You know one of the best parts about traveling is trying the local food, but who wants to risk spending money on a meal that’s nothing to call home about? I sure don’t – especially if we’re on a family vacation and feeding all 5 of us. That’s why I’m sharing places to eat in…
Cranberry Orange Muffins
Cranberry Orange Muffins are my favorite muffin of all time, and this easy muffin recipe whips up in no time at all. I’m glad I keep cranberries in my freezer year ’round just for these. The moment I bit into a cranberry orange muffin, it was love at first bite, but you can read about…
Butternut Squash and Thyme Shepherd’s Pie
I know this butternut squash shepherd’s pie isn’t a purist kind of classic shepherd’s pie recipe. But stay with me here. I think you’re going to love it. If your family is like ours, you might not really care for butternut squash even though you know it’s one of those orange veggies that’s super good…
5 Reasons to Visit Packwood, Washington
If you look at a map of Washington, you will see that Packwood, Washington is a small stop along Route 12 (White Pass Highway) in Mt. Rainier National Park. Today I’ll share just why you should make a stop here on a family road trip or vacation. It seems like forever ago that my friend Laura…
White Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse
White Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse is the perfect dessert when you need an easy dessert in less than an hour. It can be served room temperature as needed or chilled beforehand. Best of all, it’s naturally gluten-free. Another whirlwind of holiday time is upon us and easy go-to desserts are the name of the game when…
Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Who else was bummed when Starbucks didn’t bring back their autumn pumpkin cream cheese muffins? Well, no worries. I’ve got a copycat pumpkin cream cheese muffin you’re going to love. As with any good muffin, these pumpkin cream cheese muffins are best eaten warm out of the oven but they are delicious the next day for…
Spicy Apricot Beef and Snow Pea Stir Fry
This beef stir fry recipe can be made as spicy or mild as you like. Spicy Apricot Beef and Snow Peas is perfect for a weeknight meal because it’s quick and easy to whip up and serve over rice, quinoa, or salad. Some days you need to get dinner on the table for your family…
Flying with Sky High Air Tours
Truth be told I don’t know how to start this one, so here goes. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that Dave and I were given the opportunity to fly in a 1927 WACO Biplane with Marc Hightower, owner of this sweet little aircraft. This trip was sponsored by Visit Sevierville….
Instant Pot Pork Posole
This Pork Posole is an easy but flavorful Instant Pot soup recipe is a crowd-pleaser that can easily stretch to feed a crowd without being hard on your budget. It also happens to be one of my new favorites. affiliate link below Why make soup in your Instant Pot? If you don’t have an Instant…
10 Things to Do in Rochester, NY on Family Vacation
You might be wondering what there could possibly be to do in Rochester. After all, it’s only known for…wait for it…that place on the weather forecast that gets a ton of snow, right? Wrong! Just wait until you see all the things to do in Rochester, NY with kids or without in every season. Thanks…