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Welcome to Olive Jude! I'm Jen...wife, mother, daughter and home enthusiast! Infused with some sweet recollections and a side of sarcasm, this blog shares my creative adventures in cooking, decorating, and entertaining. I am inspired by my mother's belief and attitude that with just a little extra effort, you can make something ordinary into something extraordinary. Read More…

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Is it even spring in Germany if we’re not enjoyi Is it even spring in Germany if we’re not enjoying white asparagus at dinner? 🌱Tonight’s take on this seasonal delicacy is a rich and creamy Spargel soup inspired by @asausagehastwo 🥣 .
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And is it even spring at my house if I’m not sipping a crisp cold Chardonnay in the sun? ☀️ We’ve found our local favorite at @weingutknewitz and now we’re stocked for the season. .
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Give your dishes some blooming spring vibes. 🌸 Give your dishes some blooming spring vibes. 🌸 Crisp endive leaves are nature’s little scoops and they make sharing a simple chopped chicken Caesar salad a little more fun. 🥗 .
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It’s almost Super Bowl Sunday and I have a snack It’s almost Super Bowl Sunday and I have a snack idea for you! 🏈 .
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Everyone’s favorite floret gets roasted ‘til slightly crisp making it the perfect flavor bomb for dunking in my Cilantro Chimichurri Aioli dip. It’s a mash up of two favorite sauces…turned dip…turned impressive game day grub. 🙌🏻
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Grab the recipe for this lighter game day option on the blog or click the link in my profile. 👆🏻
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We all know soup is a meal that comforts us from t We all know soup is a meal that comforts us from the inside and can easily satisfy our cravings. It’s such a simple pleasure! 🍲
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Soup is also a convenient dinner strategy. Not only is it filling and economical, but it’s a perfect meal when you’re lacking time and your schedule is filled with so many responsibilities. .
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My Rosemary Mushroom Chicken Corn Chowder can be on the table in 30 minutes so you can combat the most hectic of weeknights. 🌽 🥣
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Want the recipe? It’s just a click away right up there in my profile. 👆🏻
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My mini embroidery hoops crafts are still taking o My mini embroidery hoops crafts are still taking over my decor this Christmas. 🎄 These faux fur and plaid ornaments make a big statement on my tree. 🐆 Head to my blog and check out all my fun and festive DIY hoop ideas. Link in profile. ☝🏻
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This Thanksgiving cocktail is really a pleasant su This Thanksgiving cocktail is really a pleasant surprise the moment you raise your glass, making the start to your holiday feast anything but ordinary. 🦃 “Off the Vine” starts with fresh sage and roasted black grapes that are muddled together to add a hint of savory, warm flavor and just the right amount of sweetness before topping with vodka and ginger ale. 🍇 This festive cocktail is just as awesome as the holiday’s signature food. What are you toasting with this year? 🥂 Recipe link in profile. .
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A hearty stuffed sweet potato is perfect for cold- A hearty stuffed sweet potato is perfect for cold-weather blasts and this one is loaded with crumbled Italian sausage and fragrant caramelized fennel. 🍠 .
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It’s an uncomplicated, stick-to-your-ribs, winning dish and it will warm you from the inside. Do you love a stuffed sweet potato too? Recipe link in profile. ☝🏻
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It felt like a crispy sage chicken and roasted red It felt like a crispy sage chicken and roasted red grape kind of night for dinner. 🍗 🍃 🍇
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Inspired by my Skillet Herb Pork Chops with Roasted Grapes from the blog, this is an easy weeknight dish the whole family devours.🍴 .
It starts on the stove top and then gets a  little time in the oven for the juices to mingle and the grapes to roast until they are about to burst. .
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This savory broth of garlic, shallots, and white wine also gives me the perfect excuse to sip a little (since the bottle is open anyway😉) on this rainy Monday here in Germany.🍷 😃 .
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It feels a bit like soup weather today 🥣 and t It feels a bit like soup weather today 🥣  and these fall vibes have me craving the earthy flavor of mushrooms. 🍄 .
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Meet my Iightened up, won’t-stick-to-your-hips version of a cream of mushroom soup. 🍄 .
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The secret to being lighter? Pureed cauliflower! .
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It’s silky, creamy and oh so decadent with subtle tastes of thyme and sherry. It’s a soup of mushroom lover’s dreams. 🍄
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Recipe link in profile. ☝🏻
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Recipe-> olivejude.com/roasted-cauliflower-cream-of-mushroom-soup/.
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Our first month in Germany has been about finding Our first month in Germany has been about finding comfort in anything familiar while still aiming to be adventurous in all the strange, new things surrounding us. 🇩🇪 .
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Pizza. 🍕 A food that is familiar and comforting. We pretty much know what to expect. .
Flammkuchen. A traditional and rustic German fare is adventurous! .
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I was inspired to make my own twist on this “flame cake” and it was a household hit! #swipeleft for drool-worthy pics. 🤤 This delicious and easy recipe for Charred Scallion and Artichoke Flammkuchen is #ontheblog now. Recipe link in profile. ☝🏻 olivejude.com/charred-scallion-and-artichoke-flammkuchen-german-pizza/
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Thank goodness we decided to move our @webergrills Thank goodness we decided to move our @webergrills across the pond to Germany!  An all-grill approach to dinner is fun and almost effortless with colorful fire-kissed dinners like these loaded chicken and veggie tostadas. 🔥 .
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My crunchy tortilla is piled high with sweet corn and zucchini, chili charred chicken, cotija cheese, cilantro, and all the fixings. 🍗 🌽 🥒 #swipeleft to get your drool on.
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Oh, and the best part about grilled tostadas is that they are easily customizable with the best summer produce from the garden or the local farmer’s market. 🌽 Fire up your grill and tell me what’s going on your summer tostada! .
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Monday Motivation: Don’t stress. Do your best. . Monday Motivation: Don’t stress. Do your best. .
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Finally sharing some big family news! We’ve move Finally sharing some big family news! We’ve moved! .
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My husband’s job has taken us on quite an adventure. We’ve left our town in Connecticut and landed ourselves in Germany! 🇩🇪 With good reason, Olive Jude has been pretty quiet as I tried to sort through this change both mentally and physically. Moving a family of 5+pup across the ocean was not easy, but I’m eager to get back into this blogging world. .
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To my followers that have stuck around, I’m so happy you are still here! It may come in baby steps, but I hope you’ll continue to hang with me as I navigate this new world I’m in. Let’s do this thing! .
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A refreshing and cool spinach yogurt dipping sauce A refreshing and cool spinach yogurt dipping sauce pairs perfectly with seasoned shrimp hot off the grill. 🍃 🍤 It’s perfect as a feel good family dinner or an appetizer to snack on. Go ahead and give it a try! Recipe link in profile. ☝🏻
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Recipe-> olivejude.com/grilled-shrimp-with-a-spinach-yogurt-dipping-sauce/
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Simple. Convenient. Customizable. Filling. Flavorf Simple. Convenient. Customizable. Filling. Flavorful. This is why I love chicken salad. .
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This version gets dressed up with all the best flavors of a taco. 🌮 Loaded with fresh ingredients, this crowd-favorite chicken salad will beat anyone’s lunchtime boredom blues. .
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All the details for my Loaded Taco Chicken Salad are #ontheblog and just one click away. Follow the link in my profile. ☝🏻
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Recipe-> olivejude.com/loaded-taco-chicken-salad/ .
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My friends went nuts over these pretty ice cube fl My friends went nuts over these pretty ice cube flavor bombs! 🍃
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My Veggie and Herb Infused Ice Cubes are so simple to make and they give guests a fuss-free way to create their own flavorful cocktails. #swipeleft to see how they add the perfect pop of color to drinks too. 🍸
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These ice cubes aren’t just for the cocktail enthusiast but they also brighten up sparkling waters and seltzers and pair perfectly with additional garnishes like lemon and lime. 🥒🍋
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Ready to dress up your party drinks? All the details are on the blog so just click that link right up there in my profile. ☝🏻
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Easy Recipe-> olivejude.com/garden-party-veggie-herb-infused-ice-cubes/
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