Watermelon Blueberry Mojitos
Jump to Recipe! I’ve mentioned that I’ve put in time in restaurants. I probably haven’t mentioned that I also used to bartend once upon a time. I was drawn to it by the romance of the idea and by, quite …
Grilled Steak Fajita Bowls
Grilled steak with a citrus-lime marinade and fresh veggies combine together for a fresh and delicious summer bowl that’s also very easy on the calorie count! This month, I’ve been taking a serious look at how I eat. As September kicked …
Denver Omelet Eggs-in-Pots
Jump to Recipe! Oeufs en cocotte, also called coddled eggs, or literally eggs in pots, are a traditional French dish. You take a ramekin and add eggs, creme fraiche, and occasionally ham and cheese, and bake them in a water bath until …
Sipping with Martha Stewart’s Wine Club
This is a review and not a sponsored post, so you won’t get any codes or tracked links here – just a recommendation for a wine club I love and think you’ll love, too. I’ve tried wine clubs in the …
Cheddar Ranch Turkey Burgers
Jump to Recipe! A lot of folks will lead you to believe that ground turkey is healthier than ground beef. That isn’t always the case. Check your labels. Your ground turkey, unless it specifies ground turkey breast, may contain skin …
Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad with Balsamic Vinegar
Jump to Recipe! Even with fall creeping in, we’re still at the height of peach season in Virginia. Our farmers’ market has been filled every week with an absolutely beautiful peach harvest. We grab a half dozen every time, even …
Blackberry Sangria
As much as I work indoors, I feel like I’m trying to be outdoors as much as possible. When we’re not actually out of doors hiking, running, or exploring, a lot of my projects lately have been trying to bring …
Crock Pot Low Country Shrimp Boil
Baby Yukon gold potatoes, spicy sausage, shrimp, corn on the cob, spices, herbs, and plenty of Old Bay seasoning. What more do you want from your low country boil? And the best thing about this one? It’s right in your …
Hawaiian Huli-Huli Chicken Kabobs
If it seems like our grill has pretty much been going nonstop from the beginning of the month until now…it has! We’re really getting to enjoy our new deck, and firing up the grill for a great meal outside has …
Oreo Crumble Cheesecake Bars
Oreos. You know you love them. But instead of just reaching into the bag, let’s take these guys and elevate them into a truly decadent and delicious treat with the addition of a little butter, a little cream cheese, and …
Simple + Sweet Grilled Peaches + Ice Cream
The summer heat is upon us, friends. And it definitely changes the way we cook and eat and live around the Big Brick House. For one thing, no one wants to hang out around the stove. We’re all about the …
Cheddar Potato Skillet Scramble
People have asked what made me decide to structure my diet around the South Beach and keto diets, and when it came down to it, the answer was simple: breakfast. I tried a number of different things to lose all …