My brother and his family decided to visit from Texas – not to see us – but to go to Disneyland! Of course, having some of my favorite people close by made it a necessity for Tay and I to play hooky from work and join them at the most magical place on earth! I … More Day Trippin’- Disneyland
It’s been a cold and very winter-y week here in my neck of the woods – but good news – it’s Friday! Here are some things that have been on my radar… I am always on the lookout for good coffee I can brew at home and Stumptown Coffee has been in my mug! Target … More TGIF – fun finds
Smitten Kitchen is one of my all-time favorite blogs to follow. Deb (the genius behind the blog) creates such amazing food from rather simple ingredients. I am always amazed by what I find. This past weekend, I opened my IG account and this amazing photo of a sweet potato dish appeared – and I knew … More Roasted Yams with Chickpeas and Yogurt
Tay and I are heading to Disneyland soon (meeting up with my brother and his family!) and we wanted to make this trip extra special! If you know anything about Disneyland, you know that everything there is ridiculously expensive. I have seen tons of posts on homemade Minnie Mouse Ears and know colleagues at work … More Minnie Mouse Ears
Oh Chrissy Teigen…how I adore you! I love my Brussels Sprouts and I was looking for a new way to make them. I usually do feta, pistachios, and balsamic on my roasted sprouts and I wanted to create something that was a bit fancier for a nice dinner or – possibly- a dish I could … More Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Fancy, complicated desserts with complex flavors have their place in life. Sometimes you want something that is nuanced and unique. Other times, you want a classic. This Cream Cheese Pound Cake is just that- the little black dress of desserts! I was craving a good pound cake. I grew up loving pound cake – my … More Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Happy Friday! Hard to believe that 2020 is here and in full force! Here are some things that I’ve been eyeing so far this year… If you haven’t checked out Sunset magazine’s Instagram feed- you need to! They post fun places, good food, and adorable houses. How sweet is this farmhouse somewhere in Northern California? … More TGIF- fun finds!
A few years ago when I went vegetarian, I did so mostly for ethical and environmental reasons. I don’t eat a lot of meat – most days in my life are meat free- but I have been incorporating a little more meat into my diet as of late. One thing that I have NEVER made … More Roast Chicken
Yesterday you saw the majesty that was homemade hummus and roasted carrots. Almost a perfect meal, right? I thought this meal looked mighty tasty, but it was missing an element. Right when I finished flipping through Sunset magazine, I happened to pick up my Cravings cookbook by Chrissy Teigen and low and behold she had … More Skillet Bread
I have been a huge fan (and constant subscriber) to Sunset magazine for years. It’s my favorite guilty pleasure of the month. I usually try and sit down with a glass of wine and thumb through each issue. I dream about vacations I want to embark on, mentally redecorate my house with their fun finds, … More Roasted Carrots with Red Lentil Hummus
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