Baklava Oatmeal Breakfast Bake

Baklava Oatmeal Breakfast Bake

This Baklava Oatmeal Bake was created when I went to the Greek Festival in Charlotte with my friend Susan. We listened to the music, shopped and ate all the yummy food. If you know me, you know that standing in line is one of my least favorite things to do. But...
Chocolate Smoothie

Chocolate Smoothie

I’m one week into the Whole30 program. The first week is always the hardest. Actually it’s just the first few days that are difficult. I usually get a few headaches but this time I didn’t get those headaches. I didn’t even start getting...
Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Happy New Year!  I don’t know about you but I indulged a little too much over the holidays with all the pie, cookies, bread, cheese, crackers, dips, wine, etc…  So, I decided to do a reset and commit to the Whole30 program in January.  That’s why I...
The Best Eggnog You Will Ever Make

The Best Eggnog You Will Ever Make

Did you know that December 24 is National Eggnog Day?!  It’s funny because I’ve been making nog on Christmas Eve before there was ever an Eggnog Day.  My mom’s birthday is December 23 and Jay’s birthday is on December 24.  Jay is a family...
Mom’s Favorite Chicken Noodle Soup

Mom’s Favorite Chicken Noodle Soup

My mom is visiting from Oklahoma.  She usually comes out before Thanksgiving and stays with me through Christmas.  We have a great time while she’s here.  I host Friendsgiving at my house every year.  Then every weekend after Thanksgiving there is either...
Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce

Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday!  To me, it’s all about family, friends, food and football.  Growing up, we always hosted Thanksgiving at our house.  Family and friends from near and far would join us for a big feast each year.  Everyone was always welcome! ...