Maggie’s Menu: Egg in a Heart

Posted by magpie
On February 15, 2016

Message from Maggie: We watched the classic movie Moonstruck last weekend and it inspired this easy Valentine’s Day breakfast. Ingredients: 1 slice whole wheat or gluten free bread Olive oil Heart cookie cutter or sharp knife 1 large egg Directions: Using a heart cookie cutter or a sharp knife use to make a heart shape […]

Make: Painting Stripes

Posted by magpie
On February 13, 2016

Message from Maggie: This is one of the toughest projects I’ve endeavored on our house. We have a tiny vestibule/mud room at the entrance of our house and my mom had the creative idea to paint stripes there. I went for it- and it was frustrating (in fact I cried twice), but I couldn’t be […]

Maggie’s Menu: White Chocolate + Sprinkled Covered Cookies

Posted by magpie
On February 12, 2016

Message from Maggie: Thinking about Valentines and created this simple + pretty treat for my sweetheart. Ingredients: 1 cup White chocolate morsels 1/4 cup Sprinkles 10-20 Cookies, I used gluten free oreos Directions: Pour white chocolate morsels into microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second increments stirring in between until fully melted. Dip […]

Make: Gifting: Historical Finds

Posted by magpie
On February 8, 2016

Message from Maggie: Brad and I got married in April and I was determined to find a thoughtful gift to show how much I loved him. Rather than go the “gold watch route” I remembered hearing about a friend who had done historical research on the property her boyfriend purchased. I kind of filed this […]

Maggie’s Menu: Valentines Day Shrimp Scampi

Posted by magpie
On February 8, 2016

Message from Maggie: We aren’t big on Valentines Day at our house. Its usually an exchange of silly cards and a fancy meal. Check out my plans for this year which include shrimp scampi over this risotto. Ingredients: 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup olive oil oil 10 cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon crushed […]

Maggie’s Menu: Football themed Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Posted by magpie
On February 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: Here is an easy and cutesy Super Bowl themed dessert. Ingredients: 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips 1 pint of strawberries Parchment paper 1 cup of white chocolate chips 1 zip lock bag Directions: Wash strawberries and dry thoroughly. Melt semi sweet in microwavable dish in 30 second increments stirring in […]

Maggie’s Menu: Souper Bowl Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted by magpie
On February 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: We are heading to an annual Super Bowl party with our closest friends. Since it is bound to be filled with appetizers I promised to bring along a main dish. Last year I made chili but this year I am taking it up a notch with chicken tortilla soup. Ingredients: For soup: […]

Make: Gifting: Old Maps

Posted by magpie
On February 6, 2016

Message from Maggie: For years my husband has been giving friends old maps as gifts. To return the favor I have gotten him a few over the years and they are now displayed in our guest room which we now refer to as the “map room.” The maps we have hanging are places important to […]

Make: Modern Home Numbers

Posted by magpie
On February 4, 2016

Message from Maggie: Taking a break from menus, I’m switching gears to modern home making. I wanted to share a simple way to quickly + cheaply modernize the exterior of your home. We live in a traditional row house on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. One of the first things I did when we moved-in […]

Maggie’s Menu: Glazed Salmon

Posted by magpie
On February 3, 2016

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