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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan Lighthouses

Posted on June 13, 2017July 29, 2019 by Julie Kohl

Until a few weeks ago, I had been to every state east of the Mississippi River except for Michigan. I had also never seen a great lake in person. So when my husband had to be in Michigan on a...Read More

Pulled Pork & Tomatillo Ranch Hot Dog

Posted on June 9, 2017June 25, 2020 by Julie Kohl

Remember that delicious Coffee Rubbed Smoked Pork Butt that I shared with you last week? Yes, it took a long time to smoke. Yes, it made a lot of meat and you had a bunch of leftovers. Well, all of...Read More

Blueberry Scones

Posted on June 5, 2017November 19, 2018 by Julie Kohl

Fresh fruit is one of the reasons I love summer so much. I love to get up early on summer mornings and make muffins or my favorite, fresh blueberry scones. The growing season in Arkansas is pretty early. Blueberries usually...Read More

Coffee Rubbed Smoked Pork Butt

Posted on June 2, 2017July 29, 2019 by Julie Kohl

We bought our gas smoker last May and absolutely love it. It is easy to use and the flavor is so amazing. Smoking meat is a little time consuming but mostly hands off so you can let the smoker do...Read More

5 Southern Summer Vacation Ideas

Posted on May 31, 2017July 29, 2019 by Julie Kohl

Growing up Yankee, I never really imagined I would one day live in the south and absolutely love it. In fact, a southern summer vacation is exactly what I long for, even though I live here year-round. I have always...Read More

Easy Candied Pecans

Posted on May 29, 2017November 19, 2018 by Julie Kohl

Candied pecans can cover a multitude of sins. My husband loves to order chicken strip salads when we go out to eat. Seriously! A salad. As his whole meal. Clearly, something is wrong with him. I like to order the...Read More

Strawberry Skillet Crisp

Posted on May 26, 2017July 29, 2019 by Julie Kohl

Summer is all about strawberries and this Strawberry Skillet Crisp is so yummy! Strawberries are so versatile. I love to make sauces for chicken and pork using strawberries as a base. I love to put sliced strawberries into fresh salads....Read More

Cool, Healthy, and Refreshing Infused Water

Posted on May 24, 2017August 5, 2018 by Julie Kohl

Water is great for the body and drinking water helps you to stay hydrated, helps keep your skin healthy and can even help you lose weight. Still yet, I constantly hear people say they don't like water or that water is...Read More

4 Quick and Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Posted on March 20, 2017August 5, 2018 by Julie Kohl

Should I sleep a few extra minutes or should I eat breakfast? That is a choice I am faced with almost daily. I like to sleep until the last possible moment but that usually means I have to forego breakfast...Read More

Creamy Chicken Mushroom and Rice Soup

Posted on March 16, 2017July 29, 2019 by Julie Kohl

Creamy Chicken Mushroom and Rice Soup is simple and filling. This recipe is perfect for using up leftover chicken. Have you tried my Cast Iron Skillet Roasted Chicken? I often use the leftovers from that recipe to make this dish....Read More