Perfect ✨Golden Anniversary✨ (6 years on the 6 Perfect ✨Golden Anniversary✨ (6 years on the 6th).
I haven’t been around these parts much lately. I I haven’t been around these parts much lately. I hope that all of you had an absolutely wonderful, intimate, peaceful, relaxing holiday. 

Not going to lie, working two jobs from home with two kids under 6 in the middle of a pandemic is no easy feat, and I’ve really slacked in all other areas of my life. (My work/life balance has never been the best).

I’m hoping that the new year brings me a little more of a routine, motivation, and ability to multi-task and accomplish all of the things I want to accomplish. 

Do you have any big plans for the New Year? Lofty goals? Affirmations you’re taking with you? ✨
THANKSGIVING 2020: The one where we were social di THANKSGIVING 2020: The one where we were social distancing and I still made enough for 10+ people. 

.....my bad. 

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We don’t get out much these days and can get a l We don’t get out much these days and can get a little stir crazy, as I’m sure everyone has been experiencing lately. Jake and I decided to surprise Grayson (and Sawyer but mostly Grayson) with this Drive Thru @jurassicquest experience! Thank Goodness for some socially distant activities, am I right? JQ did an awesome job of creating this and making it feel safe for all who attended. And yes, I made sure to pick up some overpriced souvenirs 😂
We got lunch after and made a day of it...in the car. Hahaha.
Amabisca Kid’s Socially Distant Halloween 2020 h Amabisca Kid’s Socially Distant Halloween 2020 has been a hit! 

We *do* typically spend our Halloween’s at home—so it’s business as usual over here; doing fun stuff like baking and decorating cookies, and watching movies (Monster House and Hocus Pocus have been on heavy rotation this season), and we always get pizza! 

Only thing we’re missing is Jacob. 

Happy Halloween, friends! 

Stay safe, wear your mask, and practice social distancing...for the love of god. 🎃
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How some Bento Lunchbox action for your Monday aft How some Bento Lunchbox action for your Monday afternoon? 

Grayson has been loving these @seapakshrimpco Shrimp Pals, which are essentially shrimp nuggets...and of course we had to add some of his favorite fruit, and a salad with homemade ranch dressing that I hope he at least ate a little of. Rounding it out with some chocolate animal crackers. 

Let’s be real, not all bento lunches have to be super complicated and unattainable. You know the ones. I put this balanced ass lunch together in 10 minutes (and that is including cook time). 

What is your child’s favorite thing that you pack them for lunch?
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Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons. 

From the cool weather and cozy clothes, to the warm feel good meals that just hit the spot. (And of course, Halloween!) 

To celebrate, I got together with a few of my favorite foodies to give away $200 to Whole Foods. Grab some yummy groceries for your family on us to be delivered to your door, or peruse the aisles—whatever your heart desires! 

TO ENTER: Like this post, follow the accounts below, and tag your Whole Foods loving friends!

Giveaway ends Friday, October 2 @ 11:59PM. 

Winner will be picked and announced on Saturday, October 3.

*This giveaway isn't sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Instagram or Whole Foods. Good luck!*

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This isn’t my typical “styled” food shot, bu This isn’t my typical “styled” food shot, but this meal needed to be shared because it was so damn delicious! 

Egg Roll in a Bowl (recipe courtesy of @bunsinmyoven) came together so easily, and only required a small handful of ingredients. *(Ground meat of choice-I used pork sausage, a bag of coleslaw mix, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Green onions for garnish)* 

I was able to throw it together, on a night where I was super stressed and trying to get dinner together in a hurry. This went from skillet to table in 10-15 minutes! 

I’ve been meaning to try this recipe for a long time now, and it’s definitely going into the rotation. 

As someone who works late into the evening, easy dinner recipes are CRUCIAL. That’s totally one of the reasons that I started blogging and sharing my recipes, to combine an assortment of delicious quick and easy recipes all in one place. 

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Food and Recipes · November 23, 2019

Caitlin’s Cheese Ball (Sweet and Savory Hawaiian Cheese Ball)

Something that my friends and I really enjoy doing together is meal planning. Every week, we ask what everyone is making their families for dinner. We either completely copy each other or draw inspiration from one another. The same goes for Holiday Food! My good friend, Caitlin, shared this cheese ball with us last year and I have been obsessed ever since. We had a really fun Mom’s Day out at Board and Brush in Nashville, and she brought it– I was hooked. I ended up making it the next week, and even as a Thanksgiving appetizer last year. I’m going to share this recipe with y’all today because it’s really easy to whip together, and the flavors pair perfectly together.

Caitlin has been making this recipe for like 10 years, way longer than I’ve known her. She can’t remember where she found it (so if you know the original author, please let me know!) But, my friends and I just call this Caitlin’s Cheese Ball. They’re just as obsessed with it as I am.

Some comments that I heard when making this and shooting this pictures “Is that CAITLIN’S CHEESE BALL?” “That’s THE cheese ball!” Haha. It’s just that good.

Ingredients

  • 2 8oz Blocks Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature
  • 5-6 Slices of thin cut deli ham (I use Boar’s Head Tavern Ham for this because it’s my favorite)
  • 1 Bunch of Green Onions, Chopped Thin
  • 1/2 Large Can *Crushed* Pineapple, Drained VERY well. Draining this well will make or break the cheese ball
  • 1/3 C Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Small bag of Crushed Pecans–or your nut of choice.
  • (To turn this little guy into a turkey for Thanksgiving, I used Black Olives for his eyes and Peeled Snacks Chimichurri Baked Pea Snacks as his tail and neck).

(Like I always say, I do a lot of this by taste… Once you start adding the powdered sugar, just add a little at a time until it’s a flavor that you enjoy)

If you don’t want to commit to a cheese ball, this also makes an awesome dip!

Once you’ve thoroughly drained–I’m talking smooshed down with paper towels to get all of the water out–drained your pineapple and chopped your ham and onions, add all of your ingredients except the powdered sugar to a large bowl. You can totally mix this by hand, but I prefer to use my hand mixer because it makes everything so much easier. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time until the desired flavor is reached.

Roll everything into a ball and wrap in parchment paper, throw in the refrigerator overnight. (You can also freeze this for about an hour or two–we just need it to set). Roll in pecans or nuts of choice and serve with your favorite crackers–we love using butter crackers and pea snacks!

I love this cheese ball and honestly I haven’t made another one since Caitlin shared this with me. So thank you, Cait! It’s such a nice mix of savory and sweet, which is my favorite combination.

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Perfect ✨Golden Anniversary✨ (6 years on the 6 Perfect ✨Golden Anniversary✨ (6 years on the 6th).
I haven’t been around these parts much lately. I I haven’t been around these parts much lately. I hope that all of you had an absolutely wonderful, intimate, peaceful, relaxing holiday. 

Not going to lie, working two jobs from home with two kids under 6 in the middle of a pandemic is no easy feat, and I’ve really slacked in all other areas of my life. (My work/life balance has never been the best).

I’m hoping that the new year brings me a little more of a routine, motivation, and ability to multi-task and accomplish all of the things I want to accomplish. 

Do you have any big plans for the New Year? Lofty goals? Affirmations you’re taking with you? ✨
THANKSGIVING 2020: The one where we were social di THANKSGIVING 2020: The one where we were social distancing and I still made enough for 10+ people. 

.....my bad. 

#foodblogger #nashvillefoodblogger #buzzfeast #eatmunchies #epicurious #feedfeed #foodaholic #foodbeast #foodblog #foodbloggersofinstagram #foodforfoodies #foodgawker #foodies #foodinspiration #foodlover #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodstyling #forkyeah #huffposttaste #instafood #seriouseats #spoonfeed #beautifulcuisines #bonappetit #eatingfortheinsta #foodbloggerfeed #foodbloggers #thanksgiving #thanksgivingplate
We don’t get out much these days and can get a l We don’t get out much these days and can get a little stir crazy, as I’m sure everyone has been experiencing lately. Jake and I decided to surprise Grayson (and Sawyer but mostly Grayson) with this Drive Thru @jurassicquest experience! Thank Goodness for some socially distant activities, am I right? JQ did an awesome job of creating this and making it feel safe for all who attended. And yes, I made sure to pick up some overpriced souvenirs 😂
We got lunch after and made a day of it...in the car. Hahaha.
Amabisca Kid’s Socially Distant Halloween 2020 h Amabisca Kid’s Socially Distant Halloween 2020 has been a hit! 

We *do* typically spend our Halloween’s at home—so it’s business as usual over here; doing fun stuff like baking and decorating cookies, and watching movies (Monster House and Hocus Pocus have been on heavy rotation this season), and we always get pizza! 

Only thing we’re missing is Jacob. 

Happy Halloween, friends! 

Stay safe, wear your mask, and practice social distancing...for the love of god. 🎃
Showed all the way up. 🔵 Showed all the way up. 🔵
How some Bento Lunchbox action for your Monday aft How some Bento Lunchbox action for your Monday afternoon? 

Grayson has been loving these @seapakshrimpco Shrimp Pals, which are essentially shrimp nuggets...and of course we had to add some of his favorite fruit, and a salad with homemade ranch dressing that I hope he at least ate a little of. Rounding it out with some chocolate animal crackers. 

Let’s be real, not all bento lunches have to be super complicated and unattainable. You know the ones. I put this balanced ass lunch together in 10 minutes (and that is including cook time). 

What is your child’s favorite thing that you pack them for lunch?
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*GIVEAWAY!* — CLOSED I can’t believe it’s Oc *GIVEAWAY!* — CLOSED
I can’t believe it’s October already! 🎉 🎉

Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons. 

From the cool weather and cozy clothes, to the warm feel good meals that just hit the spot. (And of course, Halloween!) 

To celebrate, I got together with a few of my favorite foodies to give away $200 to Whole Foods. Grab some yummy groceries for your family on us to be delivered to your door, or peruse the aisles—whatever your heart desires! 

TO ENTER: Like this post, follow the accounts below, and tag your Whole Foods loving friends!

Giveaway ends Friday, October 2 @ 11:59PM. 

Winner will be picked and announced on Saturday, October 3.

*This giveaway isn't sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Instagram or Whole Foods. Good luck!*

Follow:
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@thegentlenursery 
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@theurbenlife 
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@carefree_mermaid
@courtneyblacher
@momfriendblog
This isn’t my typical “styled” food shot, bu This isn’t my typical “styled” food shot, but this meal needed to be shared because it was so damn delicious! 

Egg Roll in a Bowl (recipe courtesy of @bunsinmyoven) came together so easily, and only required a small handful of ingredients. *(Ground meat of choice-I used pork sausage, a bag of coleslaw mix, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Green onions for garnish)* 

I was able to throw it together, on a night where I was super stressed and trying to get dinner together in a hurry. This went from skillet to table in 10-15 minutes! 

I’ve been meaning to try this recipe for a long time now, and it’s definitely going into the rotation. 

As someone who works late into the evening, easy dinner recipes are CRUCIAL. That’s totally one of the reasons that I started blogging and sharing my recipes, to combine an assortment of delicious quick and easy recipes all in one place. 

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•

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