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The “Black Widow” Cocktail

Leave the candy and costumes for the kids. We have a special hand-crafted cocktail created just for you this Halloween from our favorite local mixologist, Inga @cocktailsbyings. Pretty sure your party will become the stuff of legends. 😉 “BLACK WIDOW” Ingredients:1.5...

Restaurant Style Caesar Salad Dressing

Need an easy lunch idea for the week? This super simple Restaurant Style Caesar Dressing can be thrown over salad (homemade or bagged) for a quick midday meal. Add grilled or rotisserie chicken strips for protein (or sub in chickpeas for a vegetarian option). And if...

12 Tasty Mocktails for Every Month of 2021!

If you’ve committed to Dry January, you might be in the market for a good mocktail right about now. Sure, a sparkling water with dinner or an herbal tea post-bedtime can do the trick, but these 12 options will help mix things up. We’ve rounded up options for whatever...

Holiday Chex Mix with Brown Butter & Herbs!

We are loving this idea of a Holiday Chex Mix with Brown Butter and Herbs from CatwithaK Cooks! Kathleen (Kat) Ashmore is a mom of two and a contributor to New Canaan-Darien Moms, and she shares healthy, easy and delicious recipes on her food blog. This upgraded...

Olive Oil Yogurt Cake Recipe

This versatile brunch recipe is elegant enough to serve guests, but easy enough to make on a Sunday morning with the kids and pair with coffee all week long. “When I lived in France my host family taught me how to make this insanely delicious and easy Olive Oil Yogurt...

THE Valentine’s Day Breakfast Smoothie

If your family likes to celebrate holidays from morning till night, you’ll love starting your Valentine’s Day with this filling (and pink!) strawberry smoothie bowl from Tabitha Blue, a Tampa, Florida-based mom of four who pens the popular Fresh Mommy Blog....