Nutella cookies are easy to make – only four ingredients – and might just be the best cookies you’ve ever had! Nutella cookies are the mash up of two amazing desserts I had the pleasure of indulging in onboard our Alaskan Princess cruise recently. They are so simple and decadently delicious. Chewy, fudgy, and oh so chocolatey! My husband declared…
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Hoonah Alaska, the Icy Strait Point port, is a popular destination on Alaska cruises and a great place to whale watch, fish, hike, shop, and enjoy! We visited Hoonah Alaska as the first port on our Alaskan Cruise and enjoyed it immensely! At lunch in the Icy Strait port we saw a whale and enjoyed a delicious smoked salmon dip….
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Smoked Salmon Dip is an easy recipe to make and works great as an appetizer, quick lunch, or late night snack! I ordered Smoked Salmon Dip as an appetizer at the restaurant in Hoonah Alaska when were there on our Alaskan Cruise recently, and oh my goodness. I knew right away that I was going to go home and make…
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Vancouver is a gorgeous tourist friendly city on the western coast of Canada, British Columbia. If Vancouver is not on your to-visit list, add it now! We recently visited Vancouver for the first time before boarding our Princess cruise to Alaska and I couldn’t have fallen more deeply in love with a city. Vancouver Canada is beautiful, fun, and full…
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This cracker recipe is ridiculously easy to make with only two ingredients and tastes absolutely delicious. You will definitely want to make these homemade crackers soon! I was inspired to develop this cracker recipe not once, but twice while we were on our recent cruise to Alaska. The first time is when we were eating smoked salmon dip in Hoonah…
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Juneau Alaska is the capital of Alaska and a popular stop on Alaskan cruises thanks to its proximity to Mendenhall Glacier, hiking trails, whale watching, and salmon fishing. Juneau Alaska was the second port of call on our Alaskan cruise. In Juneau we kayaked near a glacier, enjoyed the most hilarious piano bar, and visited a local microbrewery. Oh, and shopped. …
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Shrimp and grits are a classic southern comfort food! Shrimp and grits, yay! I feel like most folks who love grits grew up eating them. I however did not. In fact, I had never even tried grits until a year or two ago and only had good grits this past February when we visited New Orleans. I’m not sure what…
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Banana bread is the best way to put those overripe bananas sitting on our counter top to good use! Banana bread makes my heart so happy. It’s one of those comfort foods that is viscerally fulfilling for me. Also, it tastes so good. Banana bread never lasts long in our house, so we usually double the recipe and make two…
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Broccoli salad made with fresh broccoli is the perfect side for dinner or bring it to your next potluck! Broccoli salad has been on my mind lately! I think because it’s a million degrees and the thought of turning on the stove to make roasted broccoli sounds like an awful idea. Also because broccoli salad is deeeeelicious. We like to…
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Vegetable beef soup has always been one of my favorite soup recipes to order at a restaurant. This hearty vegetable beef soup will soon be a staple in your home! Remember when vegetable beef soup was on every menu in the 80’s and wood paneled booths were all the rage? Sometimes I miss those days, and when I do –…
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Mac and cheese is great because it can be served for a quick lunch, but also at a fancy dinner. And bonus, this macaroni and cheese is all made in one pot! I can’t stress enough how easy this mac and cheese is to make, and how delicious it tastes. Our macaroni and cheese is made in one pot in…
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Sherbet punch with ginger ale is the perfect party punch for your next baby shower, wedding shower, summer party, or random Tuesday afternoon! If you love a sherbet punch recipe with ginger ale, then this Sherbet Punch is just what you need! It’s been served at nearly every holiday party, baby shower, wedding shower, and large gathering in our family for the past…
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If you’re looking for a healthy, filling and delicious dinner, this turkey chili is exactly what you need! Turkey chili is one of my favorite chili recipes. I love turkey chili because there’s no guilt! Made with ground turkey breast, beans, veggies, and spices it comes together quickly and is great for last minute meals. Serve the turkey chili with…
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