During the summer there are only a few things better than fresh corn on the cob. Combine that with garden fresh Parsley and a garden onion and you have one of the most delightful summer salads your tastebuds could want. Unfortunately it’s winter and there is no ‘real’ garden fresh vegetables available up north. I was craving…
Gram’s Recipe Box: Nobby Apple Cake
One of my most precious possessions is my Gram’s Recipe Box. I love that I can see her recipes, in her handwriting, and that they show just how much she had used them. I vividly recall eating about 60% of those recipes, but the other 40% I don’t recall at all. Since Gram lived the…
Winner Winner: Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Dinner
Some of my fondest memories of growing up in the country all include food; especially anything my Gram made. One of the most vivid dishes I remember she made was a chicken and rice bake. To my 5 year old self this is what comfort food was. Since pregnancy has taken all of my energy when I…
Unclog Any Drain Naturally with 2 Items From Your Pantry
How many of you have had the dreaded clogged drain, or even worse, the slow draining drain? This happens in our house more times than I would like to admit. Luckily for you I have found the easiest and most cost effective way to clear those drains! When I first hear of this “solution” I…
Wedding Floral Decorating on a Budget
Baby’s Breath is typically thought of as a cheap, filler flower. These tiny, almost cloud like flowers are often used stem by stem and not wholly in a bunch. When multiple stems of these beauties come together, the beauty and simpleness create a stunning, almost whimsical statement. These flowers are also budget friendly and last extremely…
On The Fly Slower Cooker Braised Short Ribs with Teeny, Tiny Onions
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6-8 hours MAKES: 6 servings Ingredients 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste 1 (28 ounce) can of whole, peeled tomatoes 1 cup tiny onions (peeled) 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cup broth (Beef or Chicken) Salt and pepper to taste Directions Add tomato paste and canned tomatoes to…
DIY Wedding Candy Bar
While I was living in the city I was invited to a fancy wedding in Manhattan where everything was gorgeous, but my favorite part was the massively eye-catching candy bar. I was instantly transported back to my childhood and could not wait to fill up my take home bag with goodies. At that point I…
DIY Wedding Favors for Under $2
I have seen every kind of wedding favor there is in the last decade. I received a package of flower seeds to plant, M&M’s with the Bride’s and Groom’s faces, a heart shaped letter opener, the list goes on and on. The flower seeds never made it out of my Coach leopard clutch I used…
About Me…….
I need an outlet. I need a digital “Vision Board”. I am just three months pregnant and I am EXHAUSTED! I feel like I am in no way being an active member of society because I am so exhausted. Blogging will keep my mind on point, right? Born and raised in Upstate NY in the same exact…
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