I was inspired to find the best recipe for meatballs when I watched Daniele Uditi make his Chef Show meatballs baked in the oven at Pizzana. They are perfect in texture and very flexible.
50 of the Best Etsy Shops 2021 – Real People Making & Curating
My favorite Etsy stores are the ones where real people are hand-making and curating beautiful things, vintage is still vintage, and things are priced like an antique shop, not a boutique. If that’s your jam, too, here are some Etsy stores you’ll enjoy.
Collecting Things – 50+ Tips for Decorating with What You Love & Use
I love to decorate, but I admit collecting things is not something I’ve given much thought to until now. I realized recently almost everyone has collections. You may think you’re not a collector (I did), but how many platters or wooden spoons do you have? Coffee cups, nice pens?
60+ Home Shows on TV – Amazon, Netflix, YouTube, & PBS 2021
Finding decorating and design shows on tv isn’t as easy as it used to be, especially the ones I love. I used to be an HGTV fanatic, but I’m more of a design/decorating devotee. I do love a good flip, I can only watch so much of it before I’m craving a good room makeover. I also miss old school Martha Stewart Living, but that’s a story for another day…
Blogging – 12 Tools I Use for Myself and Clients
I’m getting more questions lately about how to start to blog. I thought it might be useful to throw together a list of the blogging tools I use and love.
Coming Home (Again) & Diving Into 2021
There’s little I can say about this year that hasn’t been said around the globe; in our little corner of the world there’s been profound loss, but also so very much to be grateful for. Our sincere wishes for a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season and new year.
Interior Design Trends 2020 + Sources
A huge 2020 interior design trends resource that explains the major trends this year as well as ideas and sources for implementing them in your home.
A Good Read for Summer – 14 Fiction and Nonfiction Classics
Unfortunately, it looks like we’re all going to have a little more home time this summer, so if you’re looking for a good read to read to fill the space, here are some books I’ve gathered over the years I hope you’ll love as much as I do.
Little Spaces Living Large – 11 Tips to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger
If you have a little space you’d like to appear visually larger, there are a few tricks to achieving that effect. Doing just one can make a dramatic difference in the “feel” of the room and make it seem larger in size overall.
16 Best Food & Cooking Shows on Amazon Prime – 2020 Update
If you’re looking for the best food shows and cooking shows on Amazon Prime, there aren’t enough meals or minutes in the day! These are the ones that fill my weekend tv time.
Books to Read – My Spring Reading List
There are so many great books to read right now I’m honestly having a tough time choosing. Here are my spring fiction and nonfiction choices.
Best Cooking Shows on Hulu – 15 for 2021
When we published the best cooking shows on Netflix list, some of you asked for the best cooking shows on Hulu. I’m here for you, so in no particular order, here are (in my opinion) the 18 best cooking shows on Hulu right now, and I threw in a few foodie movies for good measure.
How to Make Pancakes from Scratch – Pancakes 101
Everything you need to know about how to make pancakes from scratch – the ingredients are simple and the recipe is easy once you get the techniques down.
Cooking Shows on Netflix – My 2020 Watchlist
A follow up to my popular Amazon list, here are my favorite food and cooking shows on Netflix. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
Buying Fabric Online & My Favorite Fabric Stores Near Me
When I travel, fabric shops are always on my itinerary (near the top with antique stores, thrift shops, and flea markets). Here are my favorite online and brick and mortar stores.
Easy French Toast Casserole Recipe
If you’re looking for a super simple French toast casserole recipe for the holidays, it doesn’t get any easier than this one.
13 Spectacular Summer Salads
I asked fellow food bloggers from around the world to send me their best and most colorful and they came through in a big way. Whether you’re looking for a summer supper salad, a picnic, or a potluck, brunch, or barbecue side, you’re sure to find something to fit the bill.
Places & Spaces – Things to Do in St. Augustine & Castillo de San Marcos
I recently spent the day finding things to do in St. Augustine and ended up on Matanzas Bay exploring Castillo de San Marcos. I studied the design-related aspects as well as the color and texture created by the aging of construction materials and furnishings.
Pot Roast in the Oven – My Favorite Recipe
The difference a few extra steps can make to the quality of a pot roast recipe is tremendous. Hope you love this meal as much as we do.
Cooking From the Pantry – Cheese Crisp Keto Snacks
When you want chips but you’re trying to eat healthily, it’s cheese crisps to the rescue. This is no secret recipe, it’s was popular before keto now it’s exploded onto the snack scene. Easy, quick, and so satisfying.
Cooking From the Pantry – Leftovers to Fajitas in 30 Minutes
This week I’m sharing all the recipes I use to clean out the fridge and use all those leftovers and vegetables. Today we’re making fajitas, a family favorite here.
Spaghetti Sauce Recipe from Scratch
This is the pasta sauce my kids come home from college for, the one I make for large groups, the one that generates the most “Can I have this recipe?” moments.
Cooking from the Pantry – Easy Fruit Cobbler Recipe
This started out as my grandmother’s peach cobbler recipe and grew into my go-to for any fruit or berry cobbler. Not a biscuit-dough or pastry cobbler, it’s a dump cake recipe really, an easy way to make a rich Southern-style dessert for any occasion.
White Pizza Sauce + White Pizza Recipe
Many years ago, my sister-in-law made these white sauce pizzas as an appetizer. When she told me the secret ingredient in her white pizza sauce, I had concerns but four slices later, I was begging for the recipe.