Category: Cook

Homemade Marshmallows

I’ve been wanting to make these for a while, and I FINALLY took the time to actually do it.  TRUST ME when I say that if you like the store-bought version, you’ll absolutely die over homemade marshmallows!  The flavor is subtle…

Parisian Hot Chocolate

Paris is lovely for an infinite number of reasons, not the least of which is its charming cafes and rich food.  I’m not sure what it is, but everything – and I mean EVERYTHING – tastes better when you’re eating…

A+ Red Velvet Cupcakes

A few years ago, when I was a literacy coach at a high school, we had a ‘fun day’ on a Friday before a long weekend, and I made my students these cupcakes.  I don’t think you can even walk anything you…

Giovanni’s North Shore Shrimp Truck Pizza

All images: Krista Brackin Photography I was super lucky to get to visit a friend last spring in Honolulu, and when anyone asks how it was, the only thing I can think to tell them is it was just as fabulous…

Homemade Pumpkin Spice

Krista Brackin Photography As much as I love it, I’m a firm believer that the peppermint stays put until AFTER Thanksgiving.  Until then, as basic as it may be, it’s pumpkin spice all the way!  I love the pumpkin spice…

Ole Miss Pizza

A huge college football fan, I have wanted to tailgate at the Grove at The University of Mississippi {Ole Miss} since I heard about it many years ago.  Voted the #1 tailgate experience in college football many, many times, it…