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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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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I’m not even going to try to pretend I’m a football fan. It’s one of the most confusing sports I’ve ever watched and I’ve never had the patience to sit down and understand what a turnover means. I will say, I do admire how dedicated fans are and it’s really neat to see people get pumped […]
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My freshman year of college was a hard one. I struggled fitting in, being away from home and figuring out exactly what I wanted to do with my life. There were a lot of tears, and a lot of weekends spent driving or taking the train home. While it was a tough year, I’ll forever […]
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My husband and I miss living in the city. A lot. So much so that we cry every time we drive down 290 and see the skyline. For us, there was so much to love about Chicago – the sights, the culture, and of course, the food. About 99% of my favorite meals have all […]
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My Nonna is an all-star cook and baker. I dream of her food often and can’t say no whenever she offers to make me a bowl of pasta or her famous kale and beans. I recently found out she came to America not really knowing how to bake because her mother never baked, but ended […]
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When I think New Years Eve, I think appetizers, friends passing bubbly around, music or games, and chocolatey, rich desserts. Naturally, food is the most important component of any gathering (just kidding friends)…. anyone else with me? It’s such a fun holiday! Back in the day, my best friend and I spent a couple of […]
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My family and I recently took a short trip to Charleston, South Carolina. When I say short, I mean short – we spent about a night and a day there (it was an extension of our trip to Charlotte, North Carolina). Because our trip was so quick, I tried my best to research the best […]
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Marina Makes 