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Camp Cooking: One Pan Yaki Udon

I have a thing for fried noodles. They are and always will be one of my favorite things to eat. In fact, I kinda sort of dream about going to Japan in the summertime just so I can eat…

Friday Finds 6.10.16

Time is just flying by! We stopped by in Portland for a little break between campsites but now we’re back at it. We had Pok Pok for the first time as well as another Thai fried chicken place and…

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Guys, I’ve been having the BEST time camping. We’ve been going off the grid, sans internet and it has been wonderful. I never knew how addicted I was to my phone. Okay, who am I kidding, I definitely knew,…

Camp Gear: Part 2

I talked about the big ticket camp items: tent, sleeping bag/pads, and coolers – now it’s time to move on to the fun stuff! Part of the reason I love getting into new things is the discovery of so…

Camp Gear: Part 1

Mike and I are planning on doing a BUNCH of camping this season. The last time we went camping was in 2011 – damn that was a long time ago! It was a random trip, in April, in Yosemite.…

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Beer Battered Onion Rings, Jalapeno Aioli

Are you guys Stanley Cup fans? I have vivid memories of me as a kid, staying up late, watching the playoffs. I didn’t really understand the intricacies of the game – I still don’t, but I did know that…

Friday Finds 5.27.16

It’s the last Friday in May?! How did that happen? Mike and I are heading out on a little camping trip and I’m so, so excited to cook with our new camp stove/over the fire. What I’m not excited…

London, 2016

It's a big open secret that I'm a huge fan of Sunday…

Tokyo Ramen Guide: Where to Eat Wantan-men/Wonton Ramen

If you're looking for a Tokyo Ramen Guide, you've come to the right place. When in Japan, eat ramen, right? It's a no brainer for a noodle lover like me. …

What to Cook When You Want to Impress Your Date But Don't Really Know How to Cook

BEGINNER You haven't really cooked much before but you have access to a kitchen and some basic tools and you're very willing to try new things in an effort to impress …

Sunday Brunch: Eggs & Avocado Grilled Cheese Recipe

It’s Sunday! You know what that means: it’s time for Sunday Brunch. Why don’t you skip the line and make brunch at home this week? The coffee’s truly bottomless, the …

Friday Finds: 6.16.17

Sliding into the weekend like, WHAT? June is just flying by. There are so many things I want/need to do and I just want to figure out a way to …

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London Fog Vanilla Cake x Caramelized Potato Chips

A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated my dear friend Betty’s birthday. I love any excuse to make a cake, but a birthday is the best! I wanted to make a cake that was something that she liked, but was…

Friday Finds 5.20.16

I think I cursed myself last week by saying I didn’t believe in the powers of Friday the 13th because the powers that be decided to make this week a solid 0/10 for me. On Sunday, as Mike and…

Chicken & Spring Vegetable Lasagna

Last week Mike and I went mini golfing. I cannot remember the last time I went mini golfing, which is pretty strange because I’m a huge fan of mini golf. I mean, miniature things are right up my alley,…

Friday Finds: 5.13.16

Woah, didn’t even realize it was Friday the 13th until writing up the title of this post! Are you guys superstitious at all? I’m not particularly, in regards to the 13th, but sometimes the idea of it freaks me…