In honor of my dad's 60th birthday, I decided to share his famous no-bake cookie recipe. Growing up, this was a recipe my sister and I lived for. I remember begging my dad to make these after school when we'd had a bad day or in the fall when the weather started getting crisper and [...]
I've been craving a cookout recently! Like the kind with hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, and all the sides. Cookouts scream summertime and are a great way to create community in your neighborhood. But one of my favorite summer sides is Cowboy Caviar! I can't seem to get behind potato salad, broccoli salad, or macaroni salad. Something [...]
I remember when I started my job here in Myrtle Beach and everyone said, "Just wait until summer!" They weren't kidding. There are wall-to-wall people in the ER just about everyday of the week. Not even a global pandemic can keep people from the airbrushed t-shirts and put-put golf. It's truly astounding. But I'm learning [...]
Cookies are quickly becoming my favorite dessert to make. They're quick to whip up, perfect for sharing and giving away, and the possibilities are truly endless. It all started with the original Toll House Cookie Dough recipe. In high school, I had this recipe memorized due to the sheer fact that I made them all [...]
My mom has taught me a lot of things. She's taught me how to cook, bake, love, and lead. Her life has been a passionate demonstration of a life lived for Christ. But she also has the amazing gift of hospitality. Growing up as a preacher's daughter, my parents entertained people in their home pretty [...]
The past couple of years, I seem to have forgotten about the glory that is pasta. I barely ever cook it and then when I do, I think, "why don't I make this more?" I think my trip to Italy in college ruined my taste for American pasta. For three weeks the January of my [...]
Valentine's Day is a week away! AKA it's crunch time. So today I'm sharing some fun and delicious recipes to make, bake, and share with the ones you love. Whether you need a gift for your galentine, BFF, neighbor, husband, co-worker, or family, these recipes are the perfect way to show someone how much you [...]
Since moving to Myrtle Beach, I've taken it upon myself to create THE Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread. It's no easy task, but with diligence, perseverance and a lot of trial and error, I think I've found that recipe. I'm Making a Smemory Do you remember that scene from the movie The Parent Trap where [...]
Spaghetti Squash Casseroles have become a staple in our household! Super versatile, budget-friendly, easy to assemble, and you can eat off of it for DAYS! Now that my husband and I are working more evenings/nights, cooking ahead has been paramount to our budgeting. Failure to prepare is preparing to fail. You gotta be a forward [...]
I love baking during the holidays, but not everyone feels the same! Some recipes can be daunting for the unseasoned baker, but I rounded up THREE easy holiday baking recipes that are fail-proof AND fabulous. You don't have to make something with 37 steps to wow your friends, family, and co-workers. This year, there is [...]
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