Thirsty Thursday: Vermonter Old Fashioned
Fall is here! Each time fall rolls around my heart goes back to Vermont, and the changing leafs of New England. One of the things I miss most about fall in Vermont is that everything comes in maple...
View ArticleMenu Monday: Dutch Babies
A few weeks ago I woke up with a strange desired to eat a german pancake, or “dutch baby”. I hadn’t had one in years, and I wanted one. I mentioned to Vaughn that we were having “dutch babies” for...
View ArticleMenu Monday: Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
Fall is here! In my house, fall is squash season because squash is delicious and in Oregon it is plentiful from our local farmers for cheap! This is a very easy spaghetti squash recipe that makes a...
View ArticleThirsty Thursday: Oktoberfest Shandy
In the summer, there are few things I love more than a nice tasty shandy. As the seasons change, though, I find myself wanting darker beers and less lemonade. That’s where this super basic fall shandy...
View ArticleMenu Monday: Baked Apple Pie Wontons
This fall dessert is one of my favorites for parties and gatherings. It’s fairly simple to make and everyone seems to love it. Plus, apples are plentiful and this time of year I want to put them in...
View ArticleWonderful Wednesday….A Little Bit of Lovely
Toy Soldiers on “Its A Small World” at the Magic Kingdom
View ArticleWe got this, 2016!
Well folks, sorry about the last few months. Things have been crazy and they are about to get a whole lot crazier. Let’s start with the good news: On November 23rd, Vaughn asked me to be his wife! We...
View ArticleOur Engagement Photos!
A few weeks ago we were fortunate to have our engagement photos taken at Laurelhurst Park in Portland, Oregon, where we had our first date. Here’s a few of our favorites. Photos by Kayley Hoddick with...
View ArticleAn update on 2016
So grateful to be back on the blog after what has been an insane year so far. For starters, I LOVE my new job. Working for the Democratic Party has been a dream, and though it’s hard work, it’s a...
View ArticleMenu Monday: Crock Pot Beer Mac and Cheese
Mac and Cheese is one of the best foods on the planet, period. I am always down to try a new mac and cheese recipe, and this was no exception. I’ve been trying to find a good Beer Mac and Cheese recipe...
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