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Sweet and Sour Crispy Chicken Strips

Mike and I spent the last week or so in Iceland and I’m completely smitten. I feel like this country has it all: gorgeously fluffy sheep, black sand beaches, glaciers, and an increased chance of seeing the aurora. We had…

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Sunday Brunch: Tuna Melt Waffles

Are you guys fans of tuna? I used to be obsessed with tuna fish sandwiches in elementary school, until someone made fun of my smelly lunch. I was pretty sensitive as a kid, so after that I only ever…

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Thanksgiving Turkey Five Ways

I know this guy whose family used to eat a turkey dinner every month. I’m talking oven roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, the entire works. He used to complain about it, but it sounded (still sounds) like heaven to a…

Sweet and Savory Cheddar Cheese Muffins

Sometimes I see little kids at the mall with their parents and it brings me right back to when my mom used to take me along with her to run errands. I used to be bored out of my…

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Sunday Brunch: Bacon and Egg Gua Bao

Have you guys had bao before? It’s kind of a catch all term for steamed buns – you know the kind that you see at dim sum in the steamy baskets, or maybe at your favorite Chinese joint, with…

Scoobi Doo Pasta with Burrata and Tomatoes

Did you guys know that spiral macaroni (cavatappi) is also known as scoobi doo? I find that completely hilarious and cute. It makes me want to eat spiral macaroni all the much more now that I know that it has…

All Edges Brownie Cookies

There’s something about baking cookies that makes a house super warm and inviting. Mike and I are back home after being away for a little while and I’ve fallen in love with our house all over again. I love…

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Dim Sum Barbecue Pork Buns

I don’t know about you guys, but these days I don’t have the opportunity to make as many new friends as I did when I was younger. The older I get, the harder it is to really connect with people. Maybe…

Sanctuary on Camelback: One of the best hotels in the world is in your backyard

In all of our travels, one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at was Hoshinoya Fuji. It is a near perfect hotel: the room, the view, the kotatsu, the …

Caramelized Shrimp Pizza Recipe

I think pizza is one of those perfect foods. (Along with noodles, potatoes and bread. I'm a carb fiend, what can I say...) I'm pretty sure I could eat pizza every day, …

Ziti alla Norma aka Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

The last few days have been exceptionally sunny and it’s making me hopeful for spring! I love winter, but I can’t wait to stop layering and not need to have …

Best Banana Bread Recipe

I'm a purist when it comes to banana bread: no nuts, no chocolate, no dried banana chips. I like my banana bread to taste like bananas. I love how something …

Friday Finds: 10.30.15

Happy Halloween Friends! I hope you guys have some fun stuff planned? Mike and I are going to a restaurant that we’ve been meaning to try for a while, so no costumes for us, but I’m super excited anyway.…

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Japanese Kabocha Pumpkin Soup with Totoro Egg Toasts

I cannot believe that it’s the end of October already. Halloween is just around the corner, but I’m not dressing up this year. I keep meaning to get all crafty and make costumes, but time always runs away from me.…

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Totoro Soot Sprite Avocado Onigiri

Are you guys familiar with onigiri? They’re Japanese rice balls and they’re incredibly popular as a simple meal or snack. Even if you haven’t eaten them before, you’ve probably spotted the onigiri emoji – it’s the…

Sunday Brunch: Buttermilk Totoro Pancakes and Bacon

It’s the last week of October and you know what that means! Totoro Week! If you know me (even just a little bit) you know that I’m obsessed with all things cute. And of course cute includes Hayao Miyazaki’s Totoro! He’s…