yes, on purpose.
The old adage states that the only constant in life is change. After my better half and I decided it was time for a major change and moved to the east coast from Los Angeles, the biggest change we were excited to experience was the change in seasons. I know I’ve talked about this before, … Continue reading Spring Risotto with Asparagus, Ramps & Mushrooms
As I get older and start staring at a new decade in my life, I’ve come to a very interesting crossroads: understanding the balance between truly taking care of myself, and the importance of ‘treat yo’self’, in the wise words of Tom Haverford. One of those ways of taking better care of myself is by … Continue reading Golden Milk (aka Turmeric Latte)
I’ve always loved a tasty cold cocktail on hot days. And last week here in the northeast, as temperatures flirted with 80Ā°F in April, my inner ‘Edina’ began screaming for a cocktail because duh – it was hot. Also, just because. I’ve had a few classic go-to’s for years, one of which never involved gin. … Continue reading Blackberry Gin Gimlet
Most people don’t think of local farms and seasonal produce when they hear “New Jersey” but that IS the reality. It isn’t called the Garden State for nothing. And even though most may envision a gray shipping port in the dark shadows of the shiny heavenly skyscrapers just across the Hudson River, most of New … Continue reading Leek & Asparagus Quiche
One of my favorite aspects of living in the Northeast is the changing of the seasons. Having been born and raised in Southern California, most of my life I experienced only two seasons: Spring and Summer. I know, I know… I’m sure many of you are šrolling your eyes at me right now if you … Continue reading Chocolate Beet Cake with Lavender Buttercream Frosting
Spring is definitely in full swing here on the east coast with much needed rain and showers. As gloomy as it has been recently, my spirits are still high because I love rainy weather. For 38 years of my life, I grew up in Southern California where as the saying goes, it never rains. Or … Continue reading Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
I may or may not have shared previously that I was scheduled for and since, had undergoneĀ major surgery a week ago. It was a successful procedure, but to be completely honest, I was truly scared about it. And I could never have prepared myself for the consequences. It was an abdominal surgery, and so as … Continue reading My Favorite Cinnamon Buns, aka “CinnaBombs!”
