Winter

Simple Homemade Dried Citrus

January 14, 2021 / Cocktails, Entertaining, Recipe Index, Winter

Simple Homemade Dried Citrus

Best Kitchen Items to Survive the Holidays

November 11, 2019 / Entertaining, Favorite Cookbooks, Go-to Utensils, Kitchen Staples, Winter

Best Kitchen Items to Survive the Holidays

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𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮!💗 This board is from Valentine’s Day last year, but I can’t think of a more perfect board to share to celebrate today.

I want to know what your favorite cheese is, leave a comment below and let me know!!

Do you like.... Hard cheese or soft cheese? Sharp cheese or mild cheese? Cow cheese, goat cheese or sheep cheese? Flavored cheese? There are so many options!!!

I personally love a good sharp white cheddar or triple cream brie!😋

PS, I’m still holding strong with Dry January! Anyone else?

Long holiday weekends always call for a good brunc

Long holiday weekends always call for a good brunch! The most popular breakfast/brunch recipe on my blog is this 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙡 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙍𝙞𝙣𝙜! Have you made it yet? If not, what are you waiting for??

I hope y’all are enjoying this long holiday weekend with a little r&r!

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Citrus got real with this 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲

Citrus got real with this 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀!
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Dried citrus is perfect as a garnish for cocktails, desserts, charcuterie boards, and even meals. They can be added on top of a glass or tea or used in meat/seafood rubs. If you’re crafty, you could even use them to make your own garland.

Something so simple to make and so versatile to use.

Orange ya glad I wrote a blog post with tips and tricks for making your own at home??

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Taco Tuesday with yet another twist!Drumroll pleas

Taco Tuesday with yet another twist!Drumroll please...

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗼 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘀!!🥬🌮

This meal is based around my go to chicken recipe that I use for most of my Mexican bowls, tacos, or salads. I can’t believe I haven’t shared with you yet, but it’s all yours now!!

This meal only takes 30 minutes to make and so tasty that you won’t even miss the tortilla or the cheese. It’s enjoyable for dinner and would be perfect for meal prep once we get back to that life...

Comment below with your favorite taco topping. I like them all so it is nearly impossible for me to decide, but it’s all about the sauces for me! 😋

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Went the whole nine yards for Monday night snacks.

Went the whole nine yards for Monday night snacks. Anyone else? What are you snacking on for the game?🏈

There’s no question who I’ll Brie rooting for tonight! ⭕️🙌🏼🙏🏼⭕️ Let’s go buckeyes!

Let’s talk skinny dipping tips! Get your head ou

Let’s talk skinny dipping tips! Get your head out of the gutter, this is a veggie platter so they’re skinny dips! 🙃 I have 4 tips that will help elevate the dips you serve on your boards. Leave a comment below with a dip and I’ll tell you how I would garnish it!

𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝟏: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬!
If you’re trying to make an aesthetically pleasing board, then 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵, serve your dips in the plastic store bought containers.

For starters, we are living in the covid ages... that’s just gross! It’s unclear who/what has touched those containers before it ends up in your fridge at home. I like to utilize every square inch of my boards therefore I don’t want my clean food touching nasty packaging germs.

Secondly, it looks a helluva lot better.

Lastly, it helps eliminates food waste. Only put out what you think you will use... you can always replenish!

𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝟐: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐝𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬!
When serving dips on boards, I like to work with odd numbers. Take this pic for example. Last weekend I made a veggie board for my family. I used 3 different dips to give people options so they’re more inclined to eat their veggies!

𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝟑: 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬!
Use different sized/shaped ramekins to add different textures. I used 3 completely different ramekins on this board, but you could use 3 of the same. Keep proportion in mind... you don’t want to take up half of the board with just ramekins.

Place the ramekins on the board first and build around them. Don’t group more than 3 together or it may look cluttered.

𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝟒: 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐩𝐬!
Just like any board, the last step is to garnish, but garnishing doesn’t stop with the board. Elevate the overall appearance of your board by garnishing your dips. I picked one ingredient that is in each of these dips to help garnish and identify the dips...

-Regular hummus garnish with olive oil, dash of paprika, roasted chick peas, and parsley.

-Everything bagel Greek yogurt dip garnished with everything bagel seasoning!

-Spicy feta dip garnished with extra feta cheese!

First recipe of 2021 and this one is🔥This is a

First recipe of 2021 and this one is🔥This is a hardly a recipe because of how simple it is, but don’t let that fool you because it’s still full of so much flavor!

This 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗽 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲 can be on the table in just 15 minutes and reheats well the next day! 💃🏻

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On Jan 1, 2020 I shared my goal of wanting to sell

On Jan 1, 2020 I shared my goal of wanting to sell boards... swipe right to see the post.

On Jan 4, 2020 I sold my first board.

It’s now Dec 31st and I’m closing out the year with over 225 board and box sales!! SAY WHAT? 😮

I certainly couldn’t have done this without all of you! Thank you for continuing to buy my boards and support this account. Most importantly thank you for allowing me to do what I love!

I have so many fun ideas for next year that I can’t wait to start working on, but for now, it’s time to put my feet up and raise a glass. Cheers to hoping 2021 is Gouda Brie Grate! 🧀

📸: @rachaelleighphotos

Say cheeeeeeese! Note quite a cheese board, but th

Say cheeeeeeese! Note quite a cheese board, but this Pepper Jelly Turkey Panini is still filled with ooey gooey cheese! 😋 The tanginess from the pepper jelly pairs perfectly with the aged cheddar and turkey breast. Sneak some spinach in so this panini isn’t so beige! 🙃

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It’s Gouda Brie a Happy New Year! 2️⃣0️⃣

It’s Gouda Brie a Happy New Year! 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣✨🥂I’m coming in hot today with ALL the cheese board and box options!

Columbus followers... if you’re looking for larger board options, my New Years Eve Grazing Board pre-orders are now LIVE!!✨🧀 For a smaller option, head to my last post for the details on my collab with The Cheesecake Girl!

Preorder will only be up until 12/29 so get your order in fast to secure your spot! Also there are only two pickup times with limited spots for each.

For NYE I am offering 2 different grazing board options (medium, and large) with optional add-ons as well!

Cheese, meat, fresh fruit, chocolate covered strawberries, yogurt pretzels, chocolate star cookies, and nuts. Boards come with a small bag of crackers.

Head to the link in my bio to place your order!! 🧀🥂✨

NYE BOX collab with @thecheesecake.girl is LIVE✨

NYE BOX collab with @thecheesecake.girl is LIVE✨🥂

We listened to you all after the first one and took the nuts out to help with allergies! This box contains cheese, meat & veggies, along with sweet heat dip and some cookie sandwiches✨

Available for pre order now through the 29th via @thecheesecake.girl website. Link in bio!

ONLY available for pick up 12/31 from @thecheesecake.girl storefront in @centerstreetmarket in Hilliard! Please only put that date in when ordering!

Meet the #charcutree but there’s not meat so tec

Meet the #charcutree but there’s not meat so technically it’s just a Cheesemas tree! 🧀🎄

You didn’t really believe me when I said I wasn’t making a cheese board for a couple of days, did you? Psh I can’t resist the holidays!

Hope you all had a great Christmas! ♥️

There’s no place like home for the holidays! ♥

There’s no place like home for the holidays! ♥️

I wish I could send all of you an actual card. Wishing you all a Merry Cheesemas! 🧀🎄🍷

Looking for a healthier cocktail option your big N

Looking for a healthier cocktail option your big New Years Eve plans on your couch? I’ve got you covered! Swipe right to see the secret ingredient used for these mules!😉

The recipe for the Holiday Mules is LIVE on the @shedfitnesscolumbus blog! What better way to ring in the New Year?! ✨

Head to the link in my bio to snag the recipe for these Holiday Kombucha Mules!

CHEERS!! 🥂✨

I think we can all agree that it has been a wild y

I think we can all agree that it has been a wild year, but just a quick reminder to be kind and spread JOY this holiday season.

I am so incredibly grateful for the support I have received from everyone on this account. 2020 was a tough year, but somehow it has also been the biggest year for growth, both personally and professionally.

Selling boards and boxes has been a goal, but never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I would start a business in the middle of the pandemic on top of changing jobs in the corporate world. But then again, not all stories are predictable.

This year has been very hard, but if anything, I hope my account serves as an escape from your reality. I hope it inspires you to try a new recipe or maybe build your first board. I wish you all a happy holiday season. Thank you for your unconditional support and for bringing my recipes to your kitchens!

xo
-Colleen

PS because I know you’ll ask.. the JOY dish is from the Target dollar spot last year.

There just aren’t enough hours in the day to get

There just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything that needs to be done this time of year. Hence why it’s 10:30 and I’m publishing blog posts, but this 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝘇𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 recipe is too good to hold back! 😉

What I love about this recipe is that it can be made in just twenty minutes and it’s all made in one skillet. LESS DISHES!! This is what we all need! 🙌🏼

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Jumping on that #charcuteriechalet train 🚂 Here

Snacking around the Christmas tree. Let the covid

Snacking around the Christmas tree.
Let the covid spirit ring.
Later we’ll have a zoom cocktail and and maybe eat some chicken wings.

Let’s face it, all we do on holidays is snack, eat, drink, snack, and repeat. One of my favorite snacks for Christmas Day is this 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘅 𝗠𝗶𝘅!

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🧀✨ 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 ✨🧀

𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒔!!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻:
-1 cheese board with knives
-The accoutrements... box of crackers, jar truffle mustard, bag of pistachios, mini bottle of fig balsamic vinegar, dark chocolate
-1 cheese ornament
-2 cork candles (these go in the neck of a wine bottle! So fun)

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿:
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3️⃣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 and tag a friend. Multiple entries count!!

**𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 2 𝘉𝘖𝘕𝘜𝘚 𝘌𝘕𝘛𝘙𝘐𝘌𝘚 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺! 𝘋𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘨 @𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘪𝘵!

GOOD LUCK! ✨𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬✨will be open until Saturday 12/19 at Midnight EST. Winner will be announced on Sunday 12/20.

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Make your own trail...or in this case tail mix! A

Make your own trail...or in this case tail mix!

All jokes aside, the most important thing I have learned in this space, is to make your own trail.

I have been asked for advice on how to get started. My advice? Just go for it. Whatever your passion is, start today. There is no manual for this space, and that is what I have found to be the most rewarding part.

Looking back there are definitely some things that I might have done differently, but through trial and error, I found my niche. What works well for me, might not work well for you. There’s only one way to figure it out... build up the courage and go for it!

Okay this is where I get awkward and transition to food because food is easier to talk about than goals and feelings!🙃

Now let’s make our own Trail Mix. Here’s what you’ll need:
-Mixed nuts
-Chocolate Pecans
-Chocolate covered peanuts
-Granola (I used @thetoastedoat Cherry Streusel)
-Coconut chips
-Dried Cranberries
-Banana Chips

That’s it! Grab your favorite snacks and mix them up in a mason jar! I like to have a combo of salty, sweet, and crunchy!😋

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