Anne Jolly

New York

Blogger at Upstate Ramblings

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Anne Jolly Mother ❤️ Blogger 💻 📸 Homeschooler 📚 Foodie 🍜🍪🍹 Finding Balance & Inspiration in Upstate New York

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19 Foolproof Easter Salads for Your Last-Minute Prep

1 week ago | fooddrinklife.com | Anne Jolly

Easter dinner planning often focuses on the ham or lamb while the supporting cast of side dishes gets pushed to the last minute. These 19 salads bring spring colors and flavors to your Easter table without demanding hours of your already limited time. This crowd-pleasing pasta salad is perfect for last-minute Easter preparations when you’re short on time.
21 Old Fashioned Recipes Your Grandmother Kept Secret All These Years

1 week ago | fooddrinklife.com | Anne Jolly

Your grandmother’s vague cooking instructions weren’t accidental—they were strategic. Behind every “cook until it looks right” direction was a grandmother protecting her kitchen reputation and family legacy. These 21 old fashioned recipes will help you fill in the missing gaps!Your grandmother likely guarded this recipe knowing its power to bring the family running to the dinner table at first sniff.
19 Easter Sweets So Good You'll Wonder Why You Save Them For Spring

1 week ago | fooddrinklife.com | Anne Jolly

These 19 Easter treats have been unfairly relegated to a once-a-year appearance despite their universal appeal. From cherry cookies to cookie cakes, these supposedly “Easter-only” desserts deserve a permanent spot in your baking rotation—and after one bite, your family will question why you’ve been holding out on them all year. This showstopping cookie cake packed with mini Cadbury eggs deserves a spot in your dessert rotation beyond spring.
19 Seafood Dinners You Can't Mess Up (We Promise)

2 weeks ago | fooddrinklife.com | Anne Jolly

Spring is the perfect time to retire you heavy winter recipes and breathe new life into your dinner routine. These 19 easfood dinners capture the season’s fresh energy with vibrant ingredients!Break free from your dinner rut with this vibrant Air Fryer Kung Pao Shrimp that brings restaurant-quality Asian flavors to your spring table in under 30 minutes.
The 25 Easter Brunch Recipes We Can't Stop Making (And Neither Will You)

2 weeks ago | fooddrinklife.com | Anne Jolly

Easter brunch stands as the ultimate spring celebration. These 25 keep finding their way back to our Easter spreads year after year. Once you try them, you’ll understand why we can’t help but make them repeatedly—and why your family will request them by name next year. Once you try these pickle-infused deviled eggs at your Easter brunch, you’ll understand why we can’t stop making them.
21 Slow Cooker Recipes That Won't Let You Down When You're Exhausted

2 weeks ago | fooddrinklife.com | Anne Jolly

When your energy tank hits empty, the last thing you want to do is stand at the stove for an hour chopping, stirring, and monitoring multiple pots. These 21 recipes require just minutes of morning prep time but deliver meals so good you’ll wonder why you ever cook any other way when exhaustion strikes. When you’re too exhausted to cook, this Crock Pot Baked Ziti steps up so you don’t have to.
Don't Miss 19 Make-Ahead Easter Sides That Taste Better Than Grandma's

2 weeks ago | fooddrinklife.com | Anne Jolly

Sorry Grandma, but these Easter sides might just outshine your classic recipes. Tradition meets modern efficiency when you prep these standout sides before the holiday rush, allowing flavors to develop overnight while freeing you to focus on family rather than frantic last-minute cooking. This tangy pasta salad with dill pickles outdoes any traditional recipe Grandma might have made, with flavors that actually improve overnight.
Forget Winter Comfort Foods: 19 Spring Dinners To Make Now

2 weeks ago | fooddrinklife.com | Anne Jolly

Spring’s arrival signals it’s time to retire those heavy meals for something fresher and more vibrant. These 21 spring dinner ideas will make you forget all about the hearty comfort foods that got you through winter!These Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs bring spring freshness to your table in just 30 minutes. The bright honey garlic flavor signals a welcome departure from heavy winter stews, delivering a quick dinner option that feels light yet completely satisfying.
17 Timeless Crock Pot Recipes That Never Disappoint When Life Gets Chaotic

3 weeks ago | fooddrinklife.com | Anne Jolly

When life throws curveballs at an alarming rate, the last thing you need is uncertainty about what’s for dinner. These 17 crock pot recipes have weathered decades of food trends because they deliver every single time, regardless of how chaotic your schedule becomes. This slow cooker smothered steak has been a reliable standby during chaotic seasons for generations of home cooks.
25 Taco Tuesday Recipes So Amazing, You'll Want Them Every Night

3 weeks ago | fooddrinklife.com | Anne Jolly

These 25 recipes prove that taco-inspired meals deserve a permanent spot in your dinner rotation all week long. Whether you’re feeding picky kids who only eat familiar foods or adventurous eaters craving something new, these recipes show why Mexican-inspired dishes remain consistently popular. When Taco Tuesday needs a fresh approach, this copycat Chick-fil-A tortilla soup delivers all the familiar flavors in spoon form.