My Go-To Carrot Cake Recipe (With Love in Every Bite) When I think of comfort baking, carrot cake is always at the top of my list. There’s just something about the warm spices, the sweet shredded carrots, and that rich cream cheese frosting that feels like a hug from the inside out. I’ve made this […]
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🥞 Carrot Cake Pancakes – My Easter Morning Favorite There’s something about Easter morning that makes me want to slow down and soak in the sweetness of the season. For me, that starts in the kitchen—making Carrot Cake Pancakes. They’re cozy, lightly spiced, and filled with that nostalgic flavor of one of my all-time favorite
The Only Egg Salad Sandwich I’ll Make During Masters Week Every April, something magical happens. The azaleas bloom, the fairways glow impossibly green, and my TV stays glued to Augusta. I’m not sure what it is about the Masters that makes everything feel a little more refined, a little more special—but I lean all the
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🧀 My Favorite Masters Week Tradition: The Pimento Cheese Sandwich Every year when Masters Week rolls around, I get way too excited—not just for the golf, but for one of my favorite traditions: making a classic pimento cheese sandwich. If you’ve ever been to Augusta (or even just dreamed of it like me), you know
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Why I Believe Tastings Are the Best Way to Build Trust with Your Caterer When people ask me what the most important part of planning an event is, I always say: trusting your caterer. That might sound obvious, but it’s more than just hiring someone to cook. You’re handing over a huge part of your
Ingredients: For the dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup milk 4 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for brushing) For the filling: 4 tablespoons soft butter ½ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon For the glaze (optional but yum): ½ cup powdered sugar 1–2 tablespoons
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How Far Ahead Should I Order a Catering Order? When planning an event, one of the most important details is ensuring your guests are well-fed with delicious food. But how far in advance should you place your catering order? The answer depends on the size of your gathering and the complexity of your menu. Here’s
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Bailey’s Chocolate Cream Pie: A Boozy Dessert Delight If you’re a fan of decadent chocolate desserts with a boozy twist, then this Bailey’s Chocolate Cream Pie is the perfect treat for you! This luscious pie combines the rich flavors of chocolate, the creamy smoothness of Bailey’s Irish Cream, and a buttery cookie crust to create
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Buffet vs. Sit-Down Service: Why Buffets Are the Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser When planning an event, one of the most important decisions is the type of meal service you’ll provide. The choice often comes down to a buffet or a sit-down meal. While both options have their merits, buffets consistently emerge as the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Here’s why
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Catering for Hundreds: How Planning Makes It Simple Catering for large events, whether a corporate gathering, wedding, or community celebration, can seem overwhelming. However, with proper planning, organization, and execution, it can be a seamless and stress-free experience. Here’s how strategic planning simplifies the process of catering for hundreds of guests. 1. Start with a
