Hi there

Happy Friday! I hope you had a wonderful week! I'm a bit jet lagged after the flight home for my annual group Cooking Mom Vacation to Italy.  It was a fabulous trip but it's always so good to be home sweet home! It's been fun looking at all the pictures from our trip to Tuscany and Rome.  

I'm missing this super fun group and all that delicious Italian food but I'll be back next year! I'd love you join me on this trip next September! Click Join the Cooking Mom in Italy to read all about this trip of a lifetime! 

It was so good to see our dog Arlo after being away.  We missed him! I'm excited to go to the farmers market tomorrow morning.  My fridge is pretty empty so I need to really stock up! Plus, we've got a big Packer's game Sunday.  Arlo's ready for it!  Read my blog Are You Ready For Some Football? for tip, tricks and recipes perfect for tailgating and game day get togethers. It's the first home game of the season at Lambeau Field.  We won't be going to the game but we'll be watching! I've put all my favorite football recipes in one place so they are easy to find! Click GAME DAY for recipes sure to be a WINNER! 

I'm always love to make a really great dip for game day! Use those end of summer tomatoes, peppers, onions and sweet corn to make this fresh healthy Texas Caviar. Don't worry there's no caviar in it.  I don't do caviar! LOL! This is one of my favorites! Guilt free dipping! LOVE THAT! Click Appetizers for more of my favorite dips and game day munchies. 

You can't go wrong with brats at your home game day or tailgate party.  Why not change things up and make my Brat Kabobs! The apple cider marinade in this recipe is so yummy! I used it for basting the kabobs too. You know what they say, everything tastes better on a stick! I agree! These are so fun and seem fancy but they are super easy breezy!

Sliders are ALWAYS a WINNER for dinner! These Cheeseburger Sliders are perfect for game day too! Sliders are so fun because you can eat more than one! The kids will love these! Why not make them this weekend!  Click Sandwiches and Dinner for more fun recipes your family will love! 

On the side, got tomatoes?  The end of summer tomatoes are so delicious! Use them to make this Layered BLT Salad.  The creamy Ranch dressing on top plus bacon and cheese makes this so yummy! Plus, you can make it ahead and it won't get soggy! LOVE THAT! Click Salads for more of my faves. 

For dessert my Easiest Ever Apple Cake really is crazy easy because it starts with a box of cake mix.  It's a taste of fall! When it's baking it makes the house smell so good! Throw on an apron and bake this cake this weekend! Click Desserts for for sweet treats for fall. 

Live on TV

Watch me LIVE on TV this Sunday in Milwaukee on Fox 6 Wakeup! I'll be making one of my favorite game day recipes at 8:45am!

Hope you'll watch!

Let's Travel Together!

Have you heard I'm hosting group vacations? My trips are SO SPECIAL and different from the rest! 

It's a trip I do every year and it's SO SPECIAL! There's no trip like it!  It's ALL THE BEST of Tuscany!  Our resort is stunning! We'll do it all from cooking classes, to wine tasting and even truffle hunting.  Click Join the Cooking Mom in Italy to get all the delicious details and itinerary for my September 2024 trip. It ALWAYS sells out so don't wait!

Have you always dreamed of going to Greece! It's so gorgeous! I'm going next June! Come with me! Read Join The Cooking Mom in Greece to learn more! We just have a few rooms left! Reserve yours today! 

My annual summer trip to beautiful Mackinac Island Michigan for Lilac Fest is filling up fast! This is such a magical trip! Budget friendly too with gourmet cooked to order breakfasts at our award winning gorgeous resort included every morning! Plus more!  Join me!

Have a great weekend! Cook up some memories! 

All my love,

Amy

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