A guest blog post by Tracy As we’d yet to visit the state of Kentucky, we flew to Louisville this past March for what would turn out to be a fun‐filled weekend in the Bluegrass State. Louisville has a ton to offer, including (of course!) Churchill Downs, the site of the world-famous Kentucky Derby held each […]
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One Night in Brussels
When my husband, friends, and I flew to Paris to attend a wedding in Germany, we enjoyed high speed train travel between pre- and post- wedding destinations such as Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Paris. Brussels was our last stop before returning back to Paris for our flight home, and a short stop it was! Like in […]
Dark Cherry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe (DF/GF/V)
I’m an oatmeal hater. But it’s just so good for me! Years ago I started eating oatmeal with almond butter (my recipe here) and recently played around with smoothie recipes for something more on-the-go. The recipe I settled on is dairy free and gluten free (and vegan by accident) and combines dark cherries, banana, oats, […]
Trick or Treat Yo Self: A Candy & Wine Pairing
If eating candy, drinking wine, and watching Practical Magic is wrong, I don’t want to be right! Katy, Christen from Short Sweet & Lovely, and I had an impromptu wine pairing recently and gave little thought to rules and pretentiousness…and it was lovely! Here’s what we paired… Prosecco & Sour Candy Our appetizer […]
Meet the Maker (That’s Me!) on The Original ScrapBox Blog
When a representative from The Original ScrapBox contacted me about being a feature in their Meet the Maker series, I was honored to be asked, proud to share my craft room and hobbies, and terrified to be on camera. I’m way too shy for this kind of thing! But the representative was so sweet and […]
Bluebonnet Wine Trail in a Day
Sadly, we live too far from wine country. But for a quick fix, we are within a short drive to seven wineries north of Houston. The Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail, with its seven participating wineries, host several events throughout the year. This past weekend was Wine and Chocolate Trail, where participants had two weekends to […]
Chocolate: The Perfect Garnish
I’d like to go back in time and thank whoever discovered chocolate. It goes with everything! Inspired by Pinterest and my dearest crafty friend, Joanna (Chowda), I started dipping glasses in various types of chocolate to pair with wine and cordials. Preparation is surprisingly simple, whether you’re planning a party or just a night at home […]
Chocolate and Wine Pairing Made Simple
I’m of the opinion that wine goes with everything. Maybe that’s just me. But chocolate in particular pairs really well with some wines, depending on type of chocolate. Below is my chocolate and wine guide, with three options per type of chocolate. You’re welcome to save/pin this for future use. It can also be found on […]
Christmas Crackers are the New Stocking Stuffers
Christmas crackers, a popular tradition in the UK, is now a tradition in our home. I had seen them in stores like Marshall’s and Home Goods, but I never fully understood what they were until I became a Doctor Who fan. Rather than buying them though, I make my own. For the past couple […]