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Easy Appetizer: French Onion Soup Bites

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Easy Appetizer French Onion Soup Bites Recipe perfect for holiday entertaining

Celebrate The Holidays With This Festive and Easy Appetizer This post is written in partnership with CK Mondavi and Family Wines. All opinions are my own. Looking for a fancy but easy appetizer to make this holiday season? These "French Onion Soup" Bites give you all the elegant flavors of French onion soup in one bite! All you need to know is how to caramelize onions. … [Read more...]

Everything But The Bagel Sweet Potato Toast

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Everything But The Bagel Sweet Potato Toast

This Epic Healthy Alternative to Smoked Salmon Bagel with Fresh From Florida Sweet Potatoes Will Take Brunch To The Next Level This post is written in partnership with Fresh From Florida and the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association. All opinions are my own. Looking for a fun, easy, delicious, and healthy recipe for your next brunch with friends? Check, Check, Check, … [Read more...]

Twist on Elvis Sandwich For Elvis Movie Watch Party

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Elvis Sandwich Sliders for Elvis Movie

ELVIS Sliders perfect for a late-night snack (or anytime!) This post is written in partnership with Warner Brothers Pictures for promotional purposes of the new ELVIS movie. All opinions are my own. As always, I only share products and experiences I love to inspire you to go celebrate life with family and friends and #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip, and trip at a … [Read more...]

Easy Summer Party and The Best Garlic Shrimp Recipe

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Party Planning Tips, Versatile Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe and Tapas Menu For an Epic Gathering Ready for a Summer Tapas Party? I'm sharing my favorite Spanish Garlic Shrimp recipe, easy party planning tips, and Tapas Menu so you can dial down the work and turn up the fun! This post is shared in partnership with CK Mondavi and Family Wines. All opinions are my own. As … [Read more...]

White Wine Apple Tiki Cocktail

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A Refreshing Cocktail To Celebrate The Fall Season If you're excited about all the fall flavors but having a tough time getting into the fall vibes because it still feels like summer, this White Wine Apple Tiki Cocktail is for you! And if you're enjoying cooler temps but wishing you were poolside, then you can mix this cheerful drink and dream of your next tropical … [Read more...]

Easy Slow Cooker Homestyle Turkey Chili

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Slow Cooker Homestyle Turkey Chili Recipe and Confessions from a chili cook-off judge on tips to make award winning chili and what happens at the judges table.

Confessions From a Chili Cook-Off Judge and Tips To Make Award-Winning Chili A good bowl of chili is hard to beat! It's the ultimate comfort food in the United States. A legendary American dish that has spurred many to put their recipes to the test at local and national chili cook-offs, game day parties, and potlucks everywhere. I've eaten enough chili in my life to … [Read more...]

Easy Fresh Herb Sauce to Elevate Every Dish and The Wine That Pairs With Everything

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Your secret weapon to take any dish to the next level and make any meal a celebration! This chimichurri style fresh herb sauce will take any savory dish from 'meh' to 'wow!' From eggs and avocado toast to grilled veggies, steaks, chicken, seafood and so much more! A mix of fresh herbs, predominantly flat-leaf parsley, cilantro, basil, and mint, come together with garlic, … [Read more...]

Berries and Cream Holiday Trifle

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Make This Tasty Trifle Recipe With Easy Hacks to Take Your Holiday Desserts To The Next Level! Dig into dreamy layers of cubed buttery cake, fresh berries, vanilla pudding and fluffy whipped cream with this easy Berries and Cream Holiday Trifle garnished with sugared berries. A wonderful twist on decadent blueberry layer cake, that’s perfect for the holidays or to celebrate … [Read more...]

One Pot Paleo Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup

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Easy Shrimp Pho Weeknight Dinner and One Pot Paleo Cookbook To Add To Your Collection Is it "sweater weather" yet? Soups are a fall favorite but this Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup from the cookbook "One Pot Paleo" is a treat to enjoy year round. Super easy to make, healthy, hearty and so flavorful. Perfect for weeknight dinners or lazy afternoon lunches. If you're a pho fan … [Read more...]

Boozy Caramel Affogato

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In this boozy caramel affogato, rich coffee, caramel ice cream and craft vodka come together for an easy to make boozy treat.

Easy Recipe for Caramel, Coffee & Ice Cream Lovers! If you love caramel, coffee and ice cream, then you're going to love this boozy caramel affogato! Think of coffee ice cream with a kick! Perfect for a lazy afternoon, a sweet ending to a nice dinner or just because you need a treat. Let's face it. Nowadays we don't need a reason to indulge. Or to add a bit of booze to … [Read more...]

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I'm Christina, a hospitality consultant, freelance writer, food & travel enthusiast, brand cheerleader, ice cream fanatic, chocoholic, and eternal optimist on a mission to #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip and trip at a time. Celebrating life with great food, wine and friends throughout Central Florida and everywhere I GO! I want to inspire you to take time out of your busy schedule to do the same. GO celebrate life today, for someday may never come. Join me and GO Epicurista! Find out more...

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