with love, c.p

with love, c.p

  • The Love I Found After Letting Go

    There’s a particular kind of ache that follows a heartbreak, the kind that leaves you unraveling at your own feet, wondering if the pieces that made you lovable have scattered somewhere too far to ever find again. I’ve been there.… Continue reading

    The Love I Found After Letting Go

  • North Carolina Zoo | Asheboro, NC

    Our Wild Day with the Zoo Trekker Program in Asheboro If you’ve never taken a day trip to Asheboro, North Carolina, let me put this on your radar especially if you love animals, fresh air, and a hint of adventure.… Continue reading

    North Carolina Zoo | Asheboro, NC

  • 5 Places I Ate in Sedona, Arizona

    A Culinary Sojourn Through Sedona: Mariposa, Pisa Lisa, and Butterfly Burger When in Sedona, it’s impossible to ignore the magnetic pull of Lisa Dahl’s restaurants. Each one tells a story—of flavor, of passion, of place. Whether you’re after a refined… Continue reading

  • Divine Llama Winery | East Bend, NC

    Divine Llama Vineyards in East Bend, North Carolina, offers a delightful blend of scenic beauty, award-winning wines, and unique experiences like llama trekking and farm visits. Here’s a glimpse into what you can expect during your visit: 🍷 Wine Tasting Experience… Continue reading

    Divine Llama Winery | East Bend, NC

  • The Quiet Magic of Sunrises

    The Quiet Magic of Sunrises There’s a kind of quiet magic that lives in the early hours of the morning, just before the world wakes up. It’s in that gentle transition between darkness and light—when the sky stretches open and… Continue reading

    The Quiet Magic of Sunrises

  • 7 Summer Trends for 2025

    Summer 2025 Style Forecast: 7 Trends You’ll Be Living In All Season Long If Spring was a soft launch, Summer 2025 is the full debut: bold, body-positive, and beautifully eclectic. This season’s fashion is all about self-expression—with nods to retro cool, nature-inspired… Continue reading

    7 Summer Trends for 2025

  • One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

    While we are chatting about the heat lets hit a 3-peat! I had some ingredients left over from the Jambalaya and the Gumbo so I figured I would get a little more ingredients and make a Cajun chicken pasta! Again,… Continue reading

    One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

  • One-Pot Jambalaya Recipe

    Last week I posted my Crockpot Gumbo Recipe, this week I’m making Jambalaya! Similar but not the same. Gumbo is a soupy stew often served with rice, while jambalaya is a rice-based dish where the rice is cooked in the… Continue reading

    One-Pot Jambalaya Recipe

  • Crockpot Gumbo with Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp

    Hi, I’m back with recipes. I haven’t posted a recipe in a while because I felt like.. An imposter? I also felt like I wanted to take my blog in another direction but I recently remembered how much I enjoyed… Continue reading

    Crockpot Gumbo with Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp

  • Top Rated Restaurants in Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh offers a vibrant lunch/dinner scene with a mix of classic comfort foods, innovative eateries, and cultural flavors. Here are some top spots to consider: Honorable Mentions: Two places I ate that were not on this list: Pittsburgh has a diverse… Continue reading

    Top Rated Restaurants in Pittsburgh