Knoxville International Biscuit Festival 2013

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Yesterday we woke to grey skies and rain, but there wasn’t much that could dampen our spirits, because we had plans to meet up with Kara & Remington for our second time at Knoxville’s International Biscuit Festival!  BiscuitFest occurs alongside the regular Market Square Farmer’s Market, and biscuit festivities extend down into the Market St.… read more »

Disney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Dinner at Royal Court

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Your surroundings get just a lil fancier in the Royal Court, which is located on Deck 3, right off of the main atrium of the ship. I started off with the Iced Lobster & Jumbo Shrimp - White and Green Asparagus, Micro Greens, and Lemon-Dill dressing with Horseradish Cream Matt had the Double Baked Spinach and… read more »

Disney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Dinner at Enchanted Garden

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Throughout the rough day at sea, my dad spent most of the afternoon napping, and 5 of us were able to make it to dinner.  Matt’s mom was still feeling a little woozy, so she opted to sit out the dinner and stayed in the room resting. Several of us started with the Spinach and Raspberry… read more »

Disney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Palo Brunch

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Our first morning on the ship, we awoke to find our little room rockin’ and a rollin’.  A quick peek outside told us everything that we needed to know.  The sky was dark with clouds, there were a few sprays of water on our window, and the water was extremely choppy.  It was a sea… read more »

Disney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Animator’s Palate

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Our first rotational dinner was scheduled for Animator’s Palate.  This restaurant is found in all of the Disney ships, but the decor on the Dream and Fantasy versions are much different than the Magic and the Wonder.  Click here to view this restaurant on our Magic cruise last year! From the paint palate shapes on… read more »

Disney Fantasy Cruise | Western Caribbean | Enchanted Garden Lunch

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Soon after getting on the ship, our lil’ group decided it was time for some lunch!  There are usually a few places open for lunch on Embarkation Day, and the hours are listed in the Navigator (newsletter/calendar thing that you get each morning that tells you everything going on that day).  We headed down to… read more »

Barbecue Chicken Chili

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I’m definitely on a crock pot kick lately, and here’s another one I whipped up a week or so ago.  It was a big hit with the hubby!  I slightly adapted the original recipe from The Roasted Root .  I like that this meal doesn’t make a gigantic pot of food, so it’s the perfect size… read more »

Honey Ginger Roasted Carrots

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Psst.. I want to let you in on a little secret! Come closer.. Closer.. .. are you sure you want to know this? It just might change your life.. Well, OK, here goes.. Vegetables don’t have to be boring!

Ground Turkey Meatloaf

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I know there are split opinions out there when it comes to meatloaf – you either love it or you hate it.  Me? I love it.  It’s flavorful and comforting, easy to make, and an easy base for experimenting!  There are so many ways to create a meatloaf and you can include an infinite number… read more »

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