Sadie's Nest

Can I just set the table, invite you in, and pretend that no time has passed? If Marvel can do it, with all of their amazing idea people (I’m certain that’s their official title), marketing strategists, and infinite budget; I think I can. I’m going with it. What’s different? Well, WordPress (my blog source) for one, so it’s going to take me a minute to figure this out. (Also, you may have…

A life-long friend of mine knows I’m into food blogging. So when she came across a recipe that said it was “The Best Oatmeal Cookie Recipe We’ve Ever Tried,” she passed it along my way. How sweet is that? Thank you Monica! Of course, being a fan of oatmeal raisin cookies, I had to try it. The recipe came from the Wall Street Journal. I don’t know if I’ve ever made a recipe of theirs before.…

I don’t know a cook who doesn’t appreciate the awesomeness of a home cooked meal ready for you when you’re ready for it. Crock pot meals are the bees knees. I love that with a little bit of assembly, you can get a whole lot of pay off at the end of the day- a great return on your investment. Chicken Cacciatore is hearty and healthy, and really great served on a warm bed of rice. This…

Iced Chai Tea Latte

I made this drink for an India themed dinner party. Immediately I knew I would have to share it during the holidays. Honestly it was like the most beautiful thing I had ever tasted. I know that is a strange thing to say, but it really was. It was complex, but simple; like something I’ve never tasted before, but familiar; aromatic and yet subtle. I think it would be special to serve with a meal or…

Easter Recipe Ideas

In spite of the snowfall this week, spring is here. Which means lighter desserts, such as pavlovas topped with berries and lemon curd, and berry sprinkled tarts are popping up all over my feed. Love.

I’ve assembled a few of my favorite ideas from Martha Stewart, and Southern Living, etc. I’m pretty sure some of these will appear on our dessert table this Sunday.

Reci…

http://sadiesnest.com/loving-lately-easter-dessert/

A piece of Nôtre Dame

It was approaching the summer of 1994, the first time I had visited Paris, France. I was young and naive. I didn’t know a thing about traveling overseas, I barely knew about leaving the borders of Michigan. It was exciting, my first plane ride- and to Europe to boot! I knew nothing about Paris besides the three years of language lessons peppered by short lessons of art…

Scents and Scentsiblity

There is one name you need to know.

kai.

This is Sadie’s all time favorite fragrance and the only perfume oil that Rachel wears.

We love it.

It smells like gardenias.

“our intoxicating perfume oil fragrance made with essential oils in a convenient and easy to use roll-on vial. 

paraben, sulfate, phthalate, phosphate & gluten free. cruelty free. vegan.

Arguably the Best Side Dish Ever

This dish goes with every holiday meal (and any dinner in between). It’s a long-time family favorite. It’s flavorful, decadent, and incredibly easy to make. There are only 4 ingredients, all of which are easy to store. Honest to goodness, it really doesn’t get much better!

3 – 10 oz bags of Frozen Broccoli, thawed and cut into bite-sized pieces

1 – 15 oz…

A Sweet Shop

Easter is right around the corner! That’s big news. According to GoodHousekeeping.com, “In 2018, Americans were estimated to have spent $18.2 billion on Easter.” That means we take our lilies, lamb cakes, and jelly beans very seriously. All kinds of research has been done to find out our resurrection day preferences (hey, they’ve got to sell us what we want). For example, do you…

Low carb and KETO-licious… also vegetarian, but most importantly- so yummy.

It’s finally spring, and we are slowly getting glimpses of the warmer days ahead. You know what that means, time to put away the heavy dishes, and thick gravies. We are lightening the load to make way for lighter apparel. Ahem. But that doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice flavor, it means we get to be creative with the fresh…

Milford BBQ

Milford is a charming community with a picturesque downtown full of lovable shops and restaurants (we hope to feature all of them).

Smoke Street in downtown Milford is doing something right. “Our meats are smoked in-house for up to 12 hours with hickory and cherry wood. From spicy to sweet, to tangy and smoky, we have you covered with six homemade BBQ sauces. At our bar, we have 15…

Spring Break Beauty Essentials

Want to start the season with a soft glow? Who doesn’t want whiter teeth? Need to reduce those bags around your eyes? We’ve picked our favorites!

From Rachel

While I would not call us high maintenance, there are a few products that we love to use in preparation for a sunny spring break. We both tend have dryer skin and hair, thanks to our hypothyroidism…

It was when we were on a family vacation in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan that I had my first Korean beef taco (ok my first 6… we went back for more- again, and again that trip, I couldn’t get enough!) The Little Fleet, is a great place to visit for live music and food, and in the summer they host a “fleet” of food trucks with exceptional menu options. If you’re ever in the area, I highly…

Custom Detroit Eats

We’re a family of six, four, and two… A dozen when you’re trying to make reservations for Sadie’s and Rachel’s families, plus Granny and Gramps. Which is why we always love a restaurant that can accommodate a crowd. I think overall we have good kids, but they’re not church mice. So, when you create a fun casual atmosphere- like a large gathering place in a cleaned up…

Spring Tablescape

Hurray for Spring! We are so ready to welcome this season into our homes! What better way is there to celebrate than with the bright colors and foods springing up around us?

TV dinners, meals on the go, family members with crazy schedules trying to fit in supper when they can… we get it. However, when you can make it happen, family meal time is really worthwhile. Numerous…

Sweet & Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Snacking Healthy

If salty snacks are your thing- I hear you. Chickpeas (a.k.a. garbanzo beans), with 4 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein per serving, are such a healthy alternative to the traditional pretzels and potato chips! (It’s all about the balance.) Not to mention they have such a fun texture when roasted; crunchy on the outside, with a softer dense chew on the innards. And since…