Remember that Gilmore Girls episode where Rory and Lorelai were invited to four different places for Thanksgiving? Rory, a little nervous that they were over-committing and could never possibly eat that much food, is challenged by her mom, Lorelai who says, “It’s not too much food! This is what we’ve been training for our whole lives”. Well, our Thanksgiving this … More Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potato Salad
Patrick and I recently took a trip to Asheville, North Carolina to celebrate our third anniversary. It was everything a great vacation should be – relaxation, adventure, perfect weather, great beer and wine, and delicious food. A LOT of delicious food! Here’s a list of our favorite restaurants, breweries, and wineries in and around Asheville. Sierra Nevada … More Asheville – Eats & Drinks
These muffins started off as an “empty out my pantry” type of recipe. I wanted to use up a bag of coconut flour that I bought for one specific recipe a month or so ago, as well as an unopened can of pumpkin puree I needed to use before the ever approaching expiration date. I googled different coconut flour … More Coconut Pumpkin Muffins
Right down the street from where I work, and conveniently located on my drive home, is a shop called Subculture Coffee. I also like to think of it as the world’s loveliest little coffee shop. Give me a good book and a couple of cafe au laits and I could literally spend all day there sipping coffee and people … More Energy Bites
During the first year of our marriage, I discovered that the quickest way to Patrick’s heart was through food, specifically any variety of Mexican food that comes topped with guacamole. Before we were married his typical diet consisted of an Uncrustables® peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch followed by a Moe’s burrito for dinner. Luckily for me, he was incredibly impressed by any meal that was remotely … More Baked Chicken Taquitos
Pesto. It’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Simple yet complex. The bite of raw garlic paired with the creaminess of Parmesan cheese, along with the bright green hue of basil and spinach creates such a lovely sauce that, in my opinion, is good on just about everything! Pasta, chicken, fish, pizza, hummus, meatballs, tacos. There’s really not much … More Spinach Basil Pesto
It’s the first day of September. College football starts this week and Oktoberfest beers are already filling the shelves. Before you know it, we’re going to be pulling out our boots and scarves (even in South Florida’s 80 degree weather, believe me) and searching for pumpkin anything recipes. Why? Because we all love everything that is fall. I’m convinced that the only negative to the … More Summer Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Lately, it seems that anytime Patrick and I visit family in South Carolina or have family visit us in Florida, there are a few guaranteed meals and side dishes that will always find their way on to the table. Roasted sweet potatoes sprinkled with cinnamon, baked chicken taquitos served with my mom’s guacamole, and chia seed pudding that we eat in … More Chia Seed Pudding Parfaits
Two weeks ago, Patrick and I spent a week in Maine with my Aunt Lori. If you’ve never been to Maine, well.. you must! I’d be happy to give you a list of reasons long enough to keep you reading for days (Maine beer, lighthouses, Wicked Whoopies, L.L. Bean).. BUT, for the sake of time, I’ll just stick to the two biggies – Lobster … More Maine Blueberry Jam
Hello! My name is Stacey Rada – welcome to my blog. I am the wife of Patrick, mother of Doodle (he’s a canine), and ardent lover of all things food.. well, all things with the exclusion of eggplant and chicken fat. I truly hate fatty chicken. And deeply love my husband who cuts the fat off of … More Let me introduce myself..
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