There is something about the air turning a bit crisper and the smell of fall in the air that makes me crave pumpkin. These cookies are the perfect complement to the season. Its mild pumpkin flavor makes these pumpkin cookies a safe bet for everyone. Visiting the farmers market I can’t resist purchasing pie pumpkins….
disclosure: this post brought to you by Acorn Influence and Enbrighten Cafe String Lights. #EnbrightenLife We’ve been in the process of converting our boring deck into something more useable for entertaining family and friends. It’s slowly coming together and will hopefully be done soon. Of course, lighting is important and I wanted something soft and…
“Georgia, Georgia The whole day through Just an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mind” ~Ray Charles Georgia has been on my mind a lot recently especially since a friend was just sharing her adventures through the state. She reminded me why I love Georgia’s agritourism and southern style cooking and need to spend…
Situated near the Lake Michigan shoreline and on the shore of Muskegon Lake you’ll find the Shoreline Inn. A tower hotel rising high above any other nearby buildings giving guest beautiful scenic views from their room. It’s Muskegon’s only waterfront hotel and is the perfect home base for your travels in Muskegon and the surrounding area. SHORELINE…
Somewhere along our road trip to California, Em discovered that Nutella and strawberries were just about the greatest snack on Earth. I’m not quite sure how it happened, but we had Nutella and we had strawberries and Em decided to put the two together. Now, this may be a common thing, but what can I…
Homewood, Illinois, located in the Chicago Southland, a short 30 minute train ride from downtown Chicago, is a small town packed with everything you need for the perfect girlfriend getaway. Art, shopping, great food, a luxurious place to stay and spas. The slower pace in Homewood gives you time to slow down and enjoy the…
I’ve been told that you should eat local honey to help alleviate allergy symptoms. There is something about eating honey that has been created by local pollinators that is good for the body. Not one to disagree with nature I think the best way to fulfill this requirement is with a honey cocktail. If you…
COMFORT FOOD STOPS IN MISSOURI Restaurants that feature premium, raw ingredients and made-from-scratch dishes are still on trend, and what better way to beat the winter blues than to check one out that also offers favorite comfort foods? I mean, is there anything better than a homemade meal of your favorite food on a cold, cold…
An invite to Decorah, Iowa netted some of the most interesting experiences and finds. I had no idea that this quiet, small community in NE Iowa would be home to a vibrant farm to table community with so many entrepreneurship minded individuals. I love that so many Iowans are living out their dreams and embracing the…
Iowa is often thought of as a fly-over state and is usually ignored by travelers. It’s a shame because there are so many hidden gems to be found. During a recent visit to Decorah I found many hidden gems and enjoyed my time exploring the region. Here are some of my favorite finds in Decorah,…
It’s a wonderful time of year for this perfect fall comfort food; an easy butternut squash soup recipe. It’s a wonderful time of year for a hearty autumn squash soup recipe. This soup uses one of my favorite squash, butternut. Butternut squash is one of the best things about fall well, in addition to the…
The bounty of the garden harvest, thanks to ilovetomatoes.com, is coming to an end, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying those last few tomatoes from the garden or farmers market. Hopefully you’ll still be able to come across a few to make this tomato, basil, mozzarella and pesto sandwich. This is a great…
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