Do you love the mix of salty and sweet? I’m pretty much obsessed with these cookies because of the mix of sweet and salty flavors. These cookies are a fun twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, and they were a…
My Current Favorites – September 2021
I’m back with a current favorites round-up! It’s a new month and cooler temperatures are headed our way. If there’s one thing I love about Fall it’s the fashion. This round-up features some Fall clothing and accessories I currently have…
Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe
In case you were wondering I’m still re-inventing different ways to make banana bread. If you follow me you know I’ve created quite a few banana bread recipes (which are all really good). I had some fresh Michigan blueberries that…
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 59
Hello weekend! I feel like this week flew by…anyone else feel the same way? The weather has been so hot and humid around here. A drive to the beach, some house projects and working on my walking are on the…
Cucumber Caprese Salad Recipe
Cory and I had a rough start to our garden, but we’ve had an abundance of cucumbers the past few weeks. I’ve run out of ideas for using them, and then thought about a refreshing salad featuring cucumbers. I also…
The 411 in the 616: Long Live Summer
Hi friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend enjoy the warm weather. It was a perfect weekend to head to the beach and jump in the lake. We actually spent most of the weekend with family watching a movie…
Books I’ve Recently Read – Part 3
Anyone else reading a lot of books this summer? With the nice weather I’ve really enjoyed reading books outside this summer. I wanted to share some of my favorite books I’ve been reading the past couple of months. Scroll down…
The Weekend Guide: Vol. 58
Happy Friday! It’s been quite a week after the storms and loosing power for a few days. I feel like I just got back into the swing of things here at work, and now it’s the weekend #notcomplaining. We’re home…
Recipe for Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe + Sonoma Gourmet Roasted Chiles Olive Oil
Ready for a new recipe?! It’s not surprise if you follow me that Cory and I LOVE pasta. We make pasta at least once a week around here. Sometimes we switch it up and try a new recipe and sometimes…
The 411 in the 616: Savoring the Summer
Hi friends! I feel like I’m finally getting back into the swing of things. After our trip to California, dealing with my broken foot, and a quick trip to Chicago we’ve had a lot going on. I usually hate Monday…
My Guide to San Francisco, Sonoma and Napa
We just got back from a week in California! Believe it or not, this was actually my first time traveling to California. Shocking right?! Since Cory and I really enjoy wine we’ve had Napa on our travel bucket list. So…
The GR Guide Book Club – August 2021
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for…I’m doing a book club! Many of you have reached out with interest in doing a book club, so I’m excited to debut this for August. Picking a book was probably the hardest…
