Last Saturday I woke up at 7:30 with a wine hangover, threw on some yoga pants, and went to the kitchen to make a quiche. I have never felt as 30 as I did at that moment… But it was all for a good cause. A celebratory brunch with my girlfriends from my nursing cohort… Continue reading Celebratory Brunch
I love getting my CSA share, but especially my first year, but continuing now, I find myself thinking “what am I going to do with all this [insert any vegetable here]”. If you are like me and struggle with what to do with x,y, or z vegetable or simply looking to add more vegetables into… Continue reading Bacon, Zucchini, and Swiss Chard Savory Muffins
It’s that time of year again, kids!!! CSA time!! Z. and I are so excited and plan to be much more diligent about trying and sharing recipes this season. This was our first haul: We have received a ton of spring lettuce, which means that a spring green salad is in order. Dressing: 1 1/2… Continue reading CSA TIME!!! + a spring green salad
For my 30th birthday, my amazing husband hosted a fabulous (FAB-U-LUS) roaring 20s murder mystery party. It was the combination of all my favorite things – amazing friends from all stages of life, gin cocktails, Gatsby style outfits, divine food, and a murder to boot! My husband went all out, with the help of my… Continue reading Goodbye Roaring 20s, Hello Fabulous 30s
Every other week, Z. and I have my in-laws over for dinner. We have a family weight loss competition going on, so it has to be healthy and relatively low calorie. But I am also so incredibly swamped right now that I don’t have a ton of time. So quick, healthy, and lovely. Easy, right?… Continue reading Easy dinner party menu
Ah, the posts of good intentions and how Murphy will mess that up. I started this blog post as a story about the next step in my baking adventures. I was going to write about how, thanks to new seasons of the Great British Baking show on Netflix, I was going to make homemade English… Continue reading A tale of English muffins
I am not a morning person. I am a hit snooze until forced to get up and then begrudge the world that I am up until I finish my second cup of coffee. My husband on the other hand, pops out of bed and makes himself a nice eggs and bacon breakfast. I, on the… Continue reading Banana Oatmeal breakfast muffins
