Today I wanted to share one of my go-to recipes that is a sure-fire hit for almost any occasion. It is an exotic riff on deviled eggs. Even those who are reticent about Indian spices love this recipe. I pull it out for… Continue Reading
You know us. We’re all about essentials. In ALL situations. Even though (for a lot of people) school is starting in the next couple of weeks, we are still in PRIME outdoor cooking season. Whether you are team propane (taste… Continue Reading
Are you 21 or over? If not, this is point where you should turn away. This post is only for those 21 and up! There is not much in this world that beats a great libation! There’s just something so… Continue Reading
It is hard to believe that it is already time for Peter Cottontail to make an appearance. We both come from families where Easter was/is kind of a big deal, as such, we’ve compiled our favorite hints, recipes, and menu ideas to… Continue Reading
Y’all. So, I mentioned last week with the Bourbon Bacon Jam that my mom and I were getting together baskets of goodies for Christmas for our friends- mostly my friends. One group of people that I like to give to… Continue Reading
For Christmas this year, I am putting together goodie bags for my friends and neighbors. My mom is helping me because she is the master of goodie bags! The outcome would not be nearly as awesome if she were not… Continue Reading
Ok. Reader. Did you think I could let the summer slip away without one more blueberry recipe? Surely not! This summer’s CSA boxes had a bunch of great veggies but, there is no doubt that we got a ton of… Continue Reading
Heaven in your Mouth Ok, I am well aware that I have been blowing up the blueberry recipes. It started with the almost homemade blueberry turnovers and then was quickly followed by the blueberry French toast. However, I cannot stop now while… Continue Reading
Y’all. There is this dish called West Indies Salad that I had never heard of until I met Bub. If I had ever heard of it, I did not know what it was. Maybe it was put in front of… Continue Reading
I think it is very safe to say that both Leigh & I are big fans of Pinterest. I mean, we have an entire section of this blog devoted to projects and recipes inspired by what we have found on… Continue Reading
I am not going to lie, these pizza roll-ups are awesome! I found the idea on Pinterest and thought that this would be something easy for Baby Bub to eat and to eat leftovers. These were such a hit the… Continue Reading
Can you hear that? What?! You don’t hear the trumpets?! You can’t see the confetti?! Well, let me tell you… it’s a veritable Carnivale over here at FTTDWYW. Cause, you know what? This week is our one-year blogaversary! Fun Things To Do… Continue Reading
[spotify track=”https://play.spotify.com/track/7KL9lVJ4d7iQZVa38GphqQ”] Goodness Gracious. This has been a very fast week! Even though my pity party post published Monday, it was written Sunday, so actually the pity party was over when I woke up Monday morning. Monday was a pretty good day- And… Continue Reading
From October 19, 2012 until October 19, 2013 represents the longest and simultaneously the fastest year of my life! October 19th is Baby Bub’s birthday. It seems like just last week that I was cruising the maternity ward hell bent… Continue Reading
Y’all. Baby Bub will be a year old tomorrow! Oh my goodness- time flies! I mean, flies! This was just the first year! As he gets older he won’t grow and develop as fast as he has this first year… Continue Reading
I love pepper jelly. Pour it over an 8-ounce block of cream cheese, throw some wheat thins around it and call it a day! It is easy, delicious, and a general crowd-pleaser. And I have really been inundated with peppers… Continue Reading
It is tomato season! I love them! Homegrown tomatoes are soooo tasty- I wish they grew year round- once you’ve had one, you will just wince when you have to buy one at the grocery store. Lucky for me, I… Continue Reading
Bub has a group of friends he has been friends with since high school- there are 7 of them counting Bub. And then along the way, they picked up a couple more in college and such. So, there is a… Continue Reading
Maybe it was evident with my Cinco de Mayo Fiesta post that I really love Mexican inspired food. This has not always been the case, but it is certainly the case now! If Bub would allow it, I’d probably have… Continue Reading
As you know, I’m in the process of moving from Chicago to Los Angeles. Matter of fact, this time next week will be the actual day we’re moving. But, for now, I’m pack-a-lacking and am surrounded by boxes and empty… Continue Reading