Welcome to the Pretty Pintastic Party 174! This is one crazy week! Hurricane Irma really packed a punch. Here in South Carolina, we experienced high winds, rain and power outages. My family in Middle GA had it much worse. My niece is still without power and my friend’s entire pecan orchard was uprooted. The trees […]
How to Make Mom’s Amazing Southern Fried Chicken
September 11, 2017 by 21 Comments
When it comes to southern fried chicken, my mom is a legend. Over the years, I’ve seen family members scarf down up to seven pieces of her southern fried chicken. I pinkie swear! Yes, it’s that good. The first time my husband tasted my mom’s southern fried chicken, he was hooked – on me and […]
How to Make Comforting and Versatile Vegetable Soup
September 8, 2017 by 20 Comments
Can you hear it? It’s the sound of fall calling out for Versatile Vegetable Soup. Soup season is here! For me, one of the best things about fall and winter is soup. The best thing about Versatile Vegetable Soup is that it’s versatile! Duh! You can add your favorite veggies and leave out the ones […]
How to Have the Perfect Tea Time With the Perfect Tea
September 5, 2017 by 21 Comments
How to Have the Perfect Tea Time is a sponsored post for Adagio Teas. All opinions, as always, are mine. It’s tea time! For me, fall and winter are the perfect seasons for a tea party. During the summer, I’m all about that iced tea. Once the brisk, fall days arrive, I’m ready for some […]
7 Best Grilling Recipes in My World
September 1, 2017 by 19 Comments
Labor Day is almost here and we’re planning our last trip to the beach. Here in South Carolina, summer is still going strong. Hey, we grill steaks on Christmas Day! Don’t judge! These 7 Best Grilling Recipes are family favorites and are fail proof. Just follow the simple directions and you’re good to go! Grilled […]
Pretty Pintastic Party 172 and Weekly Recap
September 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s Friday! Welcome to the Pretty Pintastic Party 172! What have you been up this week? As you know, my daughter, Rebekah, has joined the team here at An Alli Event! Her first article, a review of Legoland, is live. My Cranberry Apple Coffee Cake is amazing and I shared the recipe this past week. I […]
How to Make The Best Grilled Barbecue Chicken
August 30, 2017 by 20 Comments
My mom’s barbecue chicken is the best ever. I remember when I was single and living in Atlanta. I’d visit my family on the weekend and mom would always ask what I wanted for dinner on Friday night. It was always the same, Grilled Barbecue Chicken. And the bread has to be BBQ bread. Doesn’t […]
How to Make the Best Cranberry Apple Coffee Cake
August 28, 2017 by 21 Comments
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BrewToPerfection #MrCoffeeDay #CollectiveBias It’s National Coffee Month! How are you celebrating? I’m over here doing the happy dance and no, I’m not sharing photos! However, I am going to share my favorite way to enjoy a cup of […]
New Contributor and Pretty Pintastic Party 171
August 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hey there and welcome to the Pretty Pintastic Party 171! We’ve got a lot going on this week. But first, let me introduce you to the newest contributor to An Alli Event. I’m excited to announce that my daughter, Rebekah, has joined the team. You’ll be getting to know her much better so stay tuned! Also, […]
How to Make Fried Foods Healthier for You
August 23, 2017 by 20 Comments
Eating fried foods is a guilty pleasure that we all have in life! However, frying is not the healthiest way to cook food. There are ways to make the food you love taste great while not slathering them in grease! Here are a few methods for you to try if you find that you are […]