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Campari Christmas Kiss Cocktail
Campari Christmas Kiss Cocktail The combo of Bourbon and Campari make this a great drink for the More ✶
Beef and Kale Pasta Bake
Beef and Kale Pasta Bake Quick and healthy beef and kale pasta bake will make your weeknight dinner More ✶
Spicy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Spicy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps A quick and easy meal that doesn't skimp on flavor! This is one More ✶
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Cashews and Dates
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Cashews and Dates Whether you're looking for a new side dish or a More ✶
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas I grew up in a southern household eating black-eyed peas on the More ✶
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese I've had a lifelong love affair with mac and cheese. And when More ✶
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Buttermilk Sourdough BreadJuly 26th, 2020
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Veggie Stir Fry with Tainan NoodlesMarch 9th, 2020
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Campari Christmas Kiss CocktailJanuary 2nd, 2023
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Beef and Kale Pasta BakeAugust 9th, 2022
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Spicy Asian Chicken Lettuce WrapsJanuary 22nd, 2022
Sourdough
Buttermilk Sourdough Bread
This Buttermilk Sourdough Bread will become your go-to. Sourdough bread is pretty spectacular as is and when More ✶
Sourdough Pretzel Rolls
Sourdough Pretzel Rolls are easy and delicious. I know my way around a pretzel. I lived in More ✶
Common Questions for Sourdough Starters
The world of sourdough can be confusing. Below are some of the common questions and issues that arise More ✶
How to Make Sourdough Bread {from scratch with your own starter and added yeast}
For this version of sourdough bread I've added yeast to help boost the flavor and improve rise. If More ✶
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Banana bread is amazing -- but add chocolate chips and the amazing element of sourdough to the More ✶
Wine
[Wine Review 🍷] Crozes-Hermitage 2016
2016 Crozes-Hermitage Northern Rhône Valley This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. The Northern More ✶
[Wine Review 🍷] 2012 Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva
A balanced and beautiful Rioja that presented with blackberries, oak and spice. 2012 Campo Viejo Gran Reserve Rioja This post may contain More ✶
[Wine Review 🍷] The Mariner 2016 Meritage Dry Creek Vineyard
A fabulous Bordeaux-style wine that is a glass of chocolatey, berry strong with balanced tannins. This full-bodied wine will age well and continue to evolve as time goes by. If you are in More ✶