This Smoky Watermelon Lemon Margarita is my favorite quick and easy, but oh so refreshing summer margarita. Smoky mezcal (or tequila) mixed with a splash of orange liquor, sweet watermelon cider, a touch of citrusy lemon, mint, and spicy jalapeños. This summery garden-inspired margarita is a fruity, smoky, and spicy take on the classic. The […]
Read More >Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post. How is tomorrow Memorial Day? This week was such a whirlwind that at this point, I really am confused as to what day it is. After a full week in LA (more on that below) I arrived home late Friday night and pretty much hit […]
Read More >Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post. {my favorite strawberry shortcakes} Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! As crazy as it is that May is already here, I do have to say I am so very excited for the end of spring, the start of summer (tomato and berry season are coming and […]
Read More >Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post. Day…who knows…of quarantine. How is everyone feeling? I know the days are all starting to blend together a bit. I’m hoping you guys are all hanging in there. Are you cooking and baking and finding ways to stay busy during this time? Over here we’ve […]
Read More >Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post. {fresh berries and peaches for my raspberries crumble bars that I made on IG this week} Is it just me or is June already starting to fly by? The weeks have been so busy that I’m only now just realizing how fast the month is […]
Read More >Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post. (my favorite little sister) Happy summer everyone! I know the official first day was Friday, but either way, it’s SUMMER! Of course, it’s beyond cold up here in the mountains again. However, I’m going to just ignore all this snow and pretend that it’s not freezing […]
Read More >Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post. Happy June, happy Sunday! This has been a very different week. And while it was a challenging week, I learned a lot. I slowed my pace and I discovered new-to-me POC in the home, lifestyle, beauty, and of course, food space. It has been great […]
Read More >Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post. Welcome to the very last day of May. I am so looking forward to June and all the bright summer days ahead. It’s the start of a new month, a new season, and hopefully some much needed time with family. I love summertime…it brings fun […]
Read More >These Salted Spicy Watermelon Margarita Popsicles are the popsicle to have stashed away in your freezer at all times. Tequila mixed with a splash of orange liquor, sweet watermelon, a touch of citrusy lime, and spicy jalapeños…all frozen into popsicles molds for a boozy pop. Add a layer of sweet kiwi fruit to the top […]
Read More >Black Owned Businesses and Bloggers in Food. Excited to share some newly discovered people to follow in the food space! Hi, hi everyone! Thank you so much for your positive feedback on yesterday’s blog post about Urban Farming in Cleveland. I’m really excited that so many of you found the post uplifting and inspiring. That […]
Read More >20 Minute Caribbean Shrimp Tacos with Roasted Jalapeño Pineapple Salsa Verde. The longest recipe title, for the easiest recipe. So typical me. So you guys, I fully know that recipe title is long, but I could not leave anything out. I mean, everything is just SO GOOD. Honestly, these are currently my favorite taco. Everything […]
Read More >Sharing my 4th of July party menu, along with some easy entertaining tips and tricks, to make your patriotic gathering the best ever. Talking about everything from cocktails, to appetizers, to main courses, to sides, and of course desserts. This menu has something for everyone! Happy Friday before 4th of July week! I decided I […]
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