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It doesn’t happen often, but at times I get the most random sweet tooth’s. Today I decided to think outside of my normal dessert inventory and try my luck at no-churn ice cream. I think it goes without saying, it was an absolute success. And because my mid 20’s mind is always on fun autopilot, …
You won’t believe me if I told you this now, but….*whispers under breath* I once hated avocados. I feel ridiculous for admitting this now. As a kid, avocados weren’t typically on the menu in my household, so I did what most kids did, labeled it as “gross” for no valid reason. It wasn’t until college …
It’s summertime which means holidays, cookouts, and backyard parties. The grills will be out and sides will be needed. Nothing completes a BBQ like southern style potato salad. Everyone has their own personal take on this cookout favorite. Some have added raisins, grapes, or even celery, but for me, I love a good classic. This …
My favorite dessert to make is hands down chocolate-covered strawberries. They can be the perfect close to a fancy dinner, sweet item for a ladies wine night, or the kickoff to a sexy night in for two. With so many chocolate-covered strawberry occasions, it’s no wonder I make them so often! What sets my …
In the warmer months, I try my best to avoid turning on the oven during the day. My house literally turns into a full-blown sauna as soon as I hit the “bake” button, and boy do I wish I was over exaggerating. My shredded chicken salad is the perfect lunch to enjoy while relaxing on …
A pizza night with family or friends is the perfect kickoff to a great weekend in. Homemade pizza is a budget-friendly and fun way to feed a large crowd while appeasing picky eaters. Everyone has the chance to be creative and add the toppings that please their palate. What’s one thing that can take a …
You ever get in those moods where you think, I got to healthy up my life a bit? That’s pretty much the mood I was in when I decided to make homemade salad dressing. I wanted to control every bit of what I was putting in my body. From the fresh veggies of the salad …
Today, I looked at the calendar and had an unnerving realization, summer is quickly coming to an end. Naturally, like any normal foodie, I’ve been working around the clock to fit in my fav summertime recipes before the sunny season gets away from me. The first thing that pops into my mind when I think …
I am totally one of those people that think homemade is hands down the way to go. When it comes to my dessert pies, the same sentiments apply. When in a hurry, I have used store bought but after the first bite I immediately regret not leaving enough time to make my crust from scratch. …
I’m sure this goes without saying, but 2020 has been quite a year. No figure, I wanted to make the Thanksgiving holiday extremely special for my family. With so many ups and downs of the year, we still had so much to be grateful for. Am I wrong for wanting to add an amazing holiday …
Looking for the perfect holiday drink? Look no further, Chu’s got you covered. My wine cocktail is the perfect addition to your holiday celebration, forewarning after 1 or 2 of these…memories of that night tends to get a little foggy. My holiday drink is the perfect amount of sweetness and alcohol with a refreshing …
I love wine, we all know that, but in the heat of summer sometimes I want a drink that’s chilled, refreshing, and strong. National Tequila Day 2020 I introduced my Chu Berry, a concoction that I created while making my tequila rosé chocolate covered strawberries. My chocolate covered strawberry recipe requires soaking strawberries in an …
There is nothing I love more than hot chocolate in the wintertime. Especially homemade hot chocolate *squeals* is there anything better?! This holiday season I have been totally in love with hot cocoa bombs, in fact, I even made them as party favors at my annual Holiday Gift Exchange. It’s fair to say I am …
Slightly embarrassed to admit this but for the past 2 weeks I have been grain bowl crazy. It all started when I tried the Baja Grain bowls from Panera. Shortly after, I got the silly idea to whip up a grain bowl at home. That was possibly the most genius idea I’ve had all week …
My latest obsession? Shredded brussel sprout salad with dried cranberries and zesty garlic dressing. sounds weird, well don’t knock it until you try it. If you like crisp and crunchy salads then you’ll definitely become a fan of my brussel sprout salad. The saltiness from the crispy bacon and the sweetness from the dried cranberries …
This holiday season, add a festive twist to your sparkling wine with Poinsettas! Poinsettias are wine cocktails made with cranberry juice, sparkling wine, and vodka. What type of juice to use for Poinsettias? While plain cranberry juice would work well, I like to add a little extra razzle-dazzle to my drinks by using a blend …
Elevate your holiday desserts with this simple yet decadent homemade whipped cream recipe. Whether your desserts are homemade or store-bought, a dollop of delicious homemade whipped cream is sure to take your desert over the top. There’s nothing quite like the taste of homemade whipped cream, especially when it’s infused with the warm, comforting aroma …