You may know that I’m really into baking, cooking and eating out (on occasion), but you might not have known that I am a budget lover! I am the budgeter/saver at our house, and proud of it! #daveramsey Although I can definitely spend some hard-earned money on a nice cocktail or a three-course meal, I […]
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Simple Saturday: 3-Ingredient Overnight Pickles
Summer is here! I’m finding myself super thankful for fresh produce, that my tomato plants are finally growing and that we have air conditioning at our house. What are you thankful for this summer? Along with that fresh, local produce that I mentioned comes lots of veggies that are prime for pickling. I’m definitely a […]
Rhubarb Crumb Cake
It’s no fun when everyone does what’s expected…or cooks and eats what is expected. It’s fun to spice things up and do something unexpected. This can apply even to your baking. Maybe you want to take your classic pan of brownies or slice and bake cookies to your next picnic gathering. Or maybe you want to […]
Simple Saturday: Roasted Rhubarb
Oh, spring and summer’s seasonal fruits. They are so exciting and delicious! Take rhubarb for example, whenever it shows its raspberry and green colored stalks, you’ve got to jump on it. Although I love a good rhubarb cake (recipe to come next week) or crisp, sometimes you just need something you can whip together quickly […]
Made in NC: Crude Bitters & Sodas
*Made in NC is a series that showcases North Carolina artisans who make exceptional products. This is not a sponsored post, and all of the opinions here are my own. It’s been quite awhile since I had a Made in NC feature on the blog, but I’m SO EXCITED about starting it back up again today with […]