Chai Sugar Cookies
At this point in 2020, we all need a cookie. This cookie, specifically, because you only need one mixing bowl and the handful of spices you’ve already probably gathered for your holiday baking.
The Truth is a Thing We Can Know
I have been told: “Well, that’s your opinion. We can agree to disagree.” No, I cannot agree to disagree on facts. I refuse.
Generally speaking, I am willing to agree to disagree on the role of government, on the best policy solutions to our problems, on who will best lead our government. These are things that lie within opinion and world view. But the idea that on most things there is a truth we can know is not a partisan one.
Slow Cooker Carnitas
This is a foolproof, flexible recipe that will give you meal after meal of delicious carnitas… The options are endless, which is why this recipe is a meal-prepper’s dream.
A Long Weekend in Boone, NC
I was struggling with nothing to look forward to: no visits home, no trips to plan, no idea if we’d get to celebrate the holidays with our family. Just months stretching ahead, calendars empty, the two of us sharing custody of our one task chair. This is very clearly heading in one direction, right? We wanted something to look forward to, so we booked a trip.
Corn and Shrimp Chowder
The beauty of this recipe is in its simplicity. There is something magical about a pile of chopped vegetables and broth turning into something so delicious with just a few seasonings and some half and half.
How to Fight Maskne
To this day, my skin remains incredibly dramatic. My joke is that it’s always looking for a reason to be mad at me, and Covid masks have given it a reason to be furious.
Chicken and Dumplings
I love (and am comforted by) chicken and dumplings so much that this is the dinner I made the night I took the practicum of my NCIDQ exam. After months of studying and hours of testing, all I wanted was to reward myself with a bowl of this deliciousness.
10 Books I’ve Loved Lately
I’m a voracious reader, and I always have been. Though I spent my childhood obsessed with adventure and historical fiction, I now read everything from sci-fi to religion to romance to biography. This perfectly positions me as a recommender of your next read!
Lemon Lavender Blueberry Scones
This recipe was the result of summer longing and a whole lot of leftover wedding lavender, though I find I like them just as much in November as I do in June. The floral lavender, the bright lemon, and the juicy berries really sing. I think you’ll love these.
One Week in Tulum
Tulum is a beachy, bougie destination. Located about 70 miles south of Cancun, it’s an easily accessible beach paradise for those of us who prefer to avoid big resorts. While it’s one of the more expensive spots to visit in Mexico, it can be done affordably if you’re willing to do a little extra work.
So I Started A Blog
The truth is that I don’t particularly want to be a Blogger or an Influencer. I don't want to quit my day job. I don’t want to spend my time planning Follow Fridays, giveaways, and sponsored trips. I don’t want to style my food instead of eating it… none of that is my goal here.