February 25, 2019 by Nicole Collins Isn’t it funny how sometimes one recipe can have a gazillion different interpretations? I guess if you think about it, all recipes are really just personal interpretations of a combination of ingredients. Every person who creates a recipe has different taste buds, different ideas, and different execution strategies. It’s pretty cool how food can spark such creativity and individuality! Today’s recipe has me thinking about the language of fo

February 23, 2019 by Nicole Collins We’re celebrating our 4 legged friends today! Last weekend, we had a birthday party for my baby Bella. She celebrated her golden birthday this year…she turned 12 on the 12th. I still can’t believe I’ve been responsible for keeping someone else other than myself alive for a whole 12 years. I’ve had her since she was 10 weeks old; but I’m telling you, it seems like just yesterday that I brought her home. We were recovering from a snow storm o

February 19, 2019 by Nicole Collins So guys, I've been holding out on you. I've been hanging on to some big news for exactly one month. Well, big news for me anyways... I GOT A PUPPY! First of all, I owe you all a much overdue “thank you” for the outpouring of love and kind words when I lost my baby, Charlie. It really meant a lot to know that so many people were keeping us in their thoughts and prayers. And, the reminder that happier days were ahead was much needed. If you f

February 16, 2019 by Nicole Collins Guys, I’m taking a few polls today… First question: On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you love food on a stick? I think I’m at an 11, fo sho. I don’t know why food is so much more delicious when it’s either on a stick or in mini size. Maybe it’s the fact that you get the whole experience in one bite. Or, maybe it’s that these foods are so stinking adorable, they can’t help but be as delicious as they look. Here’s my second poll for today: