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By D'Arcy Vandenberg

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Easter! I hope you’re having a day full of God’s blessing and the love of your family. 

Today, I am sharing a recipe perfect for any springtime entertaining. Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites are easy to make, look like spring, and are tasty. They’ll be a hit at your next springtime party, Bridal shower, or Mother’s Day.

I have a how-to video HERE if you would like a visual.

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

🌷Easy Appetizer 🌷

Tulip Baguette Bites

A perfect Springtime appetizer you can make for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any Springtime entertaining. 

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

Recipe:

-French Baguette sliced

-Cherry tomatoes 

-Chives

-Basil leaves

-Spreadable Cream cheese or Boursin garlic & fine Herb Gournay cheese (I use Boursin)

Prep: slice bread, cut chives to stem size, cut Basil into small leaves, cut tomatoes in 1/2, cut off tops to square up, and cut little lines into the tomato to create the tulip ….

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

How to Assemble:

– Spread cheese onto bread

– Add two chive stems

-Add basil leaves

– Place one yellow and one red cherry tomatoes on the stem

Arrange on a platter and serve.

 

Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites

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May you have a beautiful Easter Sunday full of God’s love and blessings✝️🙏🏻 and a great rest of the week. Thank you for stopping by and reading. “Easy Springtime Appetizer: Tulip Baguette Bites” 

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Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

 

Hello Pretty ladies,

Happy Good Friday and start of Easter weekend as well as Spring Break. 

We’re heading to Church services this evening and leaving for Spring break on Tuesday.

This week’s Friday blog post took a turn. I was going to share a fabulous Spring outfit. Then, after yesterday’s Live with Suzanne, I realized so many of you wanted to know what supplements I’ve been taking and some of the items I’ve been using that have helped me on this midlife journey.

Please note that I am not a Doctor. I have seen Doctors and hormone replacement Doctors, and I’ve done a lot of research. These are just some of the items I’ve been taking and have found to work for me. Having had a hysterectomy in September of last year, I genuinely feel the best I’ve felt in years. I’ve been taking several of these items for years and added a couple to the mix in the last 3-4 months. 

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

A little Health Journey info

I am not doing any HRT at this time and have not since around 2020. While this did work for me back in 2016-2019, while in the stages of pre-menopausal, I felt great, and it helped me tremendously to feel better and to get that hormonal weight I’d gained off.

I noticed after that 3rd year going into 4 I wasn’t feeling like myself, probably because the stages of Menopause were changing, and I also am assuming this was the time I probably started having tumor issues and wasn’t aware. Now, 2020 -2022 was a hard time for the medical field. Which we are all aware of.

Because of this, I stopped doing HTR and started looking into more supplements that could help while in this stage of midlife and Menopause. This is a tiny part of my journey in midlife and a peek at my Midlife helpers & Supplements I take in midlife.

I shared some of my Hysterectomy journey Here and more of my Midlife Journey Here. I discussed our last LIVE Midlife Helpers in these Highlight Videos and this Instagram Live.

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

I get many supplements from Piping  Rock ( I am not sponsored, nor is this an ad). I love how affordable this brand is for high-quality supplements that must have

  • No Artificial Color
  • No Artificial Flavor
  • No Artificial Sweetener
  • No Gluten
  • No Lactose
  • No Milk
  • No Preservatives
  • No Soy
  • No Wheat
  • No Yeast
  • Non-GMO

Supplements I take from Piping Rock

Essentials for Midlife

Fish oil 1000 mg—I use the one by Piping Rock—Omega-3 Fish Oil Lemon Flavor, 1000 mg, 240 Quick Release Softgels. Piping Rocks Fish Oil contains EPA and DHA, two omega-3 fatty acids that help support and maintain the health of the cardiovascular system. ** Each quick-release soft gel contains 1400 mg per serving of our fish oil and is purified to eliminate Mercury and other heavy metals. With the convenience of only taking one daily, what’s stopping you?

Maca 3200 Mg-Superfood of the Incas.= Maca is an exotic herb used by men for centuries. The Latin name for this highly regarded plant is “Lepidium meyenii,” and it is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. Grab Piping Rock’s Maca capsules today and get the equivalent of 4800 mg of this herb! Husband also uses this Supplement.

Ultra Magnesium Complex with Plus D3 (Cal 1000mg/Mag 500mg/D3 1000IU) – Piping Rock Ultra Calcium Magnesium plus D3 brings three research-backed bone support nutrients together in one great product!** Magnesium supports bones by promoting peak mineralization.** Calcium and D3 work hand-in-hand to help you and your healthy lifestyle. Get peak quality and value with Piping Rock Ultra Calcium Magnesium Vitamin D3 today!

MSM 1000mg is an organic sulfur and one of the most abundant minerals in the human body. It can be obtained nutritionally by consuming plant foods such as Brussels sprouts, asparagus, legumes, and kale. The MSM content of the food is highly dependent on the sulfur content of the soil. MSM plays a role in collagen production and is often used synergistically with glucosamine and chondroitin in joint support supplements.

Midlife Helpers for Health & Beauty 

Sea Kelp– 225 Mcg Iodine source (I have a deficiency)

E 1000IU-Vitamin E is a vital antioxidant and one of many essential vitamins that the body cannot produce alone. This essential nutrient is naturally present in many nutritious foods, such as nuts, seeds, and green vegetables. A Vitamin E supplement can provide additional support for a healthy lifestyle.

Horsetail Booms  800mg Horsetail is a group of grass plants from the Equisetacae family that has existed for 400 million years. Referred to as a “living fossil,” this plant has been used throughout history in traditional wellness practices.

Rosemary Leaves 1200 MG-We proudly offer you our ever-growing selection of Vitamin & Supplement products designed to help you achieve your wellness goals at the lowest cost in the industry! The beauty lies in the depth of our assortment. Piping Rock carries hundreds of Vitamin & Supplement products for Men & Women’s Health. We offer capsules, powders, soft gels, liquids, organic formulas, and more. Our products are stacked with premium ingredients and sourced from around the globe. Our robust product line is evolving every day to meet your wellness needs!

Supplements I use from other brands

Vitamin D3 50,000 (once a week or 5000Iu daily if you can’t get the weekly one)- I get this from my Doctor.

K2-7 is essential to take along with your magnesium and Vit D-

Dime Microbiome skin supplement – with Prebiotics & probiotics –

 Save 20% discount my code “DARCY” 

Biosil-ENERATES & PROTECTS COLLAGEN – Collagen Generator increases collagen levels by activating collagen production and protecting existing collagen from degradation.

Woman’s Probiotics -Powerful Digestive & Immune Supplement: Our daily probiotic for women, containing 50 billion CFUs from 16 clinically proven strains, helps support digestive and immune health.

 

Goli Supplements

Save 32% with Code: darcy5 

Goli– Apple Cider Vinegar gummies are made with unique ingredients that support many incredible benefits! Goli® ACV Gummies have been specifically formulated with Vitamins B9 and B12 to help support energy metabolism, healthy immune function, heart health, healthy nutrient metabolism, a healthy nervous system, general health and well-being, and antioxidant support.

Goli– Ashwagandha gummies- Ashwa gummies are made with ingredients that support many incredible benefits! They’re made with KSM-66® Ashwagandha Root Extract to help reduce stress and promote relaxation and sleep quality, support sexual function in women who need a boost, support memory and concentration, and Vitamin D to support a healthy immune system, and more!

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

Heath Boosters I use

Huge & Grace -Hydrate & Detox Drink

Start your daily wellness journey with Hugh & Grace’s delicious Hydrate + Detox, an exclusive fusion of pre-and probiotics, antioxidants, and a blend of clinically proven ingredients to revitalize every aspect of your body. Formulated with Sea Salt, electrolytes, and Magnesium Citrate, this hydration powerhouse quenches your skin’s thirst and is a clean way to hydrate and detox your body daily.

Our proprietary formula ensures a luminous complexion and boosts energy while guarding against oxidative stress and toxins. Experience a new era of self-care and enjoy a revitalized spirit that empowers your every step.

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The Trusted Lab – Daily Scoop Fitness Greens, Sleep gummies, Happy Gummies and Collagen 

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Armra Colostrum Immune Revival—super foods protect, regenerate, and strengthen. It helps with stomach bloat, clearer skin, and hair regrowth. Save 10% with code DARCYVANDENBERG10. This product has been a game-changer for me. It does offer all it says it does. 

Sleep helpers

Pure Cherry juice concentrate-  (I get mine at a local cherry farm) 

I use one tablespoon in a lime Lacroix 

The Trusted Lab– Sleep Gummies

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Are you cooking brunch or dinner or headed out? I would love to know in the comments below.

May you have a beautiful Easter Sunday full of God’s love and blessings✝️🙏🏻 and a great rest of the week. Thank you for stopping by and reading.“ Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife” 

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Easter Table Setting For Two

Hello Pretty Ladies,

A little Easter Table Setting  For Two on our (Kitchen island) … Perfect for Easter Breakfast or Brunch! I had a little fun creating a small table setting; wouldn’t this be fun for the kids or grandkids, too? 🍽🐇🥕🌸🌿

Of course, this little tablescape for two would be easy to adapt for a place setting of four, six, eight, or whatever number you might be hosting. All you would need to do is keep adding in the place settings for the proper number of attendees. 

As you can see, I love adding layers and textures to interest you. One of my best tips is to use what you have. See what you might already own with a similar feel or color pallet. You can always add a couple of affordable purchases to create a similar feel. 

I hope you enjoy this little Easter Table inspiration. 

Easter Table Setting For Two

 

Easter Table Setting For Two

 

Why a Festive Table For Two

I know midlife can have you sharing your family, and some of you have shared that you only host Holidays every other year. This doesn’t mean you can’t have a festive table setting for you and your hubby. Creating a festive little Easter table setting doesn’t take much time, and you can use what you have.

Because it’s just the two of you, if you wanted to pick up little egg holders like I did or grab a couple of festive easter mugs or plates, you’re only purchasing two, which makes shopping affordable. I picked up these little gold eggs and bunny egg cups at Target’s dollar spot. 

Easter Table Setting For Two

Where to Shop & Use What You Have

I found some adorable things at Target Dollar Spot, Amazon, the Dollar Store, and Hobby Lobby. To complement my Great-Nana’s pink dishes and my goblets from Anthropologie. My Silverware is something I picked up years ago, and I adore it. I’ve linked something similar HERE for you. 

Add texture and Layers.

Adding texture and layers is easy. Mixing metals, glassware, and fabrics gives texture. Layer your place setting by using a placemat and a charger, and then your place settings add texture and interest. Tip: You don’t have placemats? Use a napkin or a handkerchief, even scraps of fabric. If you don’t have a charger, use a large dinner plate from a different place setting collection. 

Usually, I cook a big Easter dinner for All the boys and their friends, so a place setting for two might be appropriate for Ben and me to enjoy a little coffee and pastry before church. Or a great idea for a special little treat shared with the grandkids. 

Easter Table Setting For Two

Creating a Center Piece

A great way to create an easy Center Piece is to use a long wooden dough bowl or a tray. If you have little collections of Rabbits or Easter items, you can create layers within that bowl or tray, which acts as an anchor. A good rule to remember is to work in odd numbers when creating vignettes and remember to have space between the collections /Vignettes. Also, remember to add height to your collections; don’t have all your items be the same size. 

I always have fresh flowers in our home, and if you’re not good at arranging them, a cheap and easy way to incorporate flowers in your displays is to use baby’s breath. It’s inexpensive; you just cut them at the same length to give that bushel effect. It’s pretty and easy to do. 

 

One of my favorite quotes

“I believe in Christ like I believe in the sun—not because I can see it, but by it, I can see everything else.” —C.S. Lewis.

Easter Table Setting For Two

Easter Recipes

Here are a few of my Favorite Easter Recipes, which my family loves. My scallop potato recipe is a great Easter side paired with Ham. This Brussels Sprouts and Asparagus dish is another great side for brunch or dinner. They’ll love eating their veggies. As for dessert, my Easy Strawberry Shortcake is always a hit and tastes like Spring. Finally, here’s my secret recipe for the BEST Carrot cake.

Friday Favorite’s weekly round up

Gold Plate Chargers | Gold Silverware | Vace assortment | Bunnies | Bunny Plates | Pink Gobblets | White Dishes | Pink Napkins

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  • The Bunny plates are on sale for 54% off for the set of 4 and will arrive on Friday in time for Easter. 

Easter Table Setting For Two

For a special treat …. I have joined 3 of my Girlfriends for a  Blog hop and would love for you to head over to their blogs for some Spring inspiration.

BLOG HOP⬇️

Dawn  With @partytildawn on Instagram and her Blog Party Til Dawn 

Suzanne With @crazyblondelifeblog and her Blog Crazy Blonde Life Blog

Cindy With @lululoves7_and her Blog Lulu Loves 7

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Are you cooking brunch or dinner or headed out? I would love to know in the comments below.

May you have a beautiful Easter Sunday full of God’s love and blessings✝️🙏🏻 and a great rest of the week. Thank you for stopping by and reading.“ Easter Table Setting For Two” 

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Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Hello, Pretty Ladies, and Happy Sunday,

I hope you’ve had a great week; my family and I had a great Spring Ski vacation last week. We headed to Idaho and Wyoming on a road trip and stayed at the Moose Creek Ranch in the Teton National Forest. It was the most relaxing and peaceful vacation, packed with winter sports, family time, and great food. The perfect place to Head for a Ski trip – Moose Creek Ranch

The drive is about 4 hours from where we live in Utah. Easy drive north to the beautiful Teton mountain air, just outside Victor, Idaho, and about 30 minutes from Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee, Wyoming.  View my Instagram Reel Here 

You might remember Ben and I went over the Summer and experienced the ranch in its late Summer glory. View HERE

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

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To receive 20% off lodging, use the code “D’ARCY20” at check out!

 

 

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Moose Creek Ranch

Originally built 1930

Moose Creek Ranch property is a unique getaway experience. Set in the Teton National Forest

On a river with a pond, a private 10 acres of beautiful Mountain landscape. Majestic pine trees and snow-capped mountains give you a secluded, private feeling, with beautiful sunrises and sunsets and the sounds of nature truly a relaxing experience. I highly recommend this beautiful year-round ranch. 

Several properties’ lodging options include a main lodge for large families, mini cabins, luxury suite cabins, clamping tents on the stream, an airstream rental, and RV parking. On this trip, we stayed at the “Ranch House,” a beautiful mountain home on the property that sleeps 14/16 people. 

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

Activities on the Ranch

There are yard games, Picnic tables, tepees, and several firepits around the property where you can sit, chat, and make s’mores. Each room comes with s’mores kits for you to enjoy at one of the many fire pits on the property.

E-bike rentals and Horseback riding are available for a small fee (reservation recommended) In the Spring & Summer.

Indoor main lodge for lounging by the fire, reading a book, or getting some work done. A game room with a pool table, air hockey, board games, and snacks

In the summer, there is a happy hour from 4-6, and on Saturday night, there is live music from 6-8 around the fire. With singer-songwriter Greg Hise on Saturdays from 6-8 pm. For the Winter, want to enjoy A draft beer or glass of wine after skiing or before dinner? Grab a seat at their bar and relax.

Winter activities include snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. This Ranch is a four-season resort with hiking and biking from Spring through Fall.

Complementary breakfast is served in the main lodge.

 

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

 

Moose Creek Ranch Barn

A large, beautiful rustic barn for weddings, corporate events, family reunions, and Christmas/Holiday parties

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

The Ranch House

The Ranch House is where we stayed on or visited this trip, a beautiful mountain home on the property that is perfect for large families or a small family reunion. A home that sleeps 14 to 16 people, with a full kitchen, a living and family room, and a game area. This home has four Bedrooms and three full baths, as well as a private deck with a firepit and views of the property’s pond and majestic mountains.

 

Winter Family Vacation- Moose Creek Ranch

 

How far away does Moose Creek Ranch Sit from a Town

10 min from Victor, Idaho, Main Street has restaurants and shopping

25 minutes to Driggs for a larger town with more restaurants and shopping

30 min to Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park–

 

Restaurants we love in the Area

Big Hole BBQ – A small restaurant with delish smoked & BBQ dishes. They also have a nightly special and the best appetizers. This little place fills up fast, and we highly recommend going early. Serving breakfast and lunch

Pinky G’s Pizza– ( On dinners Dine-in and Dives) In Victor and Jackson Hole- The one in Victor is super tiny, with only two tables to dine in; I highly recommend taking it out.  Great pizza, garlic cheese bread, etc. 

The Royal Wolf is a restaurant and bar with a great outdoor patio for Summer dining. I love their Chef salad; it’s yummy. Ben got the fish and chips and said it was good, but he wouldn’t get it again; he prefers their sandwiches. 

Cowboy Coffee—In Jackson Hole, this is a great coffee house that serves pastries. If you’re a coffee lover, this is a must-stop in Jackson Hole. 

Snake River Roasting Co. is a roasting house and cafe that serves a full breakfast and lunch. They also sell gift items and coffee to take home. 

This family of mine is coffee lovers, and we love to visit both of these coffee houses.

What I wore on this trip HERE

 

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Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you had a wonderful week. It’s hard to believe we are already headed into the last week of January. I am ready for the month of love and to speed up winter. Let’s hurry and get to Spring! 

Today, I’m sharing some things I’ve loved lately for Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14, a couple of things for Valentine’s Day, some pieces I’ve been wearing or using on repeats, and a few items you’ll love if you’re headed on a warm-weather trip. Let’s not forget about the SALES you don’t want to miss.  

 

10 Things I’ve Been Loving for Friday Favorites

1.  It’s no secret I love Tea, Iced Tea and Hot tea. This is my Favorite Hot tea, and here’s How I Make a London Fog. 

Recipe: 1 tea pod or bag, one pump of Vanilla syrup, Heavy cream, about 2-3 Tablespoons 

 

2. These Glass mugs with Gold spoons make me happy and look beautiful. (on Sale 48% off)

 

3. This Vitamin C Serum is cream and brightens skin, helping hydrate! It’s 25% off with code 10YEARS. I Layer this before my moisturizer 

 

4. Winter in Utah calls for a coat, and this one I’ve been wearing on repeat. It’s on major sale for $52 and A BEST SELLER

Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

5. This Lip Balm feels great on my lips and keeps them soft and hydrated.

Safe 25% with Code 10YEARS. It makes a great gift.

 

6. These jeans have been my go-to lately. I also love the wash and large cuff; you can style them casually and dress them up in business casual.

Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

7. You might like A couple of shows we’ve been watching lately if you haven’t already seen them.

The Shows are perfect for the weekends

-The Hill (Ricky Hill Baseball movie) On Netflix- (A true story and a good tear-jerker) This is one the whole family will love.

-Suits TV series on Netflix- A show about a Law firm, Lawyers, and cases. (My hubby calls in a Lawyer soap opera)

– My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2- Another one for the whole family; my hubby and I did laugh and enjoyed it. All the original cast started in it as well. 

 

8. How cute is this sweater? Perfect for the month of love❤️ Check out a couple more fun Sweaters below.

 

9. Spanx has launched an entirely new line of this bootie boost leggings I’ve been wearing on repeat, several new air essential pieces, and Workwear essentials.  See some of my favorites below.

Friday Favorites and Weekend Sales #14

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10. If you’re headed on a warm-weather vacation, here are a few of my Top sellers you might want to take with you. Pink & Orange stripe sweater: These affordable denim shorts are perfect over swimsuits. My go-to self-tanner is this tote bag ( save 20% on a tote with code DARCY20)—these sandals & Hats, and this dress you’ll wear on repeat this Spring & Summer. 

Sales for the Weekend:

Loft 30% off full priced / 60% off sale styles
Colleen Rothschild 25% off site-wide with code 10YEARS
Banana Republic Factory: 50% off everything
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer is normally $32, on sale for $15
Wayfair up to 50% off Big Furniture sale
Click on the store name to take you to the sale.

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Easy Recipe Spicy Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta 

Easy Recipe Spicy Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Sunday, I hope you’re having a great weekend. It’s been snowing for the last 5 days at our home and I am already so over winter!

Today I am sharing a quick and easy recipe for Spicy lemon pepper chicken pasta, that I created this week from leftovers for my Sunday “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy”. This is a great way to use up leftovers or use the recipes below to create 3 easy meals this week. 

Meal #1 We had Smoked lemon peppered chicken on Monday, Full Recipe Here Served with Baked potatoes and asparagus. Yum, we had about 1 1/2 cups of the chicken left. Then on Tuesday, I made one of our favorite pasta dishes See the Recipe HERE & I had Substituted penne pasta, with about 2 1/2 cups of pasta left. Meal # 3 on Friday decided to throw together this quick dish, from what I had in the fridge, from meal 1&2, and let me tell you it was so good. Serve with My Cheater’s homemade garlic bread and a green salad.

 

Easy Recipe Spicy Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

-2 tablespoons olive oil 

-1/2 cup chili onion crunch (Trader Joe’s )

-2 Tablespoons Butter 

-1 1/2 cup chopped  smoked/grilled  lemon pepper  chicken (substitute any protein you have) 

-1 tomato chopped

-1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 

-1 cup shredded Parmesan, Romano Asiago cheeses mixed

-2 to 2 1/2 cup cooked penne pasta  

How to make this one-pot dish:

I created this quick 10-minute meal with leftovers from the fridge. Heat skillet/pan add olive oil, then chili onion crunch, add butter mix together. Add in the tomatoes, stir, then the cooked chicken stir, add the basil and top cheese stir, and serve…A quick lunch or dinner in one pan…. Use what you have to create a yummy meal as well as waste nothing! 

View the Video HERE

Easy Recipe Spicy Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta

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Hudson’s Smoked Brisket Recipe

Hudson’s Smoked Brisket Recipe

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you have had a great first week of the New Year. I had a week of trying to get our house all in order, More like Spring cleaning in January. We had baseboards painted, carpets cleaned, and dryer and air ducts/furnaces cleaned. I also started cleaning all of our plantation shutters as well as got all of our chandeliers cleaned. Feels great to start the New Year with a clean fresh home. 

Sunday’s are a day I share a recipe here on the blog as part of my “In the Kitchen with D’Arcy Series” and today I am sharing our oldest son Hudson’s Smoked Brisket Recipe. This is a recipe we shared with you over on Instagram stories and had so many of you wanting to make it. (When we shared in stories we shared videos and I wasn’t thinking about adding to the blog) so, please excuse that we don’t have hardly any photos. We make this often, so I’ll add more later. 

If your family loves smoked meat they will love this recipe. I love that I can create several different meals with this one cut of meat. (we always do a large cut of meat for this reason.) Read to the end to see what other meals you can create. 

Hope you and your family enjoy this as much as our family does. 

Hudson’s Smoked Brisket Recipe

 

Hudson’s Smoked Brisket Recipe:

A fresh cut of Brisket (from your local butcher is preferred for best cut & quality)

1 bottle of Buc-ee’s Brisket Rub (substitute: pepper, garlic salt, cumin, onion powder)

1 bottle of Grey Poupon

Course Ground Pepper

Himalayan Salt

Hudson’s Smoked Brisket Recipe

The process:

Start by trimming your brisket while leaving some thin fat layers on the meat to keep it from drying out (trim all thick fat sections down). Slather the entire cut of meat in Grey Poupon. (I start with the fat side facing down so it can face up when you are finished)

Rub in the Buc-ee’s Brisket Rub until the entire cut is moderately covered (for an 8 lb cut you should use about half the bottle of both the mustard and rub). Add small amounts of ground pepper and Himalayan salt on both main sides.

The trimming and rub is now finished, I keep my brisket fat side up in a smoking tray and cover the tray with cellophane. (don’t wrap the cut itself in anything so it doesn’t make a huge mess). I let the Brisket rest in the fridge for 72 hours, I recommend a 48-hour minimum on this step to let the mustard cure onto the meat (this will give you the perfect bark at the end of the smoke).

Getting the Smoker Ready

When the cure time is up start your smoker and let it pre-heat to 270 F, some will say this is hot for smoking but I have found this temperature to be the best to keep the Brisket from drying out while also not taking 12+ hrs to cook. At 270 F the brisket should take roughly 1 hour per pound for reference. For pellets, I use “competition blend” which is an excellent all-around pellet to smoke just about anything.

I am not trying to infuse a specific wood smoke flavor into this cut of meat it has plenty of great flavors to begin with, however, if you do prefer a wood smoke flavor I would recommend using hickory pellets.

Cooking on Temperature not heat

Use an internal thermometer and probe it into the thickest part of the cut to monitor the temperature as it cooks, we are cooking to temperature not on time. 

When to wrap the Brisket

Put your cut of brisket directly on the middle rack of your smoker fat side up and let it cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Once the cut reaches this temperature take the meat out of the smoker and wrap the entire cut in butcher paper. This step is crucial to get the meat past the “stall” and will help keep the moisture locked into the cut without slowing the cooking time down by hours.

Once wrapped put the meat back into the smoker fat side up and cook until the temperature reaches 203-205 F. At this stage the meat is finished smoking, take the meat out of your smoker and leave it wrapped in butcher paper. Let it rest on the counter for at least 1 hour before slicing. I highly recommend letting your cut rest for 1 1/2 to 2 hours to let the moisture make its way back into the meat, it will still be hot when sliced. If time isn’t on your side 1 hour will suffice. 

Once the rest time has ended unwrap the meat from the butcher paper and slice against the grain to your desired thickness. You should have a very nice crispy dark “bark” on the entire outer edge and with the fat trimmed properly you should only have a few slices that will have minimal fat attached. 

Sauces and other Meals

For me, this method requires no sauces of any kind and you can eat it as is but if you prefer a sauce go ahead a serve with your favorite BBQ sauce. With leftovers, we like to pull it and make pulled brisket sandwiches or sliders. For sandwiches, we use Texas Spicy BBQ sauce or Carolina Style BBQ sauce, both from Traeger. However, if you make a killer homemade BBQ sauce, definitely use that! We also do the same with tacos; shred the brisket to your liking and reheat it in fresh pico.

Hudson’s Smoked Brisket Recipe

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The Best of The Best Cyber Week Sales 2023

The Best of The Best Cyber Week Sales 2023

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

I hope you had a beautiful Thanksgiving family and friends. I cooked up a storm and prepared the house for a large crowd. We love having a house full, it makes my heart happy and cooking and entertaining is my love language. 

I don’t know about you, but I love a good sale, and Today I am rounding up the BEST of the BEST  Cyber Week Sales. These are the sales I already started shopping for, and some of the brands I adore and their sales are too good not to post! I started to share more hands-on samples etc., in stories starting Thanksgiving and will continue until the sales end. so, make sure to tune in over on Instagram stories to get more info etc.

The BEST of the BEST Cyber Week Sales

|Sales Happening this Cyber Monday|

(Tap the store name to shop)

Several sales are good until 11/29

 

ANTHROPOLOGIE Up to 50% off the entire site –

 

Banana Republic Factory

60% off everything with an extra 20% off

 

Brindle Boutique– 40% off for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Your code is Darcy40.

Now until the end of the month for 30% off code is Darcy30

 

Caraway– up to 20% sitewide. Best Pans and bake wear as well as safe to cook

 

Cecilia New York – 30% off starting 11/19 Use code earlyaccess

 

– 40% off the entire site code DARCYV

 

The Best of The Best Cyber Week Sales 2023

Chico’s Several Styles 30% off markdowns

 

Colleen Rothschild – Alert *Mark your Calendar’s BIGGEST sale of the YEAR 30% off site-wide STARTS Nov.16th Code- CYBER

The Best of The Best Cyber Week Sales 2023

Dime Beauty–30% off with up to 50%  Starts 11/23 at 9:00 am code DARCY.BF

 

Express – More deals today…50% off everything Beat the Holiday Rush plus a huge selection of $19 and $39 jeans

 

Grandlash– 20% off sitewide + $11 steals until tomorrow, 11/29! 🛍

 

Gibsonlook– 50% off over 200 items and 40% off Blazers 

 

Goli–EARLY-ACCESS Black Friday Deal 🤩 Offer & enjoy 42% OFF everything & and 57% OFF first-time subscriptions ALL Week Long 🔥

 

J Crew factory– 50% off outerwear

 

J Jill– 30% off the entire site extra 40% off Sale styles

 

Kut from the Kloth– jeans as low as $29 up to 75% off sitewide use code JOY30

 

Loft– Black Friday  & cyber sales are 50% off the entire purchase.

 

Lumineux– 40% off with my link (tap on the brand name) Best teeth whitener

 

Lisi Lurch– Jewelry 40% to 60% off  blk starts 11/20 and ends 11/29

 

Nordstrom– Fall sale with up to 50% off

 

New Balance– $79 select styles

 

PrintFresh 30% off code Joy 11/16-11/27

Quilted koala- 30% 0ff entire site

Some of the Biggest sales of the Year

 

Serena & Lily– 25% to 70% off sale of the year

 

Sephora-30% off the Sephora Brand

 

Soma–   Several pieces are on sale for $29 and Christmas Pj’s 40% off  several other items  until 11/29

 

Social Threads– Several new Items added to the sale section 

 

Spanx– Black Friday Deals start on 11/21 Stay tuned and then 5 days of Daily deals starting on 11/23  until 11/27 * Make sure to watch my Instagram stories for every day’s deal! With 20% off the entire site

 

Steve Madden– Black Friday started  30% off sitewide Use code FRIDAY

 

 T3 Hair Tools– Plus, my followers can stack my code (T3FRIEND15) with the 25% discount for 40% off!!

 

Tula–  Use my code to stack on the savings DARCY15 for 15% off on top of  30% at TULA.com – PLUS free shipping with no minimums all month! You have a HUGE opportunity to save and Tula doesn’t do this often so now’s the time to stock up on holiday gifts! Plus 40% off select items 

This sale offers massive savings on all of our holiday kits, stocking stuffers, and best sellers. With your code, followers can save up to 60% on products! 

 

ULTA– Black Friday deals up to 50% start TODAY plus 5x the points

 

 Victoria Emerson– Several pieces for $20

 

 Loft 50% off 1 style & 40% off the rest

 

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Black Friday Sales Guide Starts Now

Black Friday Sales Guide Starts Now

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

Happy Friday! Is it me or do the weeks keep going by faster and faster? I’ve had the whole week to myself, as my guys went to Las Vegas for a Formal one-race week. I was supposed to go and decided I would really like to have time alone at home to get caught up and get things done. Although I did accomplish quite a bit, I didn’t get everything checked off my list, and a little disappointed that tie just flies by. Do you ever feel like that? Or do we just try to accomplish too much in too short of time?

What’s Happening today

Today, I decided to do a little different share for Friday, As all of the Black Friday sales are starting or starting soon, I thought it would be a good idea to combine a great gift guide that is all items on SALE. Who doesn’t want to purchase great gifts and get them on sale? A sales round-up with shopping links and discount codes to save even more was something I thought you would love.

My Black Friday Sales Guide Starts Now, Some sales have already started and some are starting any day. I have shared the dates and easy links (just tap on the brand name and It will take you straight to shopping) Make sure to use the codes I’ve provided at checkout as some are stackable for more savings. Again thank you for using my links as I receive a tiny commission at no cost to you, which helps my small business. 

Below you’ll find a fun gift guide for her, of items all on sale, As well as a full Sale round-up of all the Brands I love and know you love too. Happy Sales shopping, OX

Black Friday Sales Guide Starts Now

9 Great Gift Ideas all on sale

  1. Charlotte Tilbury- Gift sets
  2. Lisi Lurch- Jewelry 
  3. Victoria Emerson- $15-$20 Jewelry 
  4. Colleen Rothschild- Beauty products & Skincare
  5. Style Collective- Buttery soft throws, a great dupe for Barefoot dreams
  6. Amazon- sweater
  7. Tula- skincare and gift sets
  8. Travel Mirror- Lights up and magnifies 
  9. T3-Hair Tools – Great hair dryers and curling irons etc.

Black Friday Sales Guide Starts Now

|Sales Happening this Weekend|

(Tap the store name to shop)

ANTHROPOLOGIE 30% off entire site -40% off select furniture and home

 

Banana Republic Factory

60% off everything with an extra 20% off

 

Brindle Boutique– 40% off for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Your code is Darcy40. 

Now until the end of the month for 30% off code is Darcy30

 

Caraway– up to 20% sitewide. Best Pans and bake wear as well as safe to cook

 

Cecilia New York – 30% off starting 11/19 Use code earlyaccess

 

– 40% off the entire site code DARCYV

 

Chico’s Several Styles 30% off markdowns

 

Colleen Rothschild – Alert *Mark your Calendar’s BIGGEST sale of the YEAR 30% off site-wide STARTS Nov.16th Code- CYBER

 

Dime Beauty–30% off  Starts 11/23 9:00 am code DARCY.BF

 

Express – Black Friday starts today…50% off everything Beat the Holiday Rush

 

Grandlash– 20% off sitewide + $11 steals until tomorrow, 11/12! 🛍

 

Gibsonlook– 30% off over 400 items using code DARCY30

 

Goli–EARLY-ACCESS Black Friday Deal 🤩 Offer & enjoy 42% OFF everything & and 57% OFF first-time subscriptions ALL Week Long 🔥

 

J Crew factory– 50% off outerwear

 

J Jill– 30% off the entire site extra 40% off Sale styles

 

Loft– Black Friday sales are 50% off the entire purchase.

 

Lumineux– 20% off with my link (tap on the brand name) Best teeth whitener

 

Lisi Lurch– Jewelry 40% off  blk starts 11/20

 

Nordstrom– Fall sale with up to 50% off

 

New Balance– $79 select styles

 

PrintFresh 30% off code Joy 11/16-11/27

 

Some of the Biggest sales of the Year

 

Serena & Lily– 25% to 70% off sale of the year

 

Sephora-30% off the Sephora Brand

 

Soma– 3 Bras for $99  several pieces on sale for $29 and Christmas Pj’s 37% off   until 11/7

 

Social Threads– Several new Items added to the sale section 

 

Spanx– Black Friday Deals start on 11/21 Stay tuned and then 5 days of Daily deals starting on 11/23 * Make sure to watch my Instagram stories for every day’s deal! 

 

Steve Madden– Black Friday started  30% off sitewide Use code FRIDAY

 

 T3 Hair Tools– Plus, my followers can stack my code (T3FRIEND15) with the 25% discount for 40% off!!

 

Tula–  Use my code DARCY15 for 15% off at TULA.com – PLUS free shipping with no minimums all month! You have a HUGE opportunity to save and Tula doesn’t do this often so now’s the time to stock up on holiday gifts! Plus 40% off select items 

This sale offers massive savings on all of our holiday kits, stocking stuffers, and best sellers. With your code, followers can save up to 60% on products! 

 

ULTA– Black Friday deals up to 50% start TODAY plus 5x the points

 

 Victoria Emerson– Several pieces for $20

 

 Loft 50% off 1 style & 40% off the rest

 

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Favorite Side Dish Recipes For Thanksgiving

Favorite Side Dish Recipes For Thanksgiving

Cooking for the holidays Can be stressful; I hope you try our Family’s favorite side dish recipes that are very easy to make and you can whip up fast. Helping you to enjoy cooking and entertaining a large crowd.

 Favorite Side Dish Recipes for Thanksgiving from our home to yours.

Favorite Side Dish Recipes for Thanksgiving.

Holiday Family Favorite, Nana Holiday’s stuffing (Holiday is my maiden name) I grew up on this recipe, and my Family enjoys it as much as I do. If I take this to a party, everyone asks for the recipe. It’s effortless and full of flavor. 2 essential must-haves make this dish, and you can not substitute. (unless you need to make a vegetarian dish)

The stuffing bread crumbs need to be Mrs.Cubbisons, and you need REAL Butter. I hope you enjoy 3 of our Favorite Side Dish Recipes for Thanksgiving. Because once you’ve made these side dishes, your Family will want them every year like mine.

3 favorite side dish recipes

Below you’ll find our three favorite side dish recipes for Thanksgiving and cooking for the holidays, Stuffing, Glazed Carrots, and Green bean casserole. I make these throughout the year with other dishes, as the stuffing is great for my stuffed chicken breast, and the carrots go great with a Ham or roast beef dish. And the Green bean casserole is a great dish to take to a potluck or a side with any meat dish.

Nana Holiday’s Stuffing:

Large stockpot (bigger than 15qt)

9 X 13 pan Greased     I love this one HERE

Strainer and a large bowl or Pyrex bowl HERE

2 12oz Box Herb seasoned Stuffing mix Mrs. Cubbinson

1 12oz box cornbread stuffing mix Mrs. Cubbinson 

6 cups of Chicken broth (this is a little more than you’ll need) use extra for making gravy

         (Can Use Vegetable broth if need a vegetarian dish)

1 bunch of celery chopped

2 onions chopped

2 cubes butter (plant-based Butter if need a vegetarian dish)

 Two teaspoons of Garlic salt

2 teaspoons Onion salt

2 teaspoons Pepper

Two teaspoons salt

1 Tablespoon of Parsley 

One Tablespoon of Poultry seasoning (or sage) 

1 teaspoon of Kitchen Bouquet (this is a must-have seasoning for turkey and chicken dishes) 

Directions

Add Butter, celery, and onion to the stockpot until softened, then add Chicken broth and all the seasonings to the stockpot and bring to a boil. 

Place a strainer over a Pyrex bowl (or bowl) and pour the mixture from the stockpot over the strainer. Next, add dried stuffing to the stockpot, add all the veggies from the strainer over the stuffing mixture, stir, then slowly add liquid stock to the dried mixture until moist (needs to be able to make a ball, not too wet).

The strained liquid left over you can use to create your gravy for more added flavor. Use stuffing to stuff turkey (your preference) & place leftovers in the greased 9X13 pan, and bake Stuffing at 350 for about 30 mins. I don’t stuff the turkey; put it all in the pan. 

Favorite Side Dish Recipes for Thanksgiving.

Glazed Carrots

These Carrots are so good that non-vegetable lovers will love them.

1 1 /2 lb baby carrots or diagonal cut carrots 

3 tbsp of Butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 cups orange juice

1/8 Tbsp cornstarch

pinch on ginger

Garnish Rosemary or basil

Steam carrots set aside ( if you don’t have a steamer, boil until soft) 

Directions

In a Saucepan, add Butter, sugar, juice, and bring to a bubble. Whisk in cornstarch. Cook until thick, add ginger, and carrots, stir gently, and or into a dish.  Garnish with Rosemary or my favorite basil.

 

Favorite Side Dish Recipes for Thanksgiving.

Not your Regular Green bean casserole 

1 can 10 1/2 oz of Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom soup

3/4 cup of heavy cream

1/8 tsp black pepper

1/2 cube of Butter melted

4 cups of cooked French green beans (you can use frozen or fresh) Don’t use canned

1 can of French’s Crispy fried onions

1 pound of cooked bacon chopped up

Directions

Mix soup, cream, pepper, and Butter in a 1 1/2 qt baking dish. Stir in beans 1/2 the onions, and 1/2 the bacon. Bake at 350 for 30 min or until bubbly hot. Stir and then top with remaining onions and bacon. Bake for 5 min or until onions are golden.  

 

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Favorite Side Dish Recipes For Thanksgiving

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