Greetings from Austin, Texas! And Happy Valentine’s Day to those of you celebrating today. As discussed, I am spending this Hallmark holiday with two of my girlfriends on a long weekend escape to the live music capital of the world. While we’re not here for one of the big music festivals that Austin plays host…
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Strawberry Basil Crostini
I put out a poll on Instagram stories over the weekend to let you, my audience, determine what I would make for the blog this week. I gave four options, main, salad, snack, or brunch. Well the people have spoken and “snack” eked out “salad” for the people’s choice award this week. Your wish is…
Apple & Blue Cheese Tartlets with Icewine Glaze
I think this is what they had in mind when they coined the term “food porn.” Something about puff pastry that just makes me salivate. Just looking at it you can appreciate its crisp, flaky texture. I know you can’t always judge a book by its cover, but in this case, you can. This bite-sized…
Caramelized Shallot Dip with Simple Crostini
This healthy-ish snack is a lighter take on a classic French onion dip. Lose the sour cream for low-fat plain greek yogurt and you’re on your way to a game day snack that will satisfy your craving for a little nosh, without the extra calories. As you may have noticed, I kind of have a…
Carrot and Peanut Hummus with Pita Chips
I’m positively obsessed with mid-century modern (MCM) everything. I think we have Mad Men to thank for the revival of this modern design aesthetic in furniture, fashion and design in recent years. Nearly all of my housewares, from couches to artwork, has a serious MCM persuasion. It’s no surprise then that when I’m sourcing…
Butternut Squash and Chorizo Skewers
Last week I told you about how I host an annual Cinco de Mayo party and shared a delicious tequila cocktail with you. Well, dear reader, that was all smoke and mirrors. I ACTUALLY hosted a surprise 30th birthday party for my friend Erin. I had told her I was hosting my annual Cinco…
Pizza Dip with Garlic Knots
So, I know last week I was all, “my body is a temple” posting that salad recipe. This week I’ve changed my tune and I’m all, “I eat my feelings.” Here we have: pizza dip with garlic knots. I’ll let you come to your own conclusions about how I’m feeling but just know that…
Chocolate Cashew Protein Bars
I used to work out. It was kind of a thing. I have worked out exactly once in 2018. I did Kayla Itsines’s Bikini Body Guide Week 1 Legs workout on a Monday and couldn’t walk normally until the following Saturday. Don’t even try to tell me that I went too hard. I won’t…
