Summertime means warm weather, and that means I occasionally make the shift from my usual glass of red wine to a seasonal cocktail. The problem I typically have is that most summer cocktails tend to be overly sweet and sugary, which I am not a big fan of. The good news is that this Watermelon... Continue Reading →
We recently bought a house! This is our first home, and we're doing everything we can to turn it into our dream home. We got lucky that our first time house shopping was a fairly quick and easy process. Once we walked into this one we knew the layout and location was perfect for us,... Continue Reading →
If there's one thing I'm always down for, it's a taco night. I recently stopped in to check out the new Samano's Taqueria in Downtown Fishers. This is Samano's second location on the northside, including one other spot in Noblesville. The new restaurant is located right in the heart of the Nickel Plate District, right next to... Continue Reading →
With the most romantic day of the year just around the corner, people are scrambling for the perfect plans. Fortunately, Hedge Row's culinary team has whipped up the recipe for love this Valentine's Day. We stopped in earlier this week to preview the menu that will be on special for Valentine's Day next week, and... Continue Reading →
Some people watch the Super Bowl for the game, the halftime show, or the commercials. Me? I'm definitely only watching it for the food. Chips & dip are always a good place to start, but your guests need some real food for the big game. Our game day goodies were provided by Capriotti's this year,... Continue Reading →
During the colder months I prefer to live strictly off of slow cooker meals. Chili is always one of my favorites to make in the slow cooker because you can just throw all the ingredients in and forget about it. Since the local weather stations said we'd be getting snowed in this weekend I knew... Continue Reading →
I recently went to Palomino for dinner for the first time, and it quickly became one of my new favorites spots downtown! Palomino Restaurant & Bar is a local, European inspired spot with Italian, Spanish, and Mediterranean cuisine influences. It's located only a couple of blocks off the circle right by Circle Centre Mall. The... Continue Reading →
Wintertime means cold weather, and to me that means living off of crock pot meals. I love making a huge batch of these meals so we can enjoy leftovers throughout the busy week. This Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, and it's so simple to make in the slow cooker for... Continue Reading →
I always find myself browsing for warm cocktails to try out during the colder months. Mulled wine is always a favorite of mine. It's the perfect drink to serve for a crowd, or even let it stay warm in a slow cooker during a binge-watching night in. Mulled wine is most popular in Europe, especially... Continue Reading →
The best gifts always include chocolate. I hosted an early family Christmas dinner at our place this past week while my dad was in town visiting. This was my first time hosting a holiday meal, and it was so much easier with the help of Edible Arrangements! Edible Arrangements has all the perfect goodies for... Continue Reading →
Hot chocolate is like a hug from the inside. Up until recently I had only ever made "hot chocolate" with the tiny little packets, and I'll never make that mistake again. This real hot chocolate recipe is made in the slow cooker, which makes it perfect for staying warm throughout all those holiday parties, Christmas... Continue Reading →
Christmas time means Christmas parties. Sometimes a quick, simple recipe is just what you need for those last minute potlucks and family gatherings. This easy 4-ingredient recipe does just the trick. I've been making a variation of these chili sauce/grape jelly meatballs for a few years now since a family friend gave me the recipe.... Continue Reading →
