me happy lately. I hope you enjoy! BREAKFAST Plain greek yogurt, honey, bananas, [...]
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Chicken and Rice Skillet with Broccoli and Sundried Tomatoes
April 4, 2019 { 8 comments }I was at the grocery store earlier this week and saw a can of organic cream of mushroom soup in a display at the checkout. The moment saw the cream of mushroom soup, I got the biggest craving for an old school chicken and rice casserole. I don’t cook casseroles often but I sure do [...]
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Three Ingredient Pot Roast {Recipe}
January 13, 2015 { 40 comments }It’s comfort food season here in Charlotte. Last week we endured a stretch of arctic air and this week it’s a four days of rain and 40 degree temperatures. The weather, coupled with the sadness of taking all the holiday prettiness down and the realization we have a few more months of this weather, has left [...]
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Is it too cold for salad? And a good luck!
November 29, 2012 { 22 comments }Hello and happy Wednesday! So this is the time of year where life gets crazy with exams and graduations. I know that I have quite a few readers who are in college/grad school so I wanted to wish all of you good luck! I know how stressful the end of the semester can be but [...]
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All Hail The Grilled Cheese
May 31, 2012 { 21 comments }It’s a grilled cheese for dinner kind of night over here. I was craving simple comfort food after a crazy day. I have had a serious love for grilled cheese sandwiches since high school. My favorite combo used to be just bread, muenster (so stringy!) and butter but I’ve broadened my grilled cheese horizons a [...]
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Guest Instructing In Georgia + Comfort Food
February 19, 2012 { 22 comments }I mentioned this in last night’s post but the reason for my weekend trip to Georgia was to visit with friend and blog reader, Louly, who is the director of the Y in Covington. They were launching BodyPump 80 this weekend so it was perfect timing for me to visit and participate in the launch. [...]
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A Tuesday Trip
December 28, 2011 { 5 comments }I am happy to hear that I wasn’t the only one in “recovery mode” on Monday. My recovery carried into Tuesday but also involved the reality of a little bit of work too (um…and the reality of some cake…keep reading!). I taught a 7 a.m. class uptown at Charlotte Athletic Club and then had a [...]
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Comfort Food
March 31, 2011 { 15 comments }Well, before we get to comfort food I feel the need to address this crazy show I’m watching on TV, Mobbed. “Host Howie Mandel puts a hidden-camera spin on the “flash mob” concept. Mandel and hundreds of strangers will help special guests plan extraordinary surprises for friends, family members, loved ones or co-workers. These unknowing [...]
