Nine months ago, I hit “LAUNCH” on a new blog and created a business account on Instagram. This was the result of an awakening I had a couple of months prior while on a plane to Florida. I had read Rachel Hollis’s book Girl, Wash Your Face while on the flight and, for some reason, …
12 Reds of Christmas
During the Christmas season, we are often wondering what kind of wine should be served at Christmas parties, with meals or even what to buy as a gift. Last Christmas I created an advent calendar using all red wine and oh my goodness…it was so much fun! We started on December 14th and tried a …
A Taste of Tuscany: Beef Tagliata and Arugula
We discovered this delicious Italian steak dish while in Italy on our honeymoon and I couldn’t wait to try this recipe once we got home. Our Italian honeymoon was a dreamy vacation that had us falling further in love with each other, food, wine, and Italian culture. Our first few days were spent in Rome …
Tourtière Recipe
Tourtière is a French Canadian dish traditionally served on Christmas Eve. This meat pie is made with ground pork or beef and lots of delicious spices. We found this dish on several menus when we spent Christmas in Quebec a few years ago. It’s definitely a classic! My grandpa Beliveau’s family was originally from Quebec …
Christmas Tablescape and Dinner Menu
I am so excited to be hosting my family for Christmas this year. All 13 of us (and possibly a couple of dogs) will cram into our little farmhouse to play Crokinole, eat way too much food, open gifts, and watch Toy Story 4 in our jammies. Posted December 2019. Not only am I looking …
Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
Run, run, as fast as you can! You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread man! I am in love with this adorable fairy tale as much as I am with this classic cookie recipe. I’ve tried many variations over the years and have finally discovered the perfect recipe. I make these cookies using gluten-free all-purpose …