I think it’s time to admit Summer is over. I was the least successful I’ve ever been on my Summer 2016 Checklist, but I’m back to business now that it’s Fall. Here’s what I hope to accomplish this season. Take a flower arranging class (Yes, this was on the Summer to-do list, but it didn’t …
I am all about realistic goals when it comes to New Year’s Resolutions. I want to be able to say I accomplished them so I can actually make a difference in my life. When goals are lofty, it’s too easy to push them to the side and say “welp, better luck next year.” I did …
Tis the season to be thankful! Here is my 2015 list of reasons to be grateful.
I’ve learned a lot in my 30 (eek!) years, and now I’d like to impart a little wisdom.
If you’re into food and cooking, you want to experience that passion in every way possible. You want to taste it and read about it. I’m also guessing you want to watch it. There are plenty of movies out there for people who, like me, are obsessed with food. Here (in no particular order) are …
Interested to see what an average day is like for me? Read on…
My strategy for living the best life is not perfect, but it’s working for me. This is how I make sure the juice is worth the squeeze.
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Life isn’t always Insta-perfect. Here’s a look at the behind-the-scenes me.
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Wow. It’s been forever since I’ve done one of these posts. Hopefully it was worth the wait. The Dish: No fail, every time I’m eating Thai food (or even thinking about eating Thai food) I say that line “Jack talk Thai” from Meet The Parents. And then giggle to myself because for some reason I … Continue reading
Brides aren’t the only ones doing wedding planning – the bridesmaids have work to do, too! Continue reading
The best and the worst from the week of 9/19 Continue reading
We were busy at a wedding so it took a while before the news of the bombings in Chelsea reached us. Thankfully, we were far enough away from the area and none of our friends were harmed. From there, were experienced appropriately gloomy weather on Monday morning and a little bit of living on eggshells. … Continue reading
When Anisette opened, the blue awnings and white exterior were calling my name. In nice weather, the 18 block walk is almost as lovely as the French café setting. My beau and I recently went for a little date night and I was very impressed. True, much of my happiness stemmed from the fact that … Continue reading
Shredded Brussels sprouts are usually used as a base for something (like a salad or hash), but I like the idea of incorporating it into another dish, like pasta. While 1 cup of macaroni cooked up, I sauteed 2 slices of bacon (chopped) in a pan. Next I added half of a chopped yellow onion and one clove of garlic … Continue reading
Being Jazz, Jazz Jennings’ memoir of growing up transgender, has the power to make a massive difference in the world. Between her TLC reality show and activism, she has already made huge strides in bringing transgender issues to light and educating the country. Unfortunately, I was not a fan of this book. Jazz wrote it … Continue reading
The high and low from the week of 9/12 Continue reading
When I found this recipe for pineapple coconut banana bread, I was conflicted. It sounded so good (hello, those are the ingredients for a pina colada!) but I don’t usually like to bake. Since it required so few ingredients and because I can steal bananas from my office, I decided to face my fears and … Continue reading
