Summer Fridays Vol. 8: New Tracks & Summer Vibes

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Happy summer Fridays to you! EATING Grilled BBQ chicken sandwiches and lemon zucchini bucatini — both perfect for warm weather and easy to make for family dinners or casual gatherings. DRINKING Whipped coconut cream cold brew is my go-to iced coffee right now. It’s creamy, refreshing, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. … Read more

28 Father’s Day Weekend Recipes to Celebrate Dad

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Here are 28 of my favorite Father’s Day recipes—everything from a perfect slider bar and root beer BBQ ribs to skillet cookies and refreshing cocktails. These are guaranteed crowd-pleasers for a delicious holiday weekend. I’ve gathered so many of our go-to dishes in one place for easy planning this Father’s Day weekend. This ultimate Father’s … Read more

Salted Peanut Butter Cup Bar Recipe — Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Bars

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Chocolate peanut butter bars are my absolute dream dessert. Seriously — is there any better combination? I don’t think so. Sure, there are other delicious pairings — brown butter and sage, tomato and basil, salt and vinegar — but for me, peanut butter tops them all. A spoonful of peanut butter dipped in chocolate chips … Read more

Bailey’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Milkshake Recipe

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This is the story of how I blended giant chocolate chip cookies into milkshakes — with homemade Bailey’s. Not long ago I made nearly the same thing with Kahlúa, but this time I had a big batch of homemade Irish cream in the fridge. When you have a pitcher of that goodness staring back at … Read more

Currently Crushing On: Who I’m Loving Right Now and Why

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January is here, which means peak citrus season is in full swing. Although the calendar has turned, it still doesn’t quite feel like the new year to me — I’m eager to get fully back into the rhythm of work and routines next week. In case you missed it, I recently shared my 2019 word … Read more

I’m So Thankful for You — Ways to Show Gratitude Today

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happy thanksgiving

Thank you for taking a few minutes to visit. Your time and support truly mean the world to me. I’m deeply grateful for this community and for everyone who follows along on this journey. Your encouragement and kindness make everything worthwhile, and I appreciate each of you more than words can say.

Your presence here—reading, commenting, and sharing—helps this project grow. Whether you’ve been with me from the start or are new to the site, your support matters. It inspires me to keep creating and sharing content that I hope brings value, joy, or a moment of connection to your day.

I’m constantly reminded how fortunate I am to have such thoughtful and generous readers. Your feedback, ideas, and enthusiasm shape this space and push me to improve. If you enjoy the content, continuing to engage and share helps reach others who might benefit as well.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I appreciate you being part of this adventure and for helping make this community a welcoming place. Your support is everything—thank you for being here.

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Currently Crushing On: Who I’m Obsessed With Right Now

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Hello friends! This week on the blog I shared a few fresh recipes and guides I think you’ll love. There’s a deviled egg, bacon & tomato salad that’s bright and satisfying, a lemon blueberry cheese danish perfect for brunch, an extensive Easter recipe guide to help plan your holiday menu, and garlic butter pizza rolls … Read more

Avocado Bacon Egg Toast with Quick Tomato Jam Recipe

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There are few things that thrill me more than an egg and avocado toast combo. Okay, maybe that’s dramatic. Lots of things excite me. I’m the person who’s always told I’m too enthusiastic, too dramatic, too delighted by everything. I’m unabashedly extra, and I love it. My life feels like a stream of exclamation points. … Read more

Favorites I’m Loving Right Now: Top Picks & Recommendations

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I have a 20-minute dinner to share with you, but today I wasn’t in the mood. It felt like too many vegetables and I didn’t want to post pictures of tomatoes. You know how it is—sometimes too many veggies make me cringe. Instead, I want to share a roundup of the recipes and posts I … Read more

Bacon-Roasted Carrots: Weekend Side Dish Recipe

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Nothing says spring quite like bacon-roasted carrots. A sweet-and-savory side dish is exactly what I needed, and these carrots deliver. Honestly, this is the recipe that made me love carrots — it turned them from an afterthought into something I crave. I could happily eat the entire baking sheet as a meal. They are THAT … Read more