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Romantic Hocking Hills “Cabin For 2” Getaway – Cherry Ridge Retreat

Posted on April 26, 2020 by lakesandlattes

Inside: Check out our dreamy stay at Cherry Ridge Retreat. If you’re looking for a romantic Hocking Hills “Cabin for 2” weekend getaway, this is it! We’re parents. Which means we desperately need time away. And also that we don’t have much time to get away. It’s a problem that most parents know all too…

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Easy Vegetable Stir Fry Noodles – My Favorite Veggie Lo Mein Recipe

Posted on April 10, 2020 by lakesandlattes

Inside: Check out this simple recipe to use up whatever is in your veggie drawer. These easy vegetable stir fry noodles are delicious, simple, and super flexible! Feel free to use up whatever you have on hand. I’m always a bit greedy as I walk through my local farmer’s market or the produce section of…

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Chocolate Pantry Cake – This Vegan Cake Has No Eggs, Butter or Milk!

Posted on April 9, 2020April 14, 2020 by lakesandlattes

Inside: A super simple recipe for a deliciously moist chocolate using only items found in your pantry! Can you believe it? This decadent chocolate pantry cake has no eggs, butter, or milk in the recipe, not even in the chocolate frosting! Look, sometimes you just want chocolate cake. And maybe you’ve been too busy to…

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DIY Four Thieves Essential Oil Blend – My Favorite Homemade Blend

Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by lakesandlattes

Inside: A easy recipe for DIY Four Thieves essential oil blend. Mix up a quick batch of this essential oil blend for wellness. It’s been a hectic few days with my little one out of school, and my husband and I at home trying to work remotely. I’ve been trying to find way to keep…

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Easy Instant Pot Ham Dinner – A Great Way To Use Up Your Leftover Ham!

Posted on February 23, 2020 by lakesandlattes

Inside: Today I’m sharing my favorite way to use up leftover ham. Just place ham, green beans and potatoes in the Instant Pot, along with some simple spices and you’ll be enjoying my Easy Instant Pot Ham Dinner in no time! Are you looking for a great way to use up leftover ham in the…

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What Food Is Columbus, Ohio Known For? The Dishes That Defined Us.

Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by lakesandlattes

Inside: What Food Is Columbus, Ohio Known For? I’m so glad you asked! Check out these 6 iconic dishes from my hometown! I’m a proud Buckeye, through and through. There’s no doubt that the blood in these veins bleed scarlet (and gray). I was born at THE Ohio State University hospital, graduated from THE Ohio…

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Easy Kaiserschmarrn Recipe – Austrian Shredded Pancakes

Posted on February 9, 2020February 10, 2020 by lakesandlattes

Inside: My family’s favorite Kaiserschmarrn recipe. This easy recipe for Austrian-style shredded pancakes uses simple ingredients you already have on hand. Crunchy and caramelized on the outside, with a fluffy and custardy center. We recently took our little one to Germany. My husband’s family is from Bavaria, so we spent some time in Munich and…

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Homemade Mapo Tofu – A Recipe For Spicy Sichuan Bean Curd

Posted on January 28, 2020August 4, 2020 by lakesandlattes

Inside: Follow along as I walk you through one of my family’s FAVORITE weeknight dinners – a spicy Sichuan bean curd dish known as mapo tofu. If you’re a fan of mouth tingling, numbing heat (known as “mala”) you’re going to LOVE this recipe. About a year ago, we visited my brother-in-law in Chicago. He…

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Did I Tell You About The Time I Accidentally Joined a CrossFit Style Gym?

Posted on January 23, 2020 by lakesandlattes

Inside: Have you ever wondered what it looks like to leap completely out of your comfort zone? Then I hope you’ll follow along as I tell you about the time I joined a CrossFit style gym by mistake. It started completely innocently. I was recently invited to check out Friendship Fitness, with locations in Dublin…

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Romantic Date Night Ideas in Columbus, Ohio – Dinner, Drinks and a Night at Hotel LeVeque!

Posted on January 13, 2020 by lakesandlattes

Inside: Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, birthday or just a normal Friday night, you’ll want to add this to your list of romantic date night ideas in Columbus, Ohio! Follow along as we discover a cool hotel and amazing restaurant. There’s something special about checking in to a romantic hotel and we’re a huge fan of Hotel…

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