A Lifestyle Blog by Brandi Hull
The very first time I made this bread was when I brought it as an appetizer to a family gathering and every piece was gone before dinner. I recently took it to a baby shower and knew I needed to share it because it’s such a crowd pleaser! Salty, creamy, crunchy, and healthy because it […]
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It’s been nearly four months since I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl, Mila. During this time, I’ve learned to appreciate being truly present and slowing down. Having a baby has been the hardest transition I’ve experienced in my life. It’s also the most amazing blessing. My pregnancy journey was an exhausting one. I […]
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Pregnancy. It’s likely been the most wild experience I’ve had yet in life. After my miscarriage last year, I wanted time to heal and allow myself to consider having children as something that would possibly happen in the future. I didn’t want to pressure myself, I chose not to have further fertility testing or treatments […]
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I missed the celebration yesterday of World Carbonara Day! I cooked this several weeks ago with store bought spaghetti, but I will definitely be making this with my new KitchenAid Gourmet Pasta Press. Spaghetti Carbonara is a traditional Roman dish that brings together some of my favorite ingredients in such a beautiful way. Pasta, pancetta, […]
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As Spring finally appears to be upon us, I’m realizing this is the second year in a row that I will not be packing, moving, and unpacking. It’s been such a nice change for me to put down roots and have a home that I don’t feel the need to leave at the end of […]
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I remember going to Olive Garden as a teenager and wanting to work there solely for the free food. I loved the pasta entrees and the Chicken Parmesan, but my usual order was soup, salad and breadsticks. I would alternate between the Chicken Gnocchi soup and the Zuppa Toscana. Last year, I finally made my […]
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With Small Business Saturday just around the corner, I’ve complied some of my favorite self-started businesses to shop from. Although some have grown into mega-successful companies they started out small – built on trust, loyalty and appreciation for their customers. Not to mention, they give back to their communities. I understand that giving a Starbucks […]
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While I am still processing the last two and a half months and all that has happened, I know it’s time to share my story. I first want to state that while I am sharing many details which could be emotionally triggering if you’ve experienced a miscarriage, my goal is to help educate and share […]
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When I was asked to do a segment for live TV, I answered yes without really thinking about what I was getting into. I will share the link to the segment in this blog post once it airs, and I’m so excited because I honestly only remember half of what I said! Ha! I’ve never […]
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Arizona has been on my bucket list of US states to visit for many years. My mom moved to Phoenix as a teenager and went to high school there. I’ve seen so many amazing pictures from family, friends, and strangers on Pinterest that have shared their own experiences. The furthest west that I had previously […]
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