Wanting a personalized pumpkin carving design but not exactly an artist?? Same here. I really wanted to do a monogrammed design when we carved pumpkins this weekend but I had zero interest in free-handing it. Luckily, I came across a quick and easy way to print your own template for carving! Read this post to find out how and for some tips that will make this project a breeze!!
Read MoreIt’s the first Sunday in the Soup Sundays Series!!! I’m so excited to begin this series. If you remember a few weeks ago I asked y'all to share some of your thoughts on soup and I’m glad to see I have company in the soup-before-cold-weather camp! To kick things off, let’s talk about this broccoli cheddar soup! This popular type of soup is so cozy and delectable! I had to swap out a few ingredients in this recipe to make it work for us. And surprise - it includes potatoes! Check out the first Soup Sunday post!
Read MoreI had a blast cooking with about 150 people from across the country this morning! 😱 My first time leading a virtual cooking class! “In the Kitchen with The Amateur Apron” was a session for the National 4-H Volunteer Conference! 4-H has played a major role in my life, and my husband’s life, and when I was approached by a blog reader to do this segment I knew I wanted to do it! Thanks to Darrell for being my “sous chef” / assistant / camera guy / picture-taking blogger husband. It has been so sweet to watch photos roll in from participants and just to actually cook alongside so many awesome 4-H people all across the country! We baked spoonbread, which is a dish native to my hometown!
Read MoreEver walk past something so magical it stops you in your tracks?? Well that was me, grocery shopping earlier this week 😅 These little fall treasures appear to be a seaonal item. THIRTY-SIX adorable macarons for $15! A steal.
Read MoreA joyous day in 2020… Happy official first day of fall, frannds!! 😍🍂 What’s on your fall bucket list?? Let me know in the comments!
Here’s my list, which continues to grow…
Read MoreHow to paint your own gingham pumpkins! These little beauties require zero crafting experience and they’re a fun - and dare I say, relaxing - craft project to work on at your leisure this fall! Check out my DIY painted gingham pumpkins blog post!
Read MoreThere's a chill in the morning air lately! I am the nerd that’s been calling my closest TJ’s location asking when their fall seasonal products will hit the shelves for a couple weeks now... I haven’t gotten the same person answering the phone so I don’t think I’m quite ‘that person’ but still. 🤣🎃 Check out my run down of this week's Trader Joe's Fall Haul!
Read MoreRaise your hand if you’re ready for all things fall! 🙋♀️ Need some cozy tunes? I got you. Light up your favorite candle and follow The Amateur Apron’s latest playlist “Fall Feels” on Spotify!! Now if the temperature would drop low enough to pull out my sweaters! 😏
Read MoreWhat I love most about this salad: it’s full of flavor and crunch!! If you’re looking for dinner options you can prep ahead of time, allow me to introduce you to my latest concoction/recipe: The Pulled Pork Salad! It is fresh, delicious, packed with veggies and requries ZERO stove time! Plus it’s topped with a fun twist - Frito’s!
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