The Stay Home DaughterTM 

I have been dying to share this menu. I started experimenting with green tomato salsa last summer and it has since become a family...

A few weeks ago, we celebrated my younger brother's birthday. He requested heavy hors d'oeuvres and a game night. This would be great to...

I didn't post last week, as I haven't been cooking much recently. Lots of fun travel and weekends away have kept me out of the kitchen....

My younger brother came home for summer break and we celebrated his return with a fabulous dinner. We tried a new recipe for barbecued...

My family and I had a dinner party this past weekend to celebrate Mother's Day. I picked up a centerpiece from Carither's Flowers. I love...

With Earth Day happening this past Friday, I've been thinking about ways I can reduce my waste, specifically kitchen waste. I try to be...

It's officially spring! I love winter, but come March, I'm always ready for the warmer days ahead. Today I'm sharing a spring-inspired...

Today I'm sharing a menu for St. Patrick's Day, inspired by my first blog post. I can't believe I've been posting menu and table ideas...

Today I'm sharing a make-ahead weeknight meal that comes together in 40 minutes. Ina Garten's baked rigatoni with lamb ragù is hearty and...

Skiing is one of my favorite activities. After a long day on the slopes, there's nothing better than warming up by the fire and enjoying...

I always romanticize Christmas dinner. I love the idea of enjoying a cozy meal inside once the world turns dark and cold. Christmas feels...

Last week's post shared all the details on how to host a Friendsgiving celebration. Today, I'm coming back with part two: what to take to...

Today I'm coming to you with a two-part series explaining all things Friendsgiving. You've probably heard this term tossed around in the...

I love birthdays. I think of them as an excuse to dress up and have a special dinner with family and friends. My mom celebrated her...

There's something magical about autumn. This beautiful (if clichéd) quote from The Great Gatsby summarizes it nicely: "Life starts all...

I am a self proclaimed Anglophile. I love The Great British Bake Off, I casually online-stalk the Royal family, and I am passionate about...

My brother, William, loves Cajun cuisine. While deprived of his favorite foods during quarantine, he set out to create his own gumbo...

Labor Day is this Monday! A tribute to American workers, Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894. In addition to honoring workers and...

Growing up, my mom's family frequently enjoyed tomato sandwiches and fried chicken for supper on Sunday. This idyllic view of a simple...

Happy July 14, aka Bastille Day in France. My grandmother, Randy, came for dinner last weekend. I decided to share our French-inspired...