I love my e-reader for lots of reasons, including its ability to prevent one-off paperbacks from taking over my house. Yet the book shopping habit I’ll never break is my lust for cookbooks. A growing collection is piling up on the floor of my spare room yet I still can’t rein myself in. Just knowing it’s there, […]
I can still remember the first time I made rice pudding. I was 8 and had just received the American Girl cookbook for Christmas. (Anyone else remember that book?) In it was a recipe for Swedish rice porridge. Of course since I’d read all the books and played with all the dolls, I had to make […]
I learned so much on my trip to Italy last June! I honed my camera skills, picked up some essential Italian swear words, and got my first taste of the country’s enviably laid-back approach to life. But the biggest take-home from my time at Annette Joseph’s Workshop on the Riviera was how quick and easy it is to create […]
Most of the time I'm grateful that healthy eating habits have replaced my old junk-laden ways. These days I almost always reach for celery sticks over potato chips, a frozen banana over a scoop of ice cream, a crisp lettuce taco over gooey quesadillas. Every once in a while, however, I pine for a treat […]
Whoa you guys. Two recipes in one week. I know, it's unprecedented! But I really wanted to sneak this cocktail into the mix as it's perfect for Mother's Day brunch. Heck, I even named it the Mom Jeans—cracking myself up in the process—in honor of the juicy-bottomed pears that take center stage in this beverage. […]
What inspires you to get out of your cooking comfort zone? For me, busting a kitchen rut can be tough. My recipes Pinterest board is full of scrumptious culinary ideas, but more often than not, time and energy keep me from actually trying them. The best motivation I've found for getting creative come dinnertime is to bring new […]
One glance at my Instagram will tell you that I love waffles. They're the special guest star of my healthy breakfast routine, providing a welcome break from eggs or porridge. Plus because they're easier to manipulate than pancakes (no precarious flipping required!) you have more leeway to experiment with the recipe—which I do in spades! It […]
I get quite a lot of comments on my last name. It's not a common one, and moreover, it lends itself to a good number of puns—a good or bad thing, depending on what company you're in! I'm careful not to play that card too much, but one thing I'll never turn down is an […]
For me, attempts to improve on the basic brownie always bring to mind the saying, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it.' Fudgy and rich, moist and indulgent, brownies are everything a treat should be—not to mention the fact that they're nature's most perfect ice cream delivery system! But in chocolate as in all things, I […]
A while ago I started avoiding grains in my diet. The choice isn't due to any diagnosed allergies. Rather, my body just feels and functions better without them. Since then I've found no shortage of variety for lunch and dinner. Yet breakfast often comes up short—a girl can only eat so many eggs!—so I'm always on […]
Do you have a favorite food blog? Without a doubt mine is Spoon Fork Bacon. The standout photography, innovative yet accessible recipes, and hilarious writing make the site a pleasure both to read and to cook from. So I'm super excited to be sharing a Valentine's Day cookie recipe they created just for us! These sandwich […]
We're four weeks into the new year, and it's usually right about now that my healthy eating resolution starts to slide. Not only has the novelty of a fresh, clean routine worn off, but I start longing for my favorite treats. Yet the key to lasting change is a focus on moderation over deprivation—and if […]