We’re on the constant search for new date night ideas while self-isolating at home, so of course, when I saw a friend had created homemade pasta on her IG stories, I knew we had to add that to the list. I’ve heard great things about the KitchenAid Pasta Roller and thanks to Target store pickup,…
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Homemade Lavender Simple Syrup
We fell in love with this homemade lavender simple syrup when we were testing cocktails for our wedding years ago. Since, I’ve found dozens of uses for this floral sweetener – you can get that coffee-shop feel with a lavender latte, end the day with a lavender whiskey sour (one of our wedding signature cocktails),…
How to Dye Your Own Sprinkles
When it came time to prep everything for E’s first birthday, I had the hardest time finding sprinkles for her cake and cookies that matches the blush tones I was going for. There were options on Etsy but they were just so expensive! I can’t justify $30+ in sprinkles for a one year old’s birthday…
Creamy Sweet Potato Curry Soup
Y’all, the number of DMs I received when I shared in my Instagram stories as I made this soup last week was insane! It seems like a lot of people love curry as much as I do, and this creamy sweet potato curry soup is. so. good. It also takes less than 20 minutes to…
4 Bubbly Bourbon Cocktails
This post is sponsored by Oak & Eden Whiskey. In this house, we love our bourbon. A lot of our friends do too, which certainly simplifies how we stock our bar when we host parties – however we also have a few friends who associate whiskey with low-tiered brands like Jack Daniels and typically won’t…
Vanilla Bourbon Cocktail Cherries
If you’re still garnishing your cocktails with a bright red maraschino cherry from a jar, STOP THAT NONSENSE IMMEDIATELY. One taste of these homemade vanilla bourbon cocktail cherries and you’ll be an instant convert. They cost a fraction of the cost of the pricey Luxardo cherries that I love so much and are. so. good….
The Best Bourbons to Give as a Gift
It’s a question I get all the time for friends – I have a friend that’s into bourbon. What is the best bourbon to give as a gift? Most of the lists you’ll find online fit one of two bills. Either (A) they’re mediocre, common bourbons that everyone has heard of or (B) they’re rare…
Texas Wines: Everything You Need to Know
When most people thing Texas wine, they think of the 290 wine tours through Fredericksburg, where wineries are heavy on the experience and gorgeous views – but the wine can often fall flat. I mean, I love a good novelty drink as much as the next, but an almond-flavored champagne and peach wines don’t show…
The 3 Cocktail Bars in Downtown Austin You Need to Visit
Austin is the live music capital of the world – but it’s likely equally well known for 6th Street. East Sixth, located in the heart of downtown, is home of seemingly endless bars and restaurants, most of which offer discount beers and shots to get college kids in the door. But where do you go…
Mexican Quinoa Casserole
This post was originally published in March 2015, and was updated to modify a few changes I’ve made to the recipe and add new photos. Who says eating healthy has to be boring? This Mexican Quinoa Casserole certainly isn’t, and can be help you use up any leftover veggies you may have lying around. The…
Chicken Meatballs with Hidden Veggies
Anyone else have a toddler who suddenly refuses everything that even remotely resembles a vegetable? We’re deep into that stage now and getting really creative about how to sneak veggies into her meals. We discovered KidFresh meals on a recent Target trip and surprise – E loves their white cheddar Mac and chicken meatballs. They’re…
Everything You Need to Know to Master Decorated Sugar Cookies
If there’s one skill I swore I’d master after having kids, it’s a good sugar cookie. None of those fluffy slice and bake kinds. The moist, thin cookies in precise shapes with beautiful icing decorations. Now, I’ve never been much of an artist. I can’t draw, paint, or skillfully write in cursive. In other words,…