Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (Easy Recipe)
I was standing in the parking lot of my local hardware store last October when the smell hit me—someone nearby was burning a cinnamon-scented candle, … Read more
Turkey Charcuterie Board: Best Turkey-Shaped Snack for Kids
The kindergarten Thanksgiving feast was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate veggie platters carved like turkeys, cookie bouquets … Read more
Easy Kid-Friendly Adult Orange Cream Jello Shots Recipe
My sister-in-law wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to drop off a casserole dish she’d left at my place, and the smell of … Read more
Cozy Frankenstein Guacamole Dip for a Spooky Night In
There used to be a tiny, dimly lit restaurant called The Crow’s Nest tucked away on a side street in Portland that made the most … Read more
Best Friendsgiving Charcuterie Board with Fig Jam
Maggie wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by her place on a random Tuesday to grab a book I’d left behind after a game … Read more
Spooky Witch Finger Cookies: Easy Halloween Recipe
This was supposed to be a batch of perfectly round, elegant butter cookies for a Halloween party. I had everything measured out, the butter was … Read more
60 Best Wholesome Mini Pumpkin Pie Sugar Cookies
I was standing in the middle of the baking aisle at my local grocery store last Tuesday, staring at a can of pumpkin puree like … Read more
Easy Family-Friendly Venison Chili with Dark Beer
The Saturday market vendor watched me circle back to his stall for the third time. I kept picking up packages of ground venison, reading the … Read more
Easy Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Best Copycat Recipe)
I swore I hated broccoli cheese soup for years. Like, a solid decade. The stuff from the cafeteria in college was this gloppy, pale green … Read more
Cozy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
There used to be a tiny Southern café tucked behind a gas station off Highway 17 in Wilmington called Miss Patsy’s that made a sweet … Read more