An abolitionist, Civil War intrigue, and an orange grove…… Welcome to the Bronson-Mulholland House in Palatka, Florida. The home was built by Judge Issac H. Bronson when he and his family moved to Palatka from their original home in New York. Bronson had been appointed as a federal judge by President Martin Van Buren. In…
The New River which carved the New River Gorge, is a north flowing river. It’s headwaters are in North Carolina, near Boone. From there it flows north through Virginia, and then Southern West Virginia, eventually merging with the Gauley and becoming the Kanawha River. About a century ago the gorge was the center of the…
I love charcutier boards. But, I’ll be honest a lot of the pictures of them that I see online are so complicated and intimidating. I like to keep things simple and easy-peasy around here. Here’s the board I made with a “Halloween-ish” theme. I added candy to the board to make it Halloween-y and kid…
If you’re looking for a fun cocktail for Halloween I’ve got one for you. The great thing about this cocktail is that it’s not just Halloween themed; but it Fall themed so you can make it again for Thanksgiving! Let’s make some fall champagne punch! It’s basically an apple juice mimosa; with some vodka, cinnamon,…
Halloween is a seriously popular holiday. There is no denying that it has its hold on Americans! We love dressing up, the decorations, scary movies, the parties, and of course the Trick or Treating! But how did this scary-fun holiday get its start here in America? Let’s dig in for some Halloween history! It Starts…
Two things I love are Egyptology and Enchiladas, yes that is a random association. One does not typically think of ancient Egypt and Mexican food at the same time! While scrolling one day I saw the cutest food idea for Mummy Enchiladas and I just had to make my own version! I mean I can’t…
Decorating for holidays is my jam. I find so much joy in decorating for all of them! I put a lot of time and effort into designing my Halloween decor. Each year I find that its getting more and more elaborate; but I love it! When my boys were really small it was so much…