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What’s in My Kitchen

I’ve finally come to the conclusion that I may need to clean out and reorganize my kitchen. Check out what’s in my kitchen and let me know what your guilty pleasure food is! What’s in My Kitchen …That I might have a few too many boxes of cereal in my pantry. Definitely too many spices. […]

Funny Boston Terrier In A Bucket Video

Oh my goodness, I have no idea what my crazy dog was thinking here! My Boston terrier loves playing water no matter no matter where we are. This video is too cute not to watch! My Boston Terrier Loves To Swim We were at the dog park. They had a bucket of water out for […]

5 Things I Love Right Now: Summer Favorites

Check out all the things I’ve been loving this summer! From candles to breakfast cereal, find the items you won’t want to live without this summer! Five Summer Must Haves 1. Sanuk Yoga Mat Flip Flops. I’m not usually a flip-flop wearer, but these yoga mat flip flops have changed my life. They are the […]

Louie

Kevin’s brother got an adorable new dog named Louie last weekend! Help me welcome this perfect puppy to the family! Meet Louie He’s a hound dog! And those ears are just too cute to handle! Louie is Miley and Howie’s new cousin. This sweet little fella belongs to Kevin’s brother. We got to meet him […]

Perdido Key

I am now officially obsessed with Instagram. A few weeks ago I joined the world of iPhone users and Instagram was the first app I downloaded. I fell in love with the app on this post, when I was in New Orleans with Jenny and Marla. Just look at that first photo. The way they […]

Homemade S’mores Ice Cream

Yesterday I shared a fun recipe for S’mores ice cream over on the sweet Eighteen25 blog. I am absolutely in love with this simple, no-machine-required homemade ice cream recipe. All you need are two ingredients for your ice cream base, then whatever flavors and toppings you can dream up! So fun and easy, and perfect […]

Why I Love My Camera Bag

This camera bag is absolutely perfect for me! It stores everything I could possibly need and more, and it’s easy to order right from Amazon! Why I Love My Camera Bag Hi guys! Hope you’re having a great week. Thank you all so much for participating in the LG double oven giveaway this weekend. The […]

Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treat Pralines

These Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treat Pralines are full of crispy, chewy goodness. If you like peanut butter, you’ll love these tasty krispy treats! Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treat Pralines I am a huge fan of traditional southern pralines. They’re soft, buttery, gooey, chewy, and completely loaded with sugar. And they could not be easier […]

Pralines and Cooking School

Without a doubt, attending a class at the New Orleans School of Cooking was one of the highlights of my week in Louisiana. This is Chef Anne. She was our hostess for the evening, and she whipped up so much wonderful food for us. Here’s Maggy and Jenny, we couldn’t stop snapping photos of all […]

Happy Fourth!

Happy Fourth of July! I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday and enjoying this splendid long weekend. I love cooking for holidays, here’s what’s on our menu today: Perfect Pulled Pork. This is one of my go-to recipes, especially for holidays. It’s beautifully seasoned, slow roasted for hours, and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This […]

Jazz Brunch at Commander’s Palace

Photo via Marla Meridith On Sunday we had brunch at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans. This place — oh how wonderful. Where do I even start! The food, the people, and our one-of-a-kind jazz dining experience left everyone buzzing with excitement over Commander’s Palace. This place just radiates old-fashioned charm, southern hospitality, and flawless style, […]

New Orleans Highlights

Left photo via Marla Meridith Here are some things I did in New Orleans. Photo via Marla Meridith I ate beignets at Cafe Du Monde. This was my first stop with Jenny and Marla in New Orleans (after the lens freak out debacle). This must always be the first stop on any visit to New […]

Unforgettable New Orleans

Photo via Marla Meridith One of the first adventures on our 6-day seafood experience with the Louisiana Seafood Board was a trip to Pontchartrain Blue Crabs fisheries in Slidell, LA. We met with local fishermen and got a first-hand look at how much hard work and care goes into the jobs behind the Louisiana seafood […]

Sucré Bakery

My first minute in New Orleans was just a touch frantic. My flight landed at 10:30 am, and I’d called ahead to the Bourbon Orleans to make sure I could check in early so I could shower before everyone else got there. I’d been up since 4 am you see, because would you believe there […]

The Bourbon Orleans Hotel, New Orleans

Here’s where I’ve been this past week: The Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photo via Jenny It’s right in the middle of the historic French Quarter, which is quite beautiful in the morning — and party central in the evenings! Photo via Jenny I’m still getting photos off my memory card and browsing […]

Oh Snap!

Hey guys! I just got home from New Orleans. My flight out yesterday was delayed a few hours, and I missed my connecting flight back home. Fortunately they were able to book me on a later flight so I could get home the same day. Unfortunately, I didn’t get back until almost midnight last night, […]

A New Orleans Instant

Photo via Marla Meridith. Hello from New Orleans! Photo via Jenny. I’ve been here since Friday for a 6-day seafood retreat with the Louisiana Seafood Board. I’m not leaving until Thursday, but I couldn’t wait until I got home to share a sneak peek of New Orleans with you! Photo via Jenny. These are a […]