I tried to google quotes involving “simplicity” and found myself immediately overwhelmed. Sometimes writing is hard. Anyways, I was just looking for an elegant way of saying that simplicity can sometimes be a lovely thing. There. That wasn’t so hard, … Continue reading →

Let’s be honest. I don’t really care about banana bread. I know, I’m sorry, but its true. I am never going to order the banana bread at a coffee shop, or think about it when brainstorming what to cook on … Continue reading →

You want to make someone feel really special? Make something fresh and delicious that will take you a thousand miles away to somewhere tropical in your mind? Then this is an excellent recipe for you. And why will it make … Continue reading →

Last month was my birthday! I love birthdays. My darling boyfriend and some of my friends planned my special day for me. I’ve had a lot of stressful, life changing stuff on my plate the last few months and wasn’t … Continue reading →

The first time that I made crepes was last summer in Italy. I certainly didn’t think when I made that first crepe in class that I would become so familiar with them in the next 6 months. And not just … Continue reading →

I love Chocolate Chip Cookies. Who doesn’t? And I have made at least a dozen chocolate chip cookie recipes over the years. My default has been this great recipe from the NY Times. But it is not the recipe that … Continue reading →

I’ve had a hard time getting back to the blog lately. Maybe I still have Italy on the brain. For those that don’t know, I spent a month in Tuscany this summer. I attended a cooking and language school for … Continue reading →

I love pie!The August cover of Bon Appetit was a beautiful cherry pie. Jessica and I had to make it immediately. The recipe was delicious. (You like my gif? I’m enjoying making these. And yes, the plate was licked clean.) … Continue reading →

Desserts. Oh how I love thee. Unfortunately, I’m trying to eat healthier at the moment and so I’m not really eating desserts, but at least I can look back on beautiful desserts like this and remember. And boy do I … Continue reading →

These cookies taste like winter. They are dark and sweet while still being a little bit bitter. They warm you from the inside out. They taste like ginger and molasses and make you want to sit in front of a fire … Continue reading →