Ever wondered how to grill filet mignon to perfection? Well you're in luck, today's the day... and just in time for the kick off of grilling season! This post is sponsored by the Ohio Beef Council. As always, all opinions shared are my own. Grilled steaks are one of the things I look most forward to when grilling season arrives, but for many people (formerly myself included!) grilling steaks (especially grilling filet mignon) can be intimidating. Getting them to the perfect temperature, getting a great sear and getting the perfect flavor can be just a few elements that leave steak-lovers hesitant to fire up the grill. Especially when spending money on a nice quality cut like a Continue Reading
30 Stunning Summer Wreaths
Hello there friends! I hope you're having a great week! I know that we're over a month away from the official start of summer but I say solstice schmolstice! My calendar says summer has arrived when the threat of frost has passed and I can wear sandals... that's more of an appropriate gauge of summer's arrival, don't you think? ;) If I'm being honest, from a decorating perspective summer starts right after the Easter decor goes around. That's a blogger's calendar! My summer decor doesn't really feel complete because I don't have a wreath on the door yet. I've been on the hunt for a new way to jazz up my all seasons wreath and I was so inspired by all of the amazing summer wreaths I Continue Reading
The Ultimate BBQ Memorial Day Party
My BBQ Memorial Day Party is sponsored by Heinz. All ideas and opinions are mine alone. Memorial Day signals many things... the kick off of summer, the first day many pools open, the date after which some believe it's then acceptable to wear white, and most importantly, it signals the kick off of the official BBQ season! We love cooking out with friends and family, and this year I'm going for a more non-traditional Memorial Day party food line up; there's plenty of time all summer and the other grilling holidays to have the traditional cookout fare. Anyone else think of BBQ as universal? Well it is, but I've recently discovered the unique nature of some regional BBQ's, all Continue Reading
Let’s Do Brunch!
Hi there! Anyone else with me when I say brunch is my JAM!!!? If every meal could be brunch, I would be totally ok with that. I lived in Chicago for awhile and brunch was HUGE there! Every weekend my friends Lindsay, Stephanie and I would go to brunch, catch up and gossip à la Sex and the City (at least that's how we liked to think of it ;) ). When I moved back to Columbus, I was happy to see that Brunch was gaining momentum and has continued to expand since. In addition to hitting the local neighborhood brunch spots, I've also enjoyed trying new brunch recipes at home. With Mother's Day and Father's Day just around the corner, I wanted to share some fabulous brunch recipes with you. Continue Reading