A Side of Sweet

Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe

Your guests will go crazy for this easy mac and cheese bites appetizer recipe made with smooth and creamy Jarlsberg cheese.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jarlsberg. All opinions are 100% mine.

The holidays are here and I have the best appetizer recipe for you!

I could honestly eat macaroni and cheese every day for years and not get sick of it. That’s why it was so fun to put a bite-sized spin on this classic dish. Another way to enjoy it, but as an appetizer! Macaroni and cheese bites are easy to make and I’ve even included a short video to inspire you. Check the recipe box for that!

Read on for the mac and cheese bites recipe…

Our Holiday 2019 Letter

Happy Holidays friends! What a year it’s been…. Read More »

Under $30 Holiday Gift Guide – A Little Something For Everyone

The holidays are rapidly approaching, so it’s time to figure out who made it on your “nice” list this year! If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift that won’t break the bank, welcome to the second part of my annual gift guide! If you missed the first part, you’ll find over two dozen holiday gift ideas in part one here.

All of these items have been personally tested by me to ensure they measure up and have my personal seal of approval. Below you’ll find great stocking stuffers, gifts for kids, coworker gifts and even a few you might just want to give to yourself! 🙂

Read on for the guide!

Holiday Gift Guide :: What to Get For Everyone on Your List

It’s my favorite time of year! Time to share my holiday gift guide with all of my favorite things that I’m giving this year – or purchased for myself! #TreatYoSelf

I have spent weeks testing each of these gifts rigorously to ensure they deserve my seal of approval! That means I’ve tasted the chocolate, used the beauty products and even slept in the PJs! The things I do in the name of research. 🙂

I hope you’ll find someone for everyone on your list. If I missed someone, let me know in the comments and we’ll brainstorm together until we find the perfect gift!

Read on for the gift guide!… Read More »

Easy Fall Cheese & Charcuterie Board Idea for Thanksgiving

Your Thanksgiving guests will love this fun turkey-shaped fall cheese & charcuterie board idea. Includes step-by-step instructions with photos.

If you’re looking for minimal effort and maximum WOW factor, the easiest Thanksgiving appetizer for your table this year is this turkey-shaped cheese and charcuterie platter. I shared a sneak peek on Instagram last week and people went crazy for it! It requires no skill to put together and you can use whatever ingredients you want to fit your style and what you have available.

Read on for how to make this cheese and charcuterie platter for fall!

In the mood for Pumpkin Spice

This post is sponsored by Whole Foods Market

Even though I’m part of the “Why can’t it be summer forever?” camp, the one consolation for fall is there are so many seasonal flavors that enjoy eating! For starters, I’m a hardcore pumpkin spice lover. Whole Foods Market just released their Whole Foods Market 365 Exclusive Brand Products for fall. I was happy to see that several pumpkin spice products made the list, as well as some other great seasonal classics like cardamom, apple and maple.

Here’s what I’ll be stocking up on at Whole Foods this fall…