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Keeping It Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup

September 22, 2021 No Comments

This page may contain affiliate links, see full disclosure here. As we transition into fall and cooler temps, it’s a perfect time to introduce soups back into dinner rotation. One of my family favorites is Chicken Tortilla Soup. It’s got a good balance between warm and hearty and fresh and light. Just the right soup to start fall with. There are all different ways to make this Chicken Tortilla Soup. But I have found I like this soup with just very simple ingredients. Then jazz it up with yummy fresh toppings. Tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, avocado, sour cream, sliced jalapenos, sour cream! Anything goes! So for the main ingredient – chicken! Not all is created equal. I feel like there are definitely some things you can buy generic, for me chicken is not one. Crowd Cow is my go-to for meat. Their chicken is pasture-raised and organic free range chicken. And what that translates to is top quality. I don’t have to worry about feeding my family hormones or some weird by product “chicken”. And for the about the same price as the grocery store it’s a no brainer! This is the easiest soup! I lay my chicken pieces on […]

Fall, My Home, Tablescape

Harvest Fall Tablescape with Apples, Corn and White Pumpkins

September 15, 2021 No Comments

This page may contain affiliate links, see full disclosure here. Hello my friends, I hope this week is treating you well. I have been trying to get in the fall spirit but these temps have been killing me! Most days I literally refuse to go outside. However, we did see a break and I was able to pull a bit of inspo and it came from my Ginger Apple Vodka Martini. I am not quite ready for the traditional fall leaves and pumpkins but I’m ready for something! And I keep going back to apples. I have never used them for decoration, only eatin’ and and in this case drinkin’! 😉 This pretty is where it all begun. This cocktail truly depicts falls. The color, the ingredients, and of course the taste! So I thought let me create a warm, welcoming Harvest Fall Tablescape with Apples, Corn and White Pumpkins. Many years back I was obsessed with corn husks for fall! I had it in my head to create this unbelievable, gorgeous corn husk wreath. Raise your hand if you think that ever happened?! Like my dream is to be crafty but it ain’t happening! Long story, dream wreath crushed […]

Baking, Bread, Fall, Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Bread with hints of cinnamon and ginger!

November 16, 2020 No Comments

Well it’s almost fall y’all! And in celebration of it being September I am sharing my favorite Pumpkin Spice Bread with hints of cinnamon and ginger. It will give you all the fall feels. My family goes crazy for it. This recipes make two loaves. So we enjoy one and I freeze the other one. Tastes just as good when thawed. I like to have a little piece in the morning with my coffee. My taste inspiration for this pumpkin spice bread recipe is the famous slice from Starbucks. You all know the one. This recipe comes pretty darn close! So here’s what you do! In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oil and eggs. Add pumpkin and mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, ginger, baking soda and vanilla. Slowly add your water – beating well after each addition. Remember this recipe makes two loaves. I like to use a traditional loaf pan and also a bundt cake pan. This requires separate cook times. But you do not have to use different pans. Then pour mixture evenly into greased pans. Bake loaf pan at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. If […]