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Chai Tea S’mores with Cardamom Marshmallows

Happy Anniversary - Our Wedding Photos by Kinsey Mhire

One year ago this week, something pretty special happened. You see, May 25th, 2013 was the day that Pat and I said “I do”.

Our wedding day was magical. It was everything I could have hoped for in a wedding and more. It was the best day ever times a million. There isn’t a single thing I would go back and change. We were surrounded by our closest friends and family and everything was completely homemade – from the archway we got married under to the desserts. Literally everything but dinner was done by Pat and I, along with the help of our wonderful family and friends! I don’t think there was a single guest who didn’t contribute in some way, whether it be setting up the day of, cleaning up at the end of the night, or helping out with the million and a half DIY’s that I planned.

Happy Anniversary - Reclaimed Wood Wedding Archway by Pat

I think that like most people, marriage has been hard work for both of us. It’s not always easy to be married to a resident who works long hours at a high stress job. It’s not easy to leave friends and family behind and move across the country. Fortunately, I think the hard work has really made us appreciate the good great. Except for the weeks that I work night shift, every morning I get to wake up next to my best friend. It’s pretty special.

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May 28, 2014  •  Filed Under: Desserts, Life, Love, Etc., Recipes, Snacks, Summer Treats 6 Comments

Fancy Salted Caramel Bourbon Marshmallows

Fancy Salted Caramel Bourbon Marshmallows Recipe

If there is such a thing as the dog days of winter, this has to be it. When we lived in a place where winter existed, I remember that February was the worst. The days are still short and it seems like the cold will last forever. It’s as if Valentine’s Day was invented so we’d have an excuse to share body heat!

Even though we escaped the dog days of winter by moving to San Francisco; we moved to a place where it’s hot cocoa weather all year round. It’s cool enough here at night that one can justify wrapping up in a blanket with a steaming mug of cocoa all year long – if that is one’s thing.

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February 3, 2014  •  Filed Under: Desserts, Drinks, Holiday Recipes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Snacks 6 Comments

KLM Business Class Review – Direct from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Review of KLM Business Class from San Francisco to Amsterdam including photos of meals, amenities, and lounge information!KLM First Class Review Business Class Is it worth it?

Amsterdam has long been a bucket list destination for me. I recently had the chance to check it off my list with a comfortable and convenient direct flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam in KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ Business Class.

When traveling, comfort and convenience are top priorities, and KLM excelled at this! The luxury and warm service that were a part of the journey was a welcome bonus. It was a truly memorable experience.

Here’s a video of my flight so you can see for yoursel:

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November 27, 2023  •  Filed Under: Netherlands, Travel No Comments

2023 Holiday Gift Guide

It’s the most wonderful time of year – time to share my holiday gift guide with all of my favorite things that I’m giving this year.

Everything recommended below I have personally used to make sure it is of the highest quality. I hope you’ll find someone for everyone on your list. If I missed someone, let me know in the comments and we can brainstorm until we find the perfect gift!

Read on for the guide!

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December 3, 2022  •  Filed Under: Life, Love, Etc. No Comments

How to Make Edible Food Paint + Edible Paint FAQs

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Easy tutorial for how to make edible food paint and gold food paint. The paint takes seconds to make and can be used for cookies, cakes, fondant, and more!

How to Make Edible Food Paint and Ideas for How to Use It!Making edible food paint and edible gold paint is easy and there are so many fun things you can do with them! I use them on my baked goods to make them more eye-catching.

You can use edible food paint on anything, but it works best on a flat, light-colored surface that isn’t super porous. Great examples are fondant cakes and cookies with royal icing. You can also paint on chocolate with a slightly different recipe. I’ve included that in the recipe box below.

Read on for recipes for edible food paint and edible gold paint!

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April 29, 2020  •  Filed Under: Desserts, DIY, Party Ideas, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Round Ups 81 Comments

Glamping at Mendocino Grove in Northern California

Glamping at Mendocino Grove is the perfect way to experience nature with all of the comforts of a hotel. It’s an easy weekend getaway from San Francisco.

Mendocino Grove Glamping Review - near San Francisco Northern California

If you want to be in nature and get away from the hustle of city life, but still have the creature comforts of a hotel, then glamping at Mendocino Grove is the perfect weekend getaway! It’s an easy drive from San Francisco and there’s so much to do in the area. 

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August 27, 2019  •  Filed Under: Bay Area, Travel No Comments

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