I’ll just say it – I’ve been in a cooking rut. For dinner, Ryan has been the more adventurous cook while I’ve stuck to old favorites like beginner chicken dinner, baked salmon, and pad thai. I’ve barely been baking either. This winter I’ve applied my creative energies to knitting and have been letting my cookbooks…
Latest Recipes
Chai Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sous Vide Chocolate Mousse
Is nearly a month into January too late to say happy New Year? Since it’s the first time I’m posting in 2018, I’m deciding it’s not. So… Happy New Year! I know January is usually a time where people are hitting the gym, going sugar free, and working to get healthy after eating all the…
Old Bay Goldfish Crackers
I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted, but I couldn’t let the end of the year go by without one more recipe. This time of year we often have tons of cooking going on – cookies, roasts, lots of big family meals. But sometimes, I’m lazy. Sometimes, I’m cold and I’m tired and I…
8 Nationals Playoff Party Foods
Yesterday was the last regular season game for the Washington Nationals. While it wasn’t a win, it was a really lovely and memorable game. But what’s most important is that it’s not actually the end! Thankfully, Nats fans have the post-season to look forward to. I for one, can’t wait. Luckily, I have a ticket…
I’m composting!
I’ve started composting! It’s been about two weeks and I’m enjoying it. I know this isn’t huge news, but for me this decision has been months in the making. I’ve wanted to start composting since the spring time, in part because of how much I cook. My trashcan was always full of food scraps smelling…
Travel Posts
Tourist Tuesday: South Africa Lion Park
Remember how I told you Ryan was in South Africa for work? Well before he left I made him promise me that if he did something awesome he had to write a Tourist Tuesday post. And he did do something awesome, so below is his post. Thanks to Ryan for being the first ever guest…
Crete! Grecian Holiday Part 2
I’ve been back from vacation for a week. My wisp of a tan has faded. My bug bites are no longer itchy. But the memories of the sunshine, the food, the beautiful ocean are still strong. Crete was so beautiful. My family and I went to Crete because my mom’s colleague Elias was getting married….
Sugar Cookies & Vacation Recap
Last week I was in Stone Harbor, NJ. Ryan’s family has been going with four other families, every year, for over a decade. It’s pretty flipping amazing and awesome. All week there is so much laughing and handing out. And even though we don’t always see everyone a ton during the year, that week at…