Thick, meaty Bolognese sauce makes these Stuffed Eggplant Boats a hearty, satisfying meal – easy enough for a busy weeknight and fancy enough for company. This post may contain affiliate links, but don’t worry – they won’t bite. A Pinch of This and a Handful of That Or, How to Remember Your Culinary Creations When […]
How to Survive on the Delicate Arch Trail
The Delicate Arch Trail is challenging, and totally worth the effort! Go early, take your time, and bring twice as much water as you think you need. This post may contain affiliate links, but don’t worry – they won’t bite. Iconic to Utah, Delicate Arch is the most famous – and most photographed – natural […]
Bakin’ It Old School: Cafeteria Pizza Recipe
This Old School Cafeteria Pizza recipe captures the essence of all that was good in the school cafeterias of our youth. (Cafeteria ladies not included.) This fall marked a real Mama Milestone for me. After 28 years of recording the first day of school with a photo each year, and then sending my girls off to […]
7 Stunning Reasons to Visit Arches National Park
Mother Nature is a master sculptor and in no place is that more evident than at Arches National Park. ― Stefanie Payne, A Year in the National Parks: The Greatest American Road Trip When I first set eyes on Arches … [Read More...]
The Best Triple-layer Strawberry Cake {from Scratch}
Perfect for any occasion, this Southern Triple-layer Strawberry Cake (made from scratch - no boxed cake mix!) is a moist, amazingly delicious cake with a fresh, bright strawberry buttercream frosting. This post may … [Read More...]
An Afternoon on the Natchez Trace Parkway {Day Trip from Memphis: Part 2}
Stretching 444 miles from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville Tennessee, the historic Natchez Trace Parkway takes travelers on a journey through history; from Native American burial mounds to Civil War sites to lush nature … [Read More...]
57 Southern BBQ Recipes for Your Grill, Oven, Slow Cooker, Smoker & Instant Pot
Fifty-seven amazing Southern-style barbecue recipes for your grill, oven, slow cooker, smoker, and Instant Pot. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Barbecue may not be the road to world … [Read More...]
Tupelo, Mississippi {Day Trip from Memphis: Part 1}
Looking for a great day trip from Memphis? Check out our real-life itinerary for our day trip from Memphis, Tennessee to Tupelo, Mississippi and back again (including a ridiculously Hobbit-like meal schedule). This post … [Read More...]
How to Pick a Perfect Watermelon {+ 101 Amazing Watermelon Ideas}
Knowing how to pick a perfect watermelon isn't a magic trick. Just remember: Girls are sweeter, size matters, and your Mama was probably right. The picture above is one of my all time favorites. It was taken on a … [Read More...]
Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad {Applebee’s Copycat}
Inspired by an Applebee's menu favorite, this Thai Shrimp Salad combines grilled shrimp, fresh edamame, crunchy almonds, and crispy wonton strips under a dressing of spicy-sweet Thai peanut sauce and a bright chili-lime … [Read More...]
One Day in Ashland, Oregon
Ashland, Oregon: where culture runs deep, local cuisine is celebrated, creative inspiration is bountiful, and thespians are the coolest kids in town. Ashland, Oregon is more than just a touristy little town with a … [Read More...]
