Hi everyone! It was a quiet and restful break and I feel like I’m emerging from a long winter’s nap. After a lot of time with family, restful days, and a slower pace, I’m ready for 2023. It was necessary after a hectic year. Instead of resolutions, I wrote a list of intentions for the…
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Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin
This post is sponsored by Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. All opinions are our own. Holiday Menus are Memories I tend to guard our holiday menus, they’re one of my favorite routines during this busy time of year. As the saying goes, “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.”…
Weekly Meal Plan // November 27-December 2
One day late, but I did it! We had a long 14-and-a-half-hour flight home from Munich, so this didn’t get posted on Sunday night. Pantry pasta is the dinner I make when we return home from a trip, and it’s one of the recipes in my new cookbook. But last night was so exhausting that…
Thanksgiving in Paris Travel Guide
I’m packed and ready for Thanksgiving in Paris! I can’t wait for time with my oldest, shopping for Christmas gifts, strolling outdoor holiday markets and eating *all the things*. This trip is extra sweet because it’s coming at the end of a few very busy weeks. I’m excited to share my list of what we’re…
Weekly Meal Plan // November 13-18
Here we go! The last week before Thanksgiving and then a few days of rest. If you’re entertaining friends over Thanksgiving break, be sure to download my Appetizer & Cocktail ebook. Stay tuned for an amazing black Friday sale on my Smart in the Kitchen School cooking school membership, and mark your calendars for our…
Weekly Meal Plan November 6-11
Book Tour Week Dinners! It’s Sunday night and I’m knocking this out fast. I’m so grateful to everyone who came to say hello at our book events this weekend, thank you! I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for you all. Next week the book events continue, so while I was tempted to skip the meal planning and…
Weekly Meal Plan // October 23-28
Round Top Week I’m racing to get my family organized for the week and then heading to Kitchenette Farm for a couple days. Marburger Farm opens Tuesday and can’t wait to visit some of my favorite vendors and look for treasures. Here’s what’s happening for dinner this week! SUNDAY Round Top Antiques Week is in…
Weekly Meal Plan // October 16-21
Busy Week Ahead! I’m heading into a few weeks of high stress, an over-packed calendar of cookbook events plus all the regular family stuff. Buckle your seatbelt. Please don’t get me wrong, I’m so grateful and thankful for every one of these events and opportunities and don’t want to seem otherwise. But I’m also on…
Weekly Meal Plan // October 9-14
Long Weekend Vibes We’re smack in the middle of a long weekend and I’m about to feed hungry teenagers, so I’m making this quick. Have a great week, everyone! P.S. Thanks to a friend’s recommendation of the French spy drama The Bureau, I will be less productive for the next week or so. Or maybe…
Weekly Meal Plan // August 22-26
Late Summer Inspiration I have so much to share with you all, but not enough time to share it. My husband and I stopped for a coffee and some shopping at Central Market today and it inspired ideas for new recipes (yay!). This week’s meal plan continues with slow cooker, Instant Pot and grilling recipes….