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Author: Courtney

Simple Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

Simple Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

So, I mentioned previously that Ben and I do steak night on Friday nights (and how terrified Molly is when we cook them). This Friday we were out celebrating a promotion (congrats Don!) with some friends, so our steak night was moved to Saturday. Steak 

Marinated Mozzarella

Marinated Mozzarella

I made this Marinated Mozzarella in the Spring to bring to a wine club and realized I should probably share the recipe! I attend a monthly wine club here in WV and each of us brings a dish to share. This particular wine club had 

Molly Monday: Great Mornings

Molly Monday: Great Mornings

Working from home, I usually get up and head right into my office with a cup of coffee and get started on the day. Ben and Molly take a little while longer to get up, but when they do get up, they come into my 

Molly Monday: Wine Art

Molly Monday: Wine Art

This month’s wine club was so much fun! We had the most AMAZING food and set up on the host’s patio with a tarp to paint! While painting we watched a loop of Bob Ross videos on YouTube and went through a few bottles of 

Marshmallow Popcorn Bars

Marshmallow Popcorn Bars

I’m back from my mini-vacation and feel so rejuvenated! As much as I like West Virginia, I sometimes get in a bit of a rut missing my friends in Michigan and Chicago. Lately I’ve really been missing the city. This past weekend we visited a 

Chocolate Espresso Bread with Vanilla Glaze

Chocolate Espresso Bread with Vanilla Glaze

This weekend I’m FINALLY getting out with my boyfriend for a little trip. We’d been talking about it since we moved to West Virginia, but you know how things just always seem to pop up and get in the way. Well, it’s finally happening and 

The Best Bloody Mary Recipe

The Best Bloody Mary Recipe

My family likes to drink. I mean they just really like to drink. Whenever we get together, usually the first question is, “Would you like a glass of wine?” and my answer is always, “Yes, now please.” Sometimes when I visit my dad and Tami