church picnic deviled eggs

We made a big batch of these for our Labor Day picnic this past weekend. This is a tried and true recipe that I’ve made hundreds of times and it’s SO good. I make my classic deviled eggs a bit differently than most people do. I don’t use pickle relish because I think it makes…

up north adventure ~ 2015

Every year, at the end of summer, we set aside a week to hang out at our favorite “up north” resort and restaurants. It’s such a great, relaxing way to soak in what’s left of the warm season and gear up for the school year and autumn. We take lots of walks, go swimming in…

marinated veggie potluck salad

As summer winds down I’m trying to share as many of my favorite fresh salad recipes as possible.  I love to make this for potlucks and then put any leftovers (if there are any) in the fridge. It keeps in the refrigerator for a week if it’s covered tightly, and it’s an awesome addition to…

slow cooker mac & cheese bar

This is such a fun, easy, fairly inexpensive idea for an intimate autumn gathering. Last night we hosted a little dinner party and this macaroni and cheese bar was the star of the show. The key is to start with an excellent macaroni and cheese recipe and to offer lots of delicious, interesting toppings. Don’t…

vanilla pudding pumpkin bread

It’s that time of year again, Friends! Pumpkin season! I have soooo many new, autumn recipes to share with all of you. This is the first of many, and it’s a beaut. This is absolutely, hands down, the BEST pumpkin bread I’ve ever made. The addition of vanilla pudding makes it super moist with just…