Time to shop!

Time to shop!

If you haven’t checked out my shop lately ((or ever)) — now would be a great time! I just stocked it up with some of our recent finds: like the vintage, silver-plated individual salt and pepper shakers pictured above!! Here is a little peek into 

Toasted Walnut & Garden-Fresh Sweet Basil Pesto ((Homemade))

Toasted Walnut & Garden-Fresh Sweet Basil Pesto ((Homemade))

It has been a tough season for the garden! I had one squash to harvest ((boo to the squash bugs)), a few beets, pithy radishes galore, not one bean and the tomatoes have begrudgingly produced – if that is even possible. But a few things 

After-School Snack Time!! ((Hot n’ Ready Ham Roll-ups))

After-School Snack Time!! ((Hot n’ Ready Ham Roll-ups))

It is official, school is back in session. I have to admit – for the first time in several years, I am sad summer break is over. We had a great ((and very busy)) summer. The kids attended a few camps, we enjoyed our annual 

Potsticker Party!! ((An Okie Girl’s Take on Potstickers))

Potsticker Party!! ((An Okie Girl’s Take on Potstickers))

One of our favorite people is in town during summer break for just one week and that can only mean one thing! Food and fun — wait, that is two things! Summer brain is a killer, haha! Our Luke is in from Columbia and oh 

Paul Revere

Paul Revere

Well, a funny thing happened over at “the Shop“. Have you checked it lately?

Epic Lasagna — Meat & Potatoes Meet Homemade Lasagna Noodles!!

Epic Lasagna — Meat & Potatoes Meet Homemade Lasagna Noodles!!

Now, before I start telling you about this recipe, let me quickly tell you about the name of this recipe. It all started when I was struggling to heave this massive creation out of the oven. It was massively heavy because I was afeared feeding 

Bad News & THE Recipe

Bad News & THE Recipe

I have some very sad news to share. If you have been following me on Instagram and Facebook, then you already know of the sadness our little family has experienced this week. If you are like my mom, Instagram and Facebook are things you avoid 

Oven Roasted Green Coconut Curry Chicken Wings

Oven Roasted Green Coconut Curry Chicken Wings

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed we have been hosting 4 camp counselors for the last week. In order to make them feel like family, I decided to whip up a few ((8!!!)) pounds of wings. I imagine a big mound 

Spicy Shrimp Tacos & Emily’s Special Sauce

Spicy Shrimp Tacos & Emily’s Special Sauce

If you saw my previous recipe: Summer Seafood Pasta, then you may me noticing a mini-theme. Yes, for the last 6 weeks, I have been craving seafood, especially shrimp. And — um, shrimp has become SO expensive, which is why it hasn’t been on our menu 

Summer Seafood Pasta — where’s the beach??!

Summer Seafood Pasta — where’s the beach??!

Between the simple and perfectly cooked colorful veggies & the sweet & salty shrimp and scallops ((also perfectly cooked)) – I am not sure there is another bite of food that can blast your mind into summer on the beach than a bite of this 

Teriyaki for Life

Teriyaki for Life

One of our most treasured lake traditions may sound a little unusual for lake life, but oh boy – do we talk about it all year long, counting down the months, weeks and days to this special meal. It is Teriyaki Night. I love that Grilled 

Slow-Roasted Hawaiin BBQ Pulled Pork

Slow-Roasted Hawaiin BBQ Pulled Pork

It feels like it’s about time for something different on the menu – do you agree? How about adding some fresh pineapple and a few classic Asian condiments to your traditional BBQ pork recipe?