Author: Ella

Ella here! Thank you so much for joining in on our journey as we call Tennessee home. If you’re a fan of food, faith, and family, then you made it to the right place. We are so happy to have you here!
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Bread Dipping Oil

When it comes to bread dipping oil, are you team Carrabbas's or team Maggiano's? We're somewhere in the middle and here's why. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, visit the disclosure page. While Carrabba's offers a great seasoning that starts with an excellent mix of herbs and spices, their...Read More
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Blackberry Bourbon Butter

A couple weeks ago we met the sweetest couple who ultimately inspired this blackberry bourbon butter recipe.  You might be familiar with the type of people we are about to describe: always joyful, loves to share everything, wholeheartedly committed to one another. The one attribute we left out was that...Read More
Balsamic Green Beans with Almonds, Calling Tennessee Home, Green Bean Recipe, Green Beans with Almonds, Balsamic Vinegar Recipe, Modena Vinegar, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Side Dish, Vegan, Paleo

Balsamic Green Beans with Almonds

Week after week, our green bean game got old. That's why we branched out with these balsamic green beans! So many of you kept telling us we needed to the bourbon maple on green beans. Since our sweet + savory doesn't always align, we brought you a tangy + savory flavor...Read More
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Maple Mojito Cocktail

When it heats up outside, that means it's time for a refreshing drink. Lime, light rum, and barrel aged maple syrup make this maple mojito all that more irresistible. This simple mojito recipe uses only natural ingredients. Muddle the mint and maple with fresh berries for a fruitier taste; we love...Read More
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Seared Tuna with Maple Soy Sauce

Mmmm...fresh seared tuna. When we say fresh, we mean FRESH. One of the awesome advantages of living in Florida [or in any coastal region], is the ability to get truly fresh fish.Nothing compares to a straight from the water, never frozen, piece of tuna. We were blessed with this catch coming...Read More
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Food for Thought: The Best Food Quotes

We wanted to give you a little food for thought by compiling some of the best food quotes we could find! Some are sincere, some are funny, and of course there are a few maple quotes, too. Number 5 might be our favorite quote about food right now... but with...Read More
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Spicy Glazed Tuna

Fish is a weekly dinner staple. From tacos to sushi, some form of it makes its way into our dinner routine.  This week we were gifted with several HUGE tuna steaks. These were easily two inches thick! Because this tuna was super fresh [just caught], there was no need to...Read More
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Maple Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a pretty bland vegetable on it's own, that's why we've combined whiskey barrel aged maple + sriracha to give this roasted cauliflower recipe a flavor kick. This sweet and spicy combo of maple sriracha roasted cauliflower is excellent for pairing with any main entree. We enjoyed these hot maple...Read More