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I think we can all agree that things have been a little interesting this month. Fourteen days ago we heard rumblings of Covid-19 entering the United States and eight days ago Joe and I decided to take Otto out of daycare and stay home with him until the threat of this virus has passed. It […]

Grocery delivery from Gordon Food Service Store

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A few weeks ago my girlfriends and I had a much-needed night out together in Grand Rapids. It’s been months since we’ve been able to see each other and we decided to take a cheese class at our local Gordon Food Service Store and have dinner afterward. We met up for the class at their […]

Brie and Onion Jam Burger Recipe

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Brie and Onion Jam Burgers

There is nothing I love more on cold wintery weekend that snuggling in with my family for the day. Sunday we attempted church with Otto again. We did great during the singing but he couldn’t help but yell “WE DID IT!” and “AMEN” during the advent presentations. We moved to the “cry room” and after […]

Beer Battered Shrimp Tacos with Sriracha Mayo

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The perfect weekend simple meal of shrimp tacos with sriracha mayo

Thanksgiving is the foodie event of the year for those of us who love to cook (and eat). It’s also the best time to watch the foodie channels, read all the magazines and get inspiration for what you are bringing to the holiday table. Last year Joe and I prepared the turkey and sides  for […]

Loaded Corn Pudding and Honey Roasted Spicy Brussels Sprouts

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Thanksgiving Day Vegetable Sides

I come from a football obsessed family that have been Lions fans since the day they were born. This means weekend afternoons are for watching the game or for my sister, tailgating for the Michigan games. For me it has always been more about the food than the football. (shocking I know). I was always […]

Spinach Dip On the Go Cups

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Spinach Dip to Go Cups

Last year for ottos birthday party we invited all of our family and friends over to celebrate his first year of life. It had been a beautiful yet tumultuous year and we were thrilled to celebrate Otto but also those who held us close during those hard days. That party ended up being over 75 […]

How to feed 30 people with less than $200

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selecting the perfect menu for your party

You know that scene in elf when will ferrel is listing off the main food groups of the elves? Candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup. For me.. It would have to be cheese of all kind. My great grandma always said given the choice of chocolate or cheese she would always choose cheese and […]

How to Create the Perfect Cheese Plate

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How to create the perfect cheese plate

Sezane Theophile Trousers and Fleur Jumper

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Sezane THÉOPHILE TROUSERS in yellow

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Wife and mother, antique shopper, entrepreneur, gardener, sheep lady, sequin enthusiast and your Midwest Martha Stewart Wannabe. 

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