Brunch is the bomb dot com. I love that you can go savory or sweet, or both, and that it’s a meal that’s devoured later than breakfast (a total plus in this not-so-much-of-a-morning-person’s book). Brunch possibilities seem to be endless nowadays with different restaurants stirring up unique and trendy dishes that combine the flavors of […]
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If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard, “motherhood is the greatest joy you will ever experience”, I’d be a millionaire. And if I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard, “motherhood is tough and exhausting”, I’d stack my money to the ceiling. It’s reality. No matter how calm, patient or “on […]
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How many boxes of Girl Scout Cookies did you order this year? My heart practically skipped a beat when I saw our neighbor’s daughter approaching our door with green and purple boxes.We tried to contain ourselves and only bought four (two boxes of Thin Mints for my husband and two boxes of Samoas for me). […]
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This past fall, my family and I visited Charlotte, NC, home to my very dear, sweet friend Callista and her husband Jonathan. My husband and I instantly fell in love with the city and more than enjoyed our time getting to experience the everyday life of a 20-something living in the up-and-coming area. What’s not […]
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When I was little, we had a toy chest in our playroom closet. It was brown, sometimes smelled a little musty and filled with several board games. We loved it and it’s one of the pieces I remember most in our playroom. I recently found out it was my YiaYia’s back in the day which […]
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Chicken casserole is a staple in most families, including my husband’s. Of course, most Greeks and Italians don’t make casseroles, let alone put crackers in any of their dishes, so it took me a while to try one. I still remember when my sweet friend from Tennessee introduced me to her town’s recipe. It was so […]
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Do you plan on getting super cheesy on Valentine’s Day (no judgement here, I do)? If you do and are looking for a gift for your sweetheart, nothing says I love you more than dessert. And, nothing says I’ll love you until we’re old and gray like red velvet cake bites. That’s a fact, people. […]
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Does anybody else love eating appetizers? Best course by far, right? I most likely feel this way because appetizers (antipasto) are a main staple at every party my extended family hosts. We normally serve a variety, but also feature some of the classics at holidays. One of my favorites is my mom’s taco dip – […]
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Marina Makes 