Family Favorite Holiday Recipes 2024

These are our family favorite recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. You can set your entire table with this menu. Drinks Holiday Sangria Rose' wine Blood orange Italian sodaFrozen fruitMix equal parts Rose' wine, blood orange Italian soda, and frozen fruit. Delish! ***Bonus - you can enjoy the fruit after,... Read More.

Gift A Day Ideas 2024

Murphy, Sam & Jodi's gift ideas for just about everyone on your list! (We will add more to this list during the season, so stay tuned!) Our "Gift A Day Ideas" contain affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using our links, we... Read More.

Jodi’s Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients1 15 oz canned pumpkin (usually about 2 cups) 3 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves (Jodi leaves out the cloves!)DirectionsHeat the oven to... Read More.

Chimney Rock – Hike For Answers

We were really moved this weekend with the incredible video and walking tour done of Chimney Rock, NC and the Hurricane Helene aftermath by a YouTuber named Mark Huneycutt. He hiked beyond the broken and washed out roads to document and eliminate viral rumors... Read More.

Sam’s Smash Burger Tacos

1 lb ground beef 5-6 tortillas (medium-sized...not taco or burrito sized...use that middle size) Onions, diced Tomatoes, diced Lettuce, shredded Cheese CondimentsThis is more of a method than a recipe. A pound of ground beef will make about 5 of these.Have your griddle or pan on medium-high heat. Lightly roll... Read More.

Jodi’s Pimento Cheese Recipe

2 cups extra sharp cheddar 2 cups sharp cheddar 4 oz jar of pimentos, drained and chopped mayo (if you like it creamy, add more mayo!) salt (to taste) garlic powder (to taste) onion powder (to taste)Mix it alllll together and enjoy on... Read More.

Game Day Grub 2024

HOMEMADE BURGER SAUCE1/2 cup of mayo 2-3 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp mustard (dijon will work, or whatever you have) 1 tbsp grated raw onion 1 tbsp grated pickle (grate these finely on a box grater, instead of just slicing) 1-2 tsp hot sauce... Read More.

Cast Iron Queso

8oz  block of pepper jack cheese 8 oz block of Monterey jack 8 oz block of cream cheese 10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes (not drained) 1/2 lb of cooked & drained ground beef OR pork etc (Add taco seasoning to the meat) ... Read More.

Air Fryer Steak

4 sirloin steaks 4-6 oz each 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepperPreheat the air fryer to 200C/400F. Rub oil, salt, and pepper on the steaks. Air fry the steaks for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Let the steaks rest... Read More.

Murphy’s Birthday Sliders

SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN SLIDERS1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or pulled chicken 1 12-pack slider buns 1 18 oz bottle BBQ sauce 1 18 oz bottle Italian dressingDrizzle both bottles over chicken breasts, cover & cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Don’t... Read More.

Cool Summer Eats 2024

Jodi's Homemade Lemonade4-6 lemons, juiced water 1 cup sugarMake simple syrup with 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar (put in pot on stove on medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves).  Pour that into pitcher, then pour lemon juice (some pulp is good!), then fill... Read More.

Snacky Daddy Gifts for Father’s Day 2024

“It always made me happy to make treats for my Daddy. It was a little thing I would do just for him. It works!” -JodiJodi’s Mix with a Twist1 can of cocktail peanuts 1 big bag of plain DARK CHOCOLATE M&M’s 1 big... Read More.