Sunday afternoon I spent an hour in the lovely Williams-Sonoma store taking a side dish technique class. I guess I should rewind for a sec though and start with, DID YOU KNOW that Williams-Sonoma offers free technique classes where you learn cooking tips and tricks and get to taste-test super yummy free food?! They sendContinue reading “Williams-Sonoma Side Dish Technique Class”
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Thanksgiving Roundup- Links I Love
I am so pumped for Thanksgiving!! This holiday is often overlooked, and let’s be real, it’s not a big deal– it’s just one meal. BUT, this year, my sister, her husband, and my sweet nephew are coming to visit! Which translates to = i’m hosting! ::inserted excited trepidation here:: I’ve enjoyed not rushing through toContinue reading “Thanksgiving Roundup- Links I Love”
Almond Macadamia Milk
I’ve been wanting to make homemade almond milk for a while now. My husband loooves almond milk, and since I did some reading on the paleo fad, we don’t do much traditional dairy around our house anymore (except for cheese… because, um, it’s cheese). I was searching the web for almond milk recipes and cameContinue reading “Almond Macadamia Milk”
Herb Garden
I’ve decided. There’s nothing better than growing something, and then eating it. I mean making something from scratch is one thing… but tending to something for weeks, then enjoying it is just a whole other experience. I’ve hated loved working in the garden, tending to plants (that i have no clue what i’m doing withContinue reading “Herb Garden”
Salt.
My family recently voyaged to Amelia Island for a car show (my father is super into cars, his winner at Amelia, pictured above). While enjoying their stay at the Ritz, they dined at the amazing restaurant, Salt. Now, if you don’t know me, it’s important to understand just how much I love salt. Like, loveContinue reading “Salt.”
Lemon Poppyseed Bread
Nothing feels like spring more then citrus laden foods! This bread is dense like bread, but sweet and lemony. It’s a perfect accompaniment to a brunch table, or alongside your morning coffee on the deck. Click through for recipe! Lemon Poppyseed Breadadapted from better homes & gardens cookbook1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs1Continue reading “Lemon Poppyseed Bread”
Homemade Soft Pretzels
Husband’s birthday was recently, and for this glorious event- I decided to make some of his favorite foods. While on this adventure, I decided to make one of my favorites as well…delectable soft pretzels and beer cheese. The only coarse salt I had in the house.. Soggy looking from the baking soda + water bathContinue reading “Homemade Soft Pretzels”
Coffee Snob
As you may have seen via instagram, we went to San Francisco again a few weeks ago. swoon. I love this city so very very much. One of our favorite parts is an awesome coffee chain, Philz where they hand brew each cup and sweeten it to your likeness. We picked up a whole-bean poundContinue reading “Coffee Snob”
Paleo Banana Bread
A couple of months ago, I made a gluten-free banana bread. I’ll be honest, it was so tasty, but the texture and rise, eh, It was just alright. This one though, is awesome. I’ve made it every sunday the past 3 weeks and it’s just delicious. To be perfectly honest, if you didn’t know itContinue reading “Paleo Banana Bread”
November | December Montage
Sorry for my absence. You know that awesome scene in the movie Rocky, where he’s jumping on top of the steps, fists pumping in the air because he finally did it! And prior to that iconic scene are short video clips that show how he got there- little snippets of months and months of thisContinue reading “November | December Montage”
Braving Balance 