I love me some cheesecake. I'll admit that I'm pretty picky about cheesecakes mostly because I've tried a lot of overcooked, dry ones. Carrot cake always makes me think of Easter, so it's fitting that I just made this cake a week after Easter for Josh's birthday! BUT this cake was not just one, but… Continue reading Carrot Cake Cheesecake
I hate chocolate pudding. Growing up I was afraid of dogs. I love fire. Have you ever played that game 'two truths and a lie'? I tend to think it's easy to find the obvious lie in a situation (which if you don't know my lie, check out the end of this post). But when… Continue reading Two Truths and a Lie
For years I've loved the idea of throwing a dinner party. Not just having people over for dinner, (I do that all the time) but having an exquisite 6-course meal outside, under the lights, with my close friends. So for my birthday this year that's what I did! Have you seen the movie Julie &… Continue reading My First Ever Dinner Party!
I wasn't sure whether to put this under Recipes or Reviews, so I put it under both =) I'm actually not a huge chocolate person. I normally prefer fruity desserts, anything coconut, or some sort of tart or cake over something chocolatey. BUT during those times I just crave something chocolate, having the perfect brownie… Continue reading The Search for the Best Brownie
Granita? What's that? It's basically like if Italian ice and a snow cone had a baby. It's the perfect little light treat for a summer day...or a March day in Greenville that feels like summer. Two thing I love about granita: 1. It's super refreshing and a perfect pallet cleanser before an entree. 2. It's… Continue reading Lemon Basil Granita
If you grew up in a Christian home, you've probably heard that phrase before. And even though we know it's true, we don't always feel it. Then after a period of time, we see it all come to the surface and it's easy to see how the Lord did provide. What an amazing feeling that… Continue reading Where God Guides He Provides
I am totally that person that is on the lookout for all things FREE during birthday Month. And it just so happens to be that time of the year. When we were younger, we used to always go to Shoney's for our birthday(classy I know) because we got a free meal and their free hot… Continue reading Birthday Freebies!!!
Hafa Adai! I'm Kaipo Sotelo, friend of Mary's. Here are some quick-hitters about me so we can be friends too. -Raised on the island of Guam and proud of it (Hence, the greeting above). -Been in the kitchen since I could reach the stove. -Pursuing my DPT at MUSC (Class of 2020, Graduate in 2021).… Continue reading Simple Pickling Liquid
For me, a warm, flaky, scratch-made biscuit will always be at the top of the list for comfort food (see my fave recipe here). But I'll admit that homemade pasta is a close second. Especially on a rainy day. Something about pasta on a rainy day is just the best! *disclaimer: I can't find all… Continue reading Homemade Pasta
Every kitchen is different. Some people, like myself, are working out of an apartment kitchen. Some have tons of counter space filled with gadgets galore- I envy those people. But I'm here to tell you from experience, you don't need a kitchen with a ton of space or tons of gadgets for the everyday. You… Continue reading Kitchen Equipment I Can’t Live Without
The Biscuit Maven 
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