Summer rolls are one of the the easiest and healthiest foods to prepare. They are excellent as appetizers or if you eat enough of them; they are basically a well-rounded lunch alternative. The beauty of Summer rolls is that you can make them out of anything! The combinations are endless. For this one, I used … More Vietnamese Summer Rolls
My little love has this entire week off from school so we’ve been bonding over grocery shopping duties, walks in the park and making yummy food. Zoey loves to help out whenever possible, especially in the kitchen. Yesterday, we made the most delicious and healthy sweet treats. These Mini Frozen Yogurt Flowers combines both of … More Mini Frozen Yogurt Flowers
Looking for easy yet delish dessert inspirations? These Ladyfinger Berry Sandwiches are just that- easy and delicious! They are perfect to serve at party affairs or simply when you’re craving for a light fluffy healthy-ish bite to nibble on. Enjoy! For this recipe, I used strawberries and blueberries but you could literally substitute with any berries … More Ladyfinger Berry Sandwiches
My love for tea stems from witnessing my parents drink tea every single day of their life. The tea sipping experience itself is somewhat soothing especially with the warmth of the tea mug in your hands. Depending on what flavor of tea you enjoy, the aroma could take it to the next level. One of my most favorite … More DIY: Cinnamon Peppermint Citrus Tea
I feel your pain. Dinnertime can be a challenge. Especially with two young ones. What to cook? Will they eat it? Do I need to plan an extra meal for them…just in case? I ask myself this daily since we cook literally Every. Single. Night. One thing is for sure- my kids loveeee pasta or … More Gnocchi alla Sorrentina with Ragu Pasta Sauce
Since Valentine’s coming up, I’m sharing yet another simple but delish Valentine recipe. No cookies this time around but instead it’s all about berries, chocolate and my favorite baker’s tools as of late- heart shaped cookie cutters! This recipe was inspired by the infamous Valentine’s treat- chocolate dipped strawberries except for my version is way … More White Chocolate Berry Hearts
For those of you who want to put a little bit more thought and effort into your Valentine’s gift, consider baking your own Valentine cookies. I’ve been a fan of sugar cookies for many occasions. As long as you have the appropriate shaped cookie cutters, you can make sugar cookies for most holidays or celebrations. They … More Valentine Sugar Cookies
I love croutons. In fact, I rarely eat salads or even soups without them. Making them is really easy and fast. We always have leftover French bread so I quickly turn them into these crunchy and tasty goodness! Add some herb seasonings to stale French bread, throw them in the over and voila! Ever since … More Homemade Croutons
Hope everyone’s having a great day! There’s not much going on here in my little corner of the universe just a little reminder to “Enjoy Today!” Sometimes life is hard or disappointing but I can assure you that it’s not really as bad as you think it is. For me, I’ve learned to shift focus. … More Enjoy Today!
Winter in Boston is no joke although this year it has been very mild- relatively speaking. When it’s cold and snowing, staying in bed with your jammies and sipping on something warm is ideal. I’m often found with a hot mug of tea or (decaf) latte literally around the clock. My little ones love hot chocolate. We … More DIY Hot Chocolate Dippers
Holidays are all about creating memories with the family. Most of those memories are food-related. For me, I always remember going to the grocery store with my youngest sister every Thanksgiving eve to get loads of ingredients for the big day. On Thanksgiving, we would spend most of the day in the kitchen cooking and … More Fig, Bacon, and Olive Tart
This is the first post shot in our new kitchen! I’ll share some before and after projects of the kitchen soon but today it’s all about holiday mocktails. My hubs and I don’t really drink so mocktails are perfect for us. This Guava, Pomegranate, and Rosemary Sparkling mocktail fits the bill as a vibrant, cheery … More Guava, Pomegranate, and Rosemary Sparkling Mocktail
Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I’m very excited about this because we can finally cook in our new kitchen! It’s been two long years in the making so I’m ready to get my holiday hosting game on! There are so many options as what to cook on the big day … More Thanksgiving Recipes
Caramel candy apple season is here! I love this sweet fall indulgence but let’s be real, it’s so hard to eat. Sticky, icky, and often way too big to finish in one sitting. The kids love this treat too but every time Axel eats something messy, I literally go into panic mode. Everything that gets … More Candy Apple Lollipops
Hello everyone! Hope you are having a great Wednesday. Just a simple salad recipe to share… This salad is soo yum!! First, I roasted a handful of cherry tomatoes and a garlic clove. Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves, add a pinch of salt and pepper, drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on top, and … More Roasted Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Salad
If you haven’t eaten, I’m so sorry (#sorrynotsorry)! Today, it’s all about waffle dress-up. There’s a salty version and then a sweet one which means you can either have two individual servings (for you and a friend) or enjoy both all by yourself. The salty one can serve as your main breakfast meal and … More Waffle Two Ways
Preparing small bite snacks doesn’t have to be boring. For us well-rounded folks, there are many options. Think about combining your two senses- sight and taste. Everything tastes better when it looks delicious, no? Oh- and by ‘well-rounded’ I mean those of us who eat moderately healthy but can also appreciate the naughty little things … More Small Bites and Tea
It’s been so hot that I’m secretly wishing Fall was here. However, I need to get my act together and be grateful that I can walk outside with just a light cotton dress and flip-flops combo. This is a big deal for someone who lives in the presence of snow for about half of the … More Spa Water: Counting Colors
If you are planning to take advantage of the last bits of summer entertaining, don’t do it without serving crostini appetizers. They are so quick to assemble and the topping combinations can be as wild as your imagination. Sounds interesting, no? Crostini are basically thin slices of toasted bread with eye-popping yummy toppings. Ok, maybe … More Party-Perfect Crostini
How do you approach Monday mornings? Long ago, I used to work at a job where Monday mornings give me major Monday blues and anxiety. I’m happy to say that those days are long gone. I don’t think any job is worth the stress and pain of compromising your sanity and happiness. Because once you … More Monday Morning Musings
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