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…
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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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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…
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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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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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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…
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I LOVE mushrooms. Mushrooms are pure earthy, umami deliciousness. I just don't get people who don't love mushrooms. If you're a mushroom hater it's probably because you haven't found your …
I got to be honest with you guys, I've never been to Red Lobster – they don't have Red Lobster in here. But, I have seen a lot of Red …
It's November! It means it's time for Thanksgiving, but more importantly, it means it's holiday feasting season! I'm ready for turkey and mashed potatoes and gravy and questionable vegetable plates. …
This Vietnamese caramelized pork belly and spaghetti situation happened right before we moved house. (Ten years ago when I first wrote this post) I was cleaning out the freezer and found …
It’s a pumpkin party! October is pumpkin season and even though I haven’t been to the pumpkin patch, I’ve been pumpkin-ing it up like crazy. I know there’s a bit of pumpkin backlash, what with the obsessions with pumpkin…
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Have you guys ever heard of hygge? It’s the Danish word for cozy, but it’s also so much more: it’s feeling, a mood, a warm mug filled with your favorite tea on a rainy day, tucked under a fluffy…
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