4th of July: Berry Lemonade Popsicles
What pairs better with a hot summer day than an icy cool popsicle? All backyard BBQs need popsicles and the 4th of July needs red, white and blue pops! To celebrate Independence Day, I created a berry...
View ArticleAsheville Weekend + A Guest Post
I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend. Did you have any special plans? I spent an amazing weekend in Asheville, NC with Chad, my parents and my younger brother. We had beautiful weather and...
View ArticleGrilled Fruit Kabobs
Happy Friday – another weekend is right around the corner! My week has been filled with quality time with mom shopping, working on DIY projects, manicures and lots of cooking. My mom and I also visited...
View ArticleBrewmaster: Beer Cocktail
A few months ago Katie and I went to a cocktail making class at one of our favorite Greensboro restaurants, Gia. Nino, Gia’s owner, hosts a monthly cocktail making class highlighting a new main...
View ArticleCelebrating National Ice Cream Month
Ice cream is one of my favorite summer treats and I almost let National Ice Cream Month slip through my fingers, but lucky for you I was able to get a post together before the end of the month. I...
View ArticleBrewmaster: Brewery Map
Since it’s travel month on Twin Stripe, I wanted to share something perfect for beer adventures. A few months ago, Katie and I realized that we were visiting more and more breweries as we made our way...
View ArticleFive Tips for Starting a Gluten Free Diet
After I was diagnosed with narcolepsy and cataplexy, I felt helpless. It didn’t seem like there was much I could do to help restore my life to as normal. A few months in I made the decision to eat...
View ArticleChia Seed Power
Have you ever put a spoonful of chia seeds in your smoothie? I add a spoonful of the powerful little seeds to add protein, fiber and omega-3s to my daily routine. As I was searching for healthy,...
View ArticleBrewmaster: Gluten Free Beers
Before you dig into the new brewmaster post, I want congratulate Alexis R. She is the winner of the (PLĀ) Beauty Glam Lip Glosses! Enjoy! Welcome to another addition of the Brewmaster series. this...
View ArticleWeekend Halloween Projects
We’ve made it to another weekend! Hooray! I’m going to be spending a lot of time crafting and cooking away for the blog and upcoming holidays, but I wouldn’t mind trying one of these fun Halloween...
View ArticleHalloween Movie Night
Happy Halloween! After a long week, I’m looking forward to passing out some treats and relaxing with a pumpkin flavored cider from Woodchuck. Chad’s going to be sipping on Pumpkin Hunter brew. I’ll be...
View ArticleBrewmaster: Ciders
In the past three years hard cider production has tripled in the US. Currently, cider only makes up 1% of all craft beer produced but that number will most likely rise 3-5% in the next few years. I...
View ArticleGluten Free Holiday Cheese Board
Thanksgiving is coming up fast and if you haven’t finished planning your holiday menu I’ve teamed up with 19 other bloggers to share some delicious recipes. Today I’ve put together a gluten free...
View ArticleThanksgiving Wine Pairings
I am by no means an oenophile, but I do enjoy a good glass of wine, particularly when it is properly paired with a meal. When it comes to Thanksgiving wine pairings, I’ll be honest, I can be a bit...
View ArticleGluten Free Apple Berry Crumble
Everyone’s favorite part of Thanksgiving, other than being together, is the dessert, right? I love a slice of pumpkin or apple piece and a cup of coffee to complete the meal, but now that I don’t eat...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: Food Gifts
Today’s gift guide features one of my favorite gifts to give around the holidays – food! With so many holiday parties coming up, having a few hostess gifts on hand is crucial and many of these items...
View ArticleWilliams Sonoma Gift Card Giveaway
Happy Black Friday! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I just wanted to stop in today to share a Williams-Sonoma gift card giveaway! How would you like to jumpstart your holiday baking with...
View ArticleKitchenAid Stand Mixer Giveaway
To celebrate the start of the holiday season (and holiday baking!) I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers to bring you an amazing giveaway. One lucky reader will win a KitchenAid Stand Mixer!...
View ArticleHoliday Cocktail from NC Made: La Manzana
I’m so excited to welcome Nicole Bogas, founder of NC MADE, a Durham-based business which packages handcrafted North Carolina foods into beautifully-packaged gift boxes. I cannot wait to try the La...
View ArticleGingerbread Love Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Since I made the decision to go gluten free, one thing has been weighing on my mind – what kind of Christmas cookies can I make?! I’m still very new to gluten free baking, so I invited a pro to help...
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