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Putting 5 Store-Bought Chicken Broths to the Test

May 9, 2018 by Faith 2 Comments

Zoup! provided me with product for the purpose of this post, as well as compensation for my time. As always, all opinions expressed in this post are my own.

In Putting 5 Store-Bought Chicken Broths to the Test, I considered color, smell, taste, and ingredient list. You might be surprised at the results, I know I was!

A while ago, I used to regularly watch Ina Garten’s TV show Barefoot Contessa. There are so many endearing things about Ina, but one of the things I love most is her candor. In this particular episode I’m remembering, she was making chicken stock; she was going on about the best method to make it, how she keeps it stored in the freezer, what she makes it into for Jeffrey, etc. What really stuck out to me was Ina saying no matter if everything else is done right, if chicken stock is under-seasoned it will taste like dirty dishwater! That statement not only made me laugh, but has stayed in my head throughout the years.…

Easy Favorite Hot Chocolate Recipe and DIY Hot Chocolate Topping Bar

November 30, 2016 by Faith 2 Comments

This recipe for Easy Favorite Hot Chocolate is the perfect crowd-pleasing hot chocolate to serve at a DIY hot chocolate topping bar party! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SpreadCheer #CollectiveBias For some of us as kids, the biggest incentive to brave the bone-chilling frigid winter was seeking an adrenaline rush, whether it was in the form of sledding, snowboarding, or skiing. For others, it was the promise of warming up with hot chocolate afterwards that coaxed us outside. And then for others yet – perhaps the smartest of all – it was both. […]...

5 Ways to Put Together an At-Home Spa Experience (Including a Beautiful, Easy, and Delicious Spa Meal!)

October 20, 2016 by Faith 1 Comment

These 5 Ways to Put Together an At-Home Spa Experience (Including a Beautiful, Easy, and Delicious Spa Meal!) are practical tips to help you effortlessly put together a spa day experience at home for you and a few of your friends. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HarbourTradingCo #CollectiveBias We all need to pamper ourselves sometimes; with how much stress is involved in our day-to-day lives, it’s more of a necessity than a luxury at this point! Pampering can mean different things to different people (maybe it’s a bubble bath or a mani/pedi or […]...

Gluten-Free Cherry Almond Cake with Rosemary Vanilla Bean Buttercream {A Downton Abbey-Inspired Wedding Cake}

January 13, 2016 by Faith 4 Comments

Gluten-Free Cherry Almond Cake with Rosemary Vanilla Bean Buttercream makes a lovely winter cake that’s fit for a simple wedding, or simply dessert for a family supper. Note that this post is not sponsored in any way, nor is it affiliated with Downton Abbey! It is dedicated to Downton fans, as well as all fans of cake. Does that just about cover everyone? ;) Love in many forms comes and goes, a fact of life that we’ve seen over and over again in Downton Abbey. There’s been a lot of heartbreak on this show; Sybil and Tom Branson, Edith and Michael Gregson, Mary and Matthew, […]...

5 Super Simple Nourishing Desserts

January 4, 2016 by Faith 3 Comments

Disclosure: I’m sharing #beyondordinary in my life as part of a Sahale Snacks® sponsored series for Socialstars™. These 5 Super Simple Nourishing Desserts will rock your world…or at least your dessert! There is absolutely no reason delicious and healthy have to be mutually exclusive when it comes to dessert! And there’s also no rule saying that a decadent-tasting dessert can’t be whipped up in less than a minute....

Holiday Travel Guide: Carry-On Bag Packing Checklist

November 30, 2015 by Faith 2 Comments

Disclosure: I’m sharing #beyondordinary in my life as part of a Sahale Snacks® sponsored series for Socialstars™. I can take all the help I can get when it comes to not forgetting something when I pack and this Holiday Travel Guide: Carry-On Bag Packing Checklist makes it easy! Many people travel to visit family or friends over the holidays. It’s a busy time of year to be traveling, but packing doesn’t have to be stressful. Here’s what I always include in my carry-on bag to make sure the trip goes as smoothly as possible....

Weeknight Italian-Style Beef Meatballs Simmered in Tomato Sauce {Gluten-Free} and DIY Warm Autumn Spice Room Spray

November 4, 2015 by Faith 4 Comments

This Weeknight Italian-Style Beef Meatballs Simmered in Tomato Sauce recipe comes together easily for a delicious weeknight meal. Jarred tomato sauce works well here and when you’re done, I show you how to re-purpose the empty mason jar into spray bottle for DIY Warm Autumn Spice Room Spray! Some meals are always saved for special occasions. Usually if it’s just my hubby and I for dinner and pasta is on the menu, I whip up a quick tomato sauce with browned ground beef. Meatballs in my house usually mean a special occasion, mostly because I typically don’t take the time to make them. But this […]...

10 Spooky Halloween Treats for Monsters of All Ages

October 26, 2015 by Faith 3 Comments

These 10 Spooky Halloween Treats for Monsters of All Ages are sure to be a hit at your Halloween party! Halloween is right around the corner and no matter if you’re planning a party for young or grown-up ghouls, you’ll want a spooky spread! Here are 10 dishes: some gorgeous, some grotesque; some sweet, some savory. Plus a few that are even on the healthier side of indulgence. There is literally something here to please everyone for a hauntingly happy Halloween!...

Loaded Cheesy Potato Casserole {And the Idaho Potato Commission Tour 2015}

October 23, 2015 by Faith 18 Comments

This Loaded Cheesy Potato Casserole features cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, and green onions…it’s pure comfort food! For dinner, pair it with any protein you like or just a big green salad. Thanks to the kind folks at the Idaho Potato Commission, I recently had the opportunity to head out to Idaho for a little hands-on potato action....

10 Picnic-Perfect Salad Recipes (Plus a Few Other Picnic Must-Brings)

August 7, 2015 by Faith 3 Comments

The perfect picnic salad is a very subjective thing. I have a friend who always makes a pasta salad loaded with cheese, pepperoni, chopped tomatoes, and Italian dressing. I know a few people who think it’s not a picnic if there isn’t a creamy potato salad. And my mom is a lover of baked beans (which aren’t really a salad, I know, but they travel well and are still a pretty yummy picnic side). I don’t really have a single favorite salad, but I do have a few prerequisites when it comes to making a salad picnic-worthy....