Basil infused olive oil, sweet pure maple syrup and slightly spicy Dijon mustard combine to create a smooth, bright, tasty and quick dressing for salads or a dipping sauce for bread. Who doesn’t love a quick homemade recipe for healthy,…

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I'm Ali. Thank you for visiting my little corner of the world! I hope you enjoy your time here. I currently live in New England with my husband and our two spoiled dogs. Here I hope you discover wholesome, healthy(ish) recipes you will want to feed your family, inspiration to create a bountiful home garden, or find the travel bug to embark on your own adventures - whether to beautiful New England or a number of other exciting places. Learn More...

Recipes, Sauces/Condiments, Salads ·
Basil infused olive oil, sweet pure maple syrup and slightly spicy Dijon mustard combine to create a smooth, bright, tasty and quick dressing for salads or a dipping sauce for bread. Who doesn’t love a quick homemade recipe for healthy,…

Breakfast/Brunch, Recipes, Salads, Lunch, Chicken ·
My Favorite Chicken Salad is such a staple in our house, especially throughout the warmer weather months. This recipe is incredibly simple, easy to put together and perfect to have on hand for work lunches or a quick snack. Plus,…

Recipes, Lunch, Side Dishes ·
The best rice recipe, straight from my Grandma’s kitchen, will be one that you revisit over and over. Buttery sautéed onions are mixed with white rice before slowly simmering in beef broth. Finished off with a pat of butter and…

United States, Bucket List, Travel ·
The Olde Harbour Inn, part of the Historic Inns of Savannah, is a beautifully appointed, small boutique inn that is a dream come true. Situated on River Street, and within easy walking distance to many of the most visited spots…

Spring, Vegetables, Recipes, Home, Garden, Preserve, Side Dishes ·
Preserving fresh produce through vacuum sealing and freezing is such a simple, fool-proof method to ensure you have delicious vegetables on hand all year round. These tender stalks of sweet Spring Asparagus are blanched, rested in an ice bath, dried…

Breakfast/Brunch, Recipes, Dinner, Side Dishes ·
These are The Best Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon. Spicy peppered bacon, sweet maple syrup and flaky sea salt tossed with delicious Brussels sprouts, slow roasted in the oven to create a caramelized, gooey, crispy bowl of perfection. Too…

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