Just Me and the Boys + A 2,000-Mile Road Trip

By Megan Seckman(l-r) Sam, Christine, Josh, Dominic, and Josh at Bronco Stadium. After Christine Beshara-Repp’s divorce, she found herself short on funds but full of big dreams. All of a sudden, a life stretched out in front of her. Where she was to steer it, was no one’s decision but her own. But like most transitions, it took time; like most divorces, it was complicated. Christine, 42, and her ex-husband were still friends. For a while after the divorce, they actually shared their home together — a simple, temporary solution to a complex family web. Even after [...]

By |2017-11-17T09:30:00-05:00November 17, 2017|Travel|

Everyone’s Favorite Thanksgiving No-Knead Artisan Rolls

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] By Paige RhodesHosting Thanksgiving is stressful enough without having to worry about making everything the day of. Save yourself a ton of trouble by prepping and cooking foods such as vegetables, desserts, and baked goods ahead of time. These recipes can be started even a couple of days before Thanksgiving to give yourself ample time to deal with that turkey and dressing. No-Knead Artisan Rolls Ingredients3 cups all-purpose flour2-3 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp active dry yeast1 1/2 cups warm waterInstructionsIn a large bowl, stir together the flour, […]

By |2018-05-08T14:05:20-04:00November 12, 2017|Food|

Apple Layer Cake With Bourbon Butterscotch Buttercream

By Paige Rhodes Hosting Thanksgiving is stressful enough without having to worry about making everything the day of. Save yourself a ton of trouble by prepping and cooking foods such as vegetables, desserts, and baked goods ahead of time. These recipes can be started even a couple of days before Thanksgiving to give yourself ample time to deal with that turkey and dressing.Apple Layer Cake With Bourbon Butterscotch Buttercream Ingredients For the Cake:4 cups all-purpose flour2 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground allspice1 tsp ground cloves1½ cups unsalted butter,cut […]

By |2018-05-08T14:06:57-04:00November 12, 2017|Food|

Brussels Sprout Salad With Pomegranates and Candied Pecans

By Paige RhodesHosting Thanksgiving is stressful enough without having to worry about making everything the day of. Save yourself a ton of trouble by prepping and cooking foods such as vegetables, desserts, and baked goods ahead of time. These recipes can be started even a couple of days before Thanksgiving to give yourself ample time to deal with that turkey and dressing. Brussels Sprout Salad With Pomegranates and Candied Pecans Ingredients1 pound Brussels sprouts,cleaned and shredded1 cup pomegranate arils2/3 cup chopped candied pecans4 ounces crumbled goat cheesePomegranate-Orange Vinaigrette1/4 cup freshly-squeezedorange juice1/4 cup olive oil2 tbsp […]

By |2018-05-08T14:07:21-04:00November 12, 2017|Food|

What this Medical Student (and Miss Kentucky) is Reading, Watching, Listening to…

By Megan M. Seckman Madelynne Myers, 22, wears the tiara with pride as she makes her way through the small towns of the state, but don’t underestimate this Miss Kentucky USA. Where the runway ends, a future in medicine and public service begins. In May, Madelynne graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in molecular and cellular biology and minors in chemistry and Spanish. Once her year as Miss Kentucky is complete, she plans to begin medical school and pursue a career in pediatric trauma surgery.Madelynne was not born into pageantry. Instead of Toddlers and Tiaras, [...]

By |2017-10-23T08:30:00-04:00October 23, 2017|She's Reading|
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