Going Make Up Free
byI’m sure you’ve heard about Alicia Keys attending the 2016 VMAs with no make up. For some, it was a fantastic moment of female…
August, 2016
Beet and Fennel Risotto with Dill
byThere are a few items in my kitchen that I cannot live without. My chef’s knife, a stainless steel pot, my dutch oven, and…
The Ultimate Cooking Guide: Tips and Tricks
byThis is the sixth installment of “The Ultimate Cooking Guide” series! You can read the previous ones here: Terms, Tools, Grains and Starches, Legumes, Fruits and Vegetables, Desserts and…
Apple and Black Pepper Galette
byAs much as I love stone fruit season, I am very much looking forward to apple season, which is just around the corner. Apples…
Chili Cucumber Mango Salad
byWe have been going through another rough(er) sleep patch. Last night, the toddler was up every 15 minutes at one point. He’s not upset…
The Ultimate Cooking Guide: Desserts and Pastries
byThis is the sixth installment of “The Ultimate Cooking Guide” series! You can read the previous ones here: Terms, Tools, Grains and Starches, Legumes, Fruits and Vegetables Although I…
Oatmeal With Bananas, Walnuts, and Roasted Figs
byI’ve been toying around with my bread machine lately in an attempt to teach myself some more baking/dough creating techniques. The toddler and I…
The Ultimate Cooking Guide: Fruits and Vegetables
byAnd here we have the fifth installment of “The Ultimate Cooking Guide” series! You can read the previous ones here: Terms, Tools, Grains and Starches, Legumes There’s a…
Vegetable Lasagna
byAs someone from an American Italian family, I’m slightly embarrassed that I have not posted a lasagna recipe yet. There are certain recipes that…
Smoky Chickpea Wraps With Dill Tahini Sauce
byWe did our family trip to the library over the weekend. What I love most about these trips, aside from the fact that it is…