The time has come to start freaking out about what you’re going to get others for Christmas. I get it- you may consider yourself a horrible gift giver – buying things for yourself is way easier than shopping for Carol at work- I’ve been there. But wait, what if you’re an awesome gift-giver but
Appetizers & Sides
Baked Puff Pastry Havarti Cheese Bites with Castello Cheese
Thank you Castello Cheese for sponsoring this post. Castello Cheese makes entertaining easy with its range of flavors. When it comes to entertaining for the holidays, I love to keep my recipes simple but flavorful. I love serving a cheese plate for my guests as much as the next girl but one way I like
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Entertaining
Entertaining in Emerald for Thanksgiving
Finally, my favorite hue of color is having its decor spotlight moment: green. Growing up it was never the most popular color to claim as a favorite, but I surrounded myself with greens and teals whenever I could. Maybe it’s because these colors always reminded me of being outside but I know on multiple occasions
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Main Dishes
8 Soups to Keep you Cozy this Fall
I can’t believe I get to say this, but it’s time to pull out your plaid scarves and riding boots: we finally have some fall in the forecast down south! Cooler temps and lots of rain on the horizon all add up to one cozy thing: soup season. Seriously, is there anything that says “hygge”
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Cocktails & Drinks
Apple Spice Margarita
Hello Fall in the South! You are hot as ever and it’s time to face the music that we must drink for the weather we have, not for the weather we want. But, then again- what if I told you you could have both? This little corner of the world that we publish on is
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Cocktails & Drinks
6 Bubbly Recipes to Help You Ring in the New Year
There seems to be a theme in the Darling recipe reel that says “when in doubt, add champagne!” Which if we’re being honest here, is a pretty great life motto to have. In honor of the impending New Year, we’ve rounded up our 6 favorite champagne recipes for you to recreate for the New Year!
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Main Dishes
Hoppin’ John Stew: Health & Wealth for the New Year
Stew season or as the millennials would say “#StewSZN” is here. As New Years Eve tradition demands, I make a hearty bowl of Hoppin’ John Stew to help bring in good fortune, good luck, and prosperity for the new year. How does a stew do that? Well that’s a fantastic question!
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Cocktails & Drinks
Citrusy Champagne Christmas Punch Recipe
Guys! We are in the thick of Christmas party season and there couldn’t be a more exciting time of year to celebrate with some Champagne! I know everyone thinks that Champagne is for New Years, but I like keeping a bottle (or two) in my fridge at all times to celebrate at will whenever I
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Entertaining
Friendsmas Celebration
This year to celebrate a bit of Holiday cheer before the madness of packed Holiday Schedules hit in full force, I had some friends over to celebrate a little Friendsmas gathering for some Brunch and wreath making!