Whenever we have people over, I always run to Whole Foods to pick up fresh guacamole and mango salsa. I love making my own guacamole but was always hesitant to replicate their mango salsa–cutting one up is a challenge in itself. Well, this past weekend, I sucked it up and made a damn good mango […]
The best thing about summer? Possibly tomatoes. But really, bruschetta is possibly the easiest and tastiest appetizer out there. And since I’m just getting acclimated to my new house/kitchen, the easier the better. My recipe: container of mixed cherry tomatoes (or about 4 vine-ripened tomatoes) handful of basil leaves, chopped (I grabbed mine from the […]
1. dining room chairs / 2. pillow / 3. nesting tables 4. drum pendant / 5. pillow / 6. bar cart 7. gold flatware / 8. navy bed / 9. reclaimed wood dining room table I’m moving in a couple weeks and all I can focus on is home decor. Interior design both excites and exhausts me; I could look for hours on pinterest and blogs but when it comes to execution, I have a hard […]
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: I’m not a baker. Although I think these cookies are delicious, I generally look at baking them as a tedious task. Eric has been living at the office lately and I wanted to lift his spirits a bit; nothing makes him happier than these salted chocolate […]
Homemade granola was a household staple growing up. Although I begged and pleaded for the packaged granola at the grocery store (you know the kind with huge, nutty, chunky clusters…mmm), my mom wouldn’t budge because she made herself at home and unlike the store-bought version, it wasn’t full of additives . As I got older, […]
I know, I know–I’m about a century behind on the smoothie craze. My mom, however, is one of the original pioneers of the smoothie movement. She’s been forcing them down my throat for as long as I can remember. Every single time I’m home, she makes me a healthy smoothie for breakfast (and yes, they’re […]
I hesitate describing anything as “grown up” but since I used sriracha in the ‘recipe’, I deemed it appropriate. Grilled cheese is possibly my favorite type of sandwich; what’s not to love about melted cheese paired with crusty bread that’s grilled with sizzling butter? I love to add avocado for a little more texture and […]
I see myself as a dip connoisseur. At any given party, you’ll find me near the dips and snacks. Perhaps my love of dips stems from my early love affair with chips and salsa. From there it grew into guacamole, Lick-a-maid or Dunka-roos; if you could dip it, I’d eat it. Even as my palette has […]
