Sick Day: Blueberry Muffins and Squash Soup

Squash Soup with Crispy Prosciutto

Seriously, everyone’s getting it. The flu, that is.  It was only a matter of time before Brad and I caught it, too.  It has been going around our work, taking people out like dominos.  I showed up to host last … Continue reading 

Old Bay Shrimp – GO RAVENS!

Old Bay Shrimp

Today, I’m wearing purple for the AFC Championship game.  My nails have been painted purple.  I even planned on wearing purple under my work shirt tonight. So when I got a text this morning asking if my breakfast was purple, … Continue reading 

Still Thankful

sweet potato casserole

Oh my gosh. After weekends like this one, I swear off drinking for a few days.  Then I get home from a long day at work and see that bottle of wine with just a couple glasses left in it… … Continue reading 

The Last of the Shy Cherry Family Meals

dinner at the Mathews

I remember a year ago moving into this apartment, we thought we had hit the jackpot. We loved our building.  We loved our courtyard.  We loved our landlord.  We loved our neighborhood. We had an amazing patio where everyone grew … Continue reading 

Best Dessert Ever: Butterscotch Budino

butterscotch pot de creme gjelina recipe diy

I just made the most amazing dessert. Salty, buttery, rich and the perfect amount of sweet.  This Butterscotch Budino is the most amazing custard.  I make a mean panna cota that I’ll share with you one day, but it’s nothing … Continue reading 

It’s Still Summer Melon Gazpacho

Summer Melon Gazpacho

Enough with the Pumpkin Spice Lattes already. Seriously. If I see one more Instagram photo of a Starbucks cup with #PSL tagged I may throw my iPhone. And my iPhone doesn’t deserve that. First of all, I love fall. I … Continue reading 

Lemon & Goat Cheese Risotto

Lemon and Goat Cheese Risotto

One of the best decisions I ever made was to take a cooking class while I studied abroad in Florence. The few years after that study abroad, I was in charge of Christmas dinner.  We would have a feast full … Continue reading 

Lemon Basil Granita

coupe glass with granita

I hate that everyone is talking about how the “summer is winding down”. Back to school, labor day sales… I’ve even seen Halloween costumes popping up around town. I am not ready for fall. Around Santa Monica, I feel like … Continue reading