Making delicious salad dressings at home should not be intimidating. The taste almost always surpasses what you find on the supermarket shelf, and it can definitely be less expensive! I have compiled a list of 15 simple, homemade salad dressings that contain 6 ingredients or less (well, plus salt and pepper). I hope you enjoy them and even find new ways to recreate them at home! (1) - (2) - (3) - (4) - (5) - (6)(7) . . .
His and Hers: Grilled Pizza
His: Buffalo Chicken - Hers: Goat Cheese and Pear . . .
Recipe: Individual Meatloafs
We love meatloaf for dinner. It almost sounds silly to say, but it is not your typical meatloaf. First it is packed with vegetables. I use a healthy amount of carrots, onion, bell peppers, and garlic to make this meatloaf very special. I actually made this just last night for wonderful friends who just welcomed their very special baby girl into the world. That little lady makes me want another baby...like now. Okay, back to meatloaf. Another reason mine is . . .
Just Monogram It
Like many women, I love a monogram. I tend to use monograms in my home on mostly bedding and bath linens, but my friends can tell you that Rex's supply of monogrammed clothing and bags could be a bit overboard. However, I feel that monogrammed linens add that extra personalization and a bit of luxury to a home. I am extra lucky that my aunt happens to own an embroidery business in Tampa, Florida that can create anything one could want. You can find a link to her shop, . . .
Recipe: The Columbia’s 1905 Salad
If you follow me here or on Instagram, you know that our family spent the July 4th holiday in Florida, Indian Rocks Beach to be exact. My husband, Mat, vacationed there as a child...as did his mother. Needless to say, the quiet beach town holds a special place in our hearts. We love taking Rex there every summer and watch him play on the same beaches as his daddy did at the same age. Our entire family comes in from Tampa, Los Angeles, Jacksonville, Atlanta, and Fort . . .
21 Creative Uses for Rosemary
I hope you had a wonderful weekend! We sure did. Pool parties and grilling have taken over our summer weekends, and we love it. When you are spending time at our casa, you can't help but notice our GIANT bush rosemary bush on the back patio. Case in point: Since we moved into our new home last year, I am have tried to come up with as many ways as possible to use our beautiful rosemary. If you happen to be in the same predicament -- or you love this fragrant . . .
Stationery in Fig + Cotton Paperie!
I am slowly, but surely building up my etsy shop, Fig + Cotton Paperie. Soon, we will be busting at the seams with stationery, party invitations, wine tags, and recipe cards. Until then, we have some classic, yet fun, stationery designs for you. Think of it as a sneak peek! Sophia Floral Notecards Bryn Floral Monogram Notecards Josie Floral Notecards Kathryn Monarch Notecards Jane Banner Notecards If you don't see something that works for you now...and you . . .
Free Printable: Kitchen Conversion Chart
Hello! I hope you are having a great week! I don't know about you, but consistently find myself in a kitchen situation where I am trying to do conversion math while reading a recipe. How many ounces of this chicken broth is actually in the quart the recipe calls for? I can't find my tablespoon measuring spoon, so how many teaspoons are in 2 tablespoons? I find myself standing over the stove frantically trying to find an online conversion chart on my phone. I created this . . .
Menu: Picnic and Kite Flying
The weather is finally allowing us to pack up for an early lunch al fresco. Grab your blankets and your kites, find a wide open space (with a little shade, of course), and take lunch outdoors this weekend! sandwiches - kites - lemonade - dip - panzanella . . .
And, we are back!
From vacation, that is. I will do a full recap of our trip to Florida next week; as for now, I am dead tired! Rex loved every minute of the beach and all of Mat's wonderful family. We had lots of amazing food, grandma cuddles and kisses, and even tan skin to prove it. . . .