When football is on the TV the last thing you want to be doing is standing over the stove. Cook this the day before and then just heat it up when the time arrives. This beef chili recipe is complex, but the prep doesn’t take long–it’s mostly just waiting around…
The local brewery scene is growing. If you’re looking for a fun afternoon in the city there are many places you can go. There are particular parts of town that you can choose to play in and catch at least two breweries without having to drive too far – we…
SWEET OLD-FASHIONED for when you’re feeling too old for this parenting thing. Relish the aging process – it means you’re closer to retirement and spoiling the heck out of your grandkids. Ingredients: 1.5 oz of your favorite Bourbon 2 tsp simple syrup 2 dashes bitters Dash of maraschino cherry…
Summer is the best. I love the long lazy days, and I especially love going to the beach. Unfortunately, due to my pasty skin, the beach doesn’t love me back. By mid-morning, even with SPF 9,000, I need a break from the sun. The good news, however, is that there…
A restaurant that only serves chicken salad? Yes. I’ve heard a few skeptics but Chicken Salad Chick in Mandeville invited me out for a tasting the other day and I was shocked at all the different ways they’ve managed to put together chicken salad. The sample tray they brought out…
I’m always on the lookout for new and fun things to eat on the Northshore. So when I spotted the Chopped Cheezy on Instagram it took me about five seconds to realize I needed to try this thing. I mean, I love BBQ and I love Macaroni and Cheese, but…
Perhaps you find yourself like many parents today, struggling to shovel dinner into your kids’ mouths as you’re schlepping them back and forth between sports practices, gymnastics meets, dance rehearsals, and various other extracurricular activities. Or perhaps you have toddlers hanging on you throughout the day and don’t have a…
Whether you need to grab a bottle of wine to bring for girls’ night or want suggestions that can go with a wide variety of food, look no further! You’re bound to like at least one of these – unless you just don’t like wine, of course. I’m not just…
I love Starbucks. I love unicorns. Put the two together and what could possibly go wrong? Oh, mango syrup, creme base, sour drizzle… wait, what? Unicorns eat sprinkles and cake and ice cream and marshmallows, don’t they? This is the conversation that my toddler and I had on our way…
Cream Cheese Buttercream Recipe Type: Dessert Author: Christy Broady Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Ingredients 1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature (half an 8 oz. block) 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream Instructions Cream together…