Having lived in Nashville my whole life, I'm a little biased when I say that it is truly awesome. However, in the last few years, we have really made our way up in the world and are a bit...dare I say, trendy. The economy here is booming, and with that comes some truly amazing restaurants making Nashville their home. You may have heard that we're known for our hot chicken, and that is 100% true. But Nashville's food scene is so much more than that! To find the true gems of the city, you need to ask a local, and because we love ya'll so much, we're not even going to … [Read more...]
Thyme Roasted Marcona Almonds
Ever heard of Marcona Almonds? I know I hadn't until they popped up in my local grocery store a few years ago. At first, I just ate them plain (they were already tossed in oil and a little salt). But then my favorite, Ina Garten, took things to a whole other level. She roasted them, which is one of my favorite ways to prepare food, and seasoned them with fresh thyme. While they are very yummy just as they are, this preparation transforms them into highly addictive little morsels of goodness, and like a potato chip, you definitely cannot eat just one! Start by … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Ice Cream
On my list of favorite things to eat, Peanut Butter + Ice Cream rank pretty highly on the list. So when I received my TWO ice cream makers for Christmas, I knew it was a sign of delicious things to come. Never having made ice cream before, I truly thought it would be a complicated (though worthy) venture. Boy, was I wrong! I snagged a great recipe from Epicurious that makes the most delicious ice cream in only 6 ordinary ingredients! For this recipe, I used my KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment for the first time. The bowl required leaving in the freezer … [Read more...]
Linguine Carbonara
Carbonara, oh how I love you! This meal has literally so many things that I adore, how could it not be amazing? It's got bacon, eggs, cheese, pasta, and did I mention bacon?! And as if that wasn't enough, it's one of the easiest meals we've made in a long time. I swear, there's gotta be Italian somewhere in my family's history. Put some salted water on to bowl for your pasta. While that's working, cut up 2-3 slices of bacon in to thin strips. Toss the bacon into a large saute pan over medium heat to render the fat (a.k.a flavoring for the pasta sauce). Once … [Read more...]
Devil’s Food Crinkle Cookies
If you’ve ever had a luscious slice of devil’s food chocolate cake, and wished you could have that same experience in handheld form, your wish has been granted, oh sweet one. Once you make these soft and chewy chocolate cookies, you will be back for many, many more! I made a couple batches of these babies for a holiday party. By the end of the night, they were completely devoured! The best part is, you probably have all the ingredients just sitting in your pantry, waiting to become excellence. First of all, grab some devil's food chocolate cake mix. Yes, cake … [Read more...]
