Weekly Favorites 05/13/18 through 05/19/18

Time for another weekly batch of favorite food and restaurant articles. This week, I'm mixing it up with some of my fellow bloggers, as well as some larger publications!


Grilled Chili Honey Lime Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Salsa - via Half Baked Harvest

Grilled Chili Honey Lime Chicken and Sweet
Potatoes with Avocado Salsa
Photo Credit Half Baked Harvest

Right off the bat, this recipe struck me as something that would be perfect to make as spring continues to give way to summer. These flavors are perfect when you're trying to cool off on a hot summer evening.

Spring Cheese Board
Photo Credit Damn Delicious

Spring Cheese Board - via Damn Delicious

Damn Delicious is rapidly becoming one of my favorite blogs. I've never seen anything over there that didn't grab my attention. Here, she covers pairing fruits and veggies and crackers to make the perfect cheese board!


10 Best New Backpacking Meals - Via Outside Magazine

10 Best Backpacking Meals
Photo Credit Outside Magazine

I used to do my fair share of backpacking and hiking. Getting a good meal out on the trail can get a little squirrelly. I wish this list had been around back then. Maybe this is the motivation I need to get back out on the trail!


5 Southern Cooking Myths Debunked - via Garden & Gun 

Five Southern Cooking Myths Debunked
Photo Credit Garden & Gun

There are lots of cooking myths out there, some even less true than others. Here five of the more common
Southern cooking myths are debunked.

Weekly Favorites 05/06/18 through 05/12/18

Time for another batch of my favorite food and restaurant articles! Again this week, all my favorite articles are from my fellow bloggers!


The Best Instant Pot Chili - via Damn Delicious

The Best Instant Pot Chili
Photo Credit Damn Delicious

I love chili, but sometimes it takes a long time to make. And as much as I enjoy the process, sometimes I just want to eat! I've been mulling over getting a pressure cooker. For this, I just might have to make the investment.



Kung Pao Chicken - via Once Upon a Chef

Kung Pao Chicken
Photo Credit Once Upon a Chef

For some reason, finding good Chinese food in the suburbs is a difficult feat. When we lived in the city, our options were seemingly endless. This Kung Pao Chicken recipe just may help curb my cravings!



Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing - via Mel's Kitchen Cafe

Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
Photo Credit Mel's Kitchen Cafe

Ever since I first discovered it, I've always had a thing for creamy cilantro dressings. It goes so well on chips, salads, tacos, I could go on. I am definitely going to have to make this the next time I get a craving!

Weekly Favorites 04/29/18 to 05/05/18

Time for another batch of favorite food and restaurant articles. This week, all of my favorite articles come from my fellow bloggers!


One-Pot Shrimp Black Bean and Rice - via A Spicy Perspective

One Pot Shrimp and Black Beans
Photo Credit A Spicy Perspective

This recipe combines two of my favorite things, shrimp and black beans and rice! I've been pretty impressed with everything I've seen from A Spicy Perspective, so this one will be a must try for me!


Pizza Rolls - via The Girl Who Ate Everything

Pizza Rolls
Photo Credit The Girl Who Ate Everything

This again has two reasons for getting my attention. She understands the struggle of having kids and trying your best to make something they will eat, let alone enjoy. My mom used to make Pizza Bread for parties when I was growing up. These rolls remind a lot of that!


How to Build a Salsa Bar - via Damn Delicious

How to Build a Salsa Bar
Photo Credit Damn Delicious

One of the great party planning struggles is addressed right here. Leading up to a party, it's always a question of what foods to have out waiting for guests. Make the perfect salsa bar and your party guests will not want for more!