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
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
Last night, I got out of work early (10:45pm is early) and was determined to make my crazy hard-working husband dinner for when he got home. I texted my mom at a more reasonable hour earlier in the day, asking … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
In college, I spent a summer in Florence. I remember being homesick and not loving my living situation, but nonetheless, absolutely falling in love with the city. The smells. The amazingly old architecture. The gardens. The bustling market. The street … Continue reading
I read somewhere once about a few ingredients that chef Tom Collicchio always has on hand in his kitchen for impromptu late night munchies or quick throw-together meals. I can’t remember the entire list, but I know that Prosciutto and … Continue reading
Welcome to the wonderful months of summer. When children are out of school, the thermometers flirt with triple digits, the air smells like sunscreen, air conditioners buzz and lightning bugs flicker. And in my world, it’s when the June gloom … Continue reading
