Carnitas with Chile and Sweet Potatoes
If I told you that our Super Bowl party was literally a bloody awesome time, you may assume that I’m one of those people who wrongly uses the word ‘literally’ to express exaggeration rather than...
View ArticleSpinach, Bacon, and Mushroom Salad in a Warm Bacon Shallot Vinaigrette
I haven’t talked a lot about my diet recently, but rest assured, I am still on the path of success. As of this morning, I have lost 16 pounds, give or take a pound depending on the day. I am continuing...
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Life is made up of a series of memories; some big, some small, some clearly life-changing, and some seemingly inconsequential. My wedding day, the births of my children, the loss of loved ones…all...
View ArticleGrilled Peach and Prosciutto Salad with Creamy BBQ Dressing
There’s a little angel who lives on one of my shoulders, whispering, Be a good girl, Amy. Eat the apple instead of the brownie. Put down that fifth glass of wine. Nothing tastes as good as skinny...
View ArticleBacon Cheddar Drop Biscuits
There’s a full moon tonight. Of that I am certain. I didn’t look it up online and I haven’t glanced at the evening sky. I need only to spend a moment observing my children to know for sure that the...
View ArticleBarbecue Bacon Mango Pizza
The sun is barely risen. I’m lying in bed and I can feel sweet warm breath rhythmically hitting my face. I slowly open my eyes and find myself nose to nose with Lucas, my three-year-old, who climbs...
View ArticleThanksgiving Inspiration
I learned something interesting about myself this week – I do not like corn bread stuffing. I love corn, corn muffins, corn bread, and corn fritters. I eat a ridiculous amount of corn when it’s in...
View ArticleNew Year Bean and Bacon Soup
The afternoon following my last post, I picked the boys up from school, acutely grateful for their safety while we were apart. On the way home, we stopped by the craft store to pick up two spools of a...
View ArticleSweet and Spicy Honey Chipotle Infused Beets
Between the three boys’ birthdays, holidays, and my general love of entertaining, we host a good number of parties each year. So, it’s no surprise that we make regular trips to our local Party City....
View ArticleTreat Your Valentine
Treat your valentine to a day’s worth of mouth-watering meals. Here are three ideas for each meal, from super simple to more elaborate. Click on the pictures or the links to see the recipes! You can...
View ArticleThanksgiving Menu Ideas
Hey, folks… Reposting last year’s round-up of Thanksgiving ideas for a little menu-planning inspiration! ~Amy APPETIZERS Cranberry Chipotle Meatballs Corn and Bacon Fritters with Smoked Salmon...
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