by heather | recipes
As the colder weather approaches, I find myself craving a big bowl of warm soup for dinner. Pair this with some cozy socks, a fireplace going and a DVR full of my favorite TV shows and…happiness! I have been on the lookout (thanks Pinterest) for some great new soup, stoup, chili, stew – whatever you may call them – recipes. Here is a collection of 10 that look perfect for the fall weather and I can’t wait to try soon:
(from left to right)
Click links below for recipes.
1. Creamy White Bean Stew with Smokey Bacon
2. Vegetable Barley Soup
3. Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup
4. Brown Ale & Cheddar Soup
5. Zucchini & Broccoli Soup
6. Buffalo Chicken Chili
7. Spicy Chicken & Black Bean Soup
8. Creamy Tomato Soup
9. Carrot & Orange Soup
10. Veggie Chili
Do you have any favorite soup recipes? We would love to hear them!
by Mandi | quotes and toasts, recipes
Maybe it is the little bit of German that I have in me, but I absolutely LOVE a good Oktoberfest. The music, the culture, the dancing, the food and the beer!
This past weekend, The Mister and I headed to Winston Salem to go to an Oktoberfest with his parents and some of their friends. It was SUCH a great time!
You first walked in to this beautiful building that is an old federal building. Just look at those ceilings.
Then, I saw the room of quotes – can I have this room in my house one day?
Everything about this festival was so well done! I just had to get my photo taken with the dancers… I think I need a dress like that, you know… just incase!
Here is one of the dancers in action – check out that leg movement!
The Mister said that the brats were “awesome”
And the cake table… beautiful perfection.
I have decided that I may take a stab at making some German food.
Possibly a Black Forest Cake (recipe from allrecipes.com)
or German Potato Salad? (recipe from allrecipes.com)
I have created a poster of some of my favorite Oktoberfest terms – food, chants, beers, etc! It is a FREE download at 8×10 for your October home decor! Click on the image below for the full-size file.
It was such a great night! We had an amazing time – I would tell anyone to go experience an Oktoberfest near you! And if it couldn’t get better… check out this fab mirror I found as we were heading out — best bathroom mirror ever!
As a reminder it is our BIRTHDAY MONTH!!! Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @SunnySlideUp for this week’s free giveway!!!
by Mandi | recipes
I feel like this time of year everyone is busy – either going on last minute vacations, wrapping up those summer projects and heading back to school. We are staying busy and trying to get to the gym a little more often – time to shed those summer lbs and get ready for our wedding next spring! I love easy meals and nothing is easier than tossing a few things in the crock pot and coming home to a meal that is ready to eat!
My favorite is my 2 recipe beef stew. This is so easy guys – you really can’t mess it up!
Ingredients
- Roast ( I use chuck roast, eye round roast or the precut – this seems to be on sale pretty often!)
- 1 package of Lipton’s French Onion Soup Mix
Here is ALL you do. Get out your crockpot, toss in the roast or beef, stir in one package of the soup mix and then add enough water to almost cover the meat. (So maybe there is three ingredients – but you know what I mean).
I cook mine on low heat all day long and when I get back it is so tender and sitting in the most amazing gravy!
I promise you will not be disappointed! This is the easiest, best tasting weeknight meal I have found yet!
Let me know if you have any weeknight favorites!
