This might be one of my most fond childhood memories (it’s gotta be an Eastern European thing, it was kind of a staple at every holiday table) but the beauty and the curse of being an adult is that you don’t need anybody’s permission to make yourself cake anytime of the week! Of course, that …
Packing cubes – I can’t believe once upon a time we didn’t know about how awesome they are! It’s quite ironic, really, considering our lofty travel agenda, that packing is on my dreaded list of to-dos. Over the years, we’ve come up with some strategies that really seem to help organize myself, my trusty master …
I love it on rye bread with a slice of tomato. It goes well with morning eggs, and spruces up a pasta bowl. Oh, and have you tried a turkey sandwich with it?! I am still a little surprised our son loves this pesto, actually he can’t get enough! There’s no reason why he should: …
Honoring and spoiling your loves should be an everyday thing, but in real life that’s just not always the case, so having special days that remind us to pay attention and acknowledge those important people in your life is a great thing. We have fun with gift giving! Paying attention to what your favorite people …
Valentine’s Day gift round-up for your lovers, besties, kiddos, and yourself! Read More »
On our trip to New Orleans, we took a drive to see Louisiana’s Capital – Baton Rouge. Given it was lunch time, Konstantin took to Yelp, and not long after we were sitting down at the Solera Spanish Tapas and Bar with cocktails in hand, and a virgin mocktail for one of us, not telling …
Braised lamb takes hours, and boy is it well worth the wait for that rich, full of flavor, melt-in-your-mouth, fall off the bone tender goodness. Lately I’ve switched from 5 hour La Cocotte cast iron oven roasting (which is still my #1 go to pot, btw) for the convenience of the Instant Pot pressure cooking …
To all travel lovers out there! Valentine’s Day is coming up, which got me thinking, if I were to pick a destination for the occasion, where would we go? There’s no shortage of good ideas. Paris, anyone? We are, however, focusing on US travel, for the moment. I mean, how cool is it to experience …
I can’t believe once upon a time I thought making tiramisu was complicated! I clearly didn’t do my research, which is weird, because I love trying out new recipes, and my family LOVES this dessert! It is so, SO simple, fast, requires just a handful of ingredients, most of which are already in your pantry, …
What’s sweeter than a little sweet from your sweetheart? Read More »
I know Taco Tuesday is a thing, but Thursdays are just as good a day as any to make these, in fact, we pull this quick meal together any day of the week! When you are in a pinch, a tortilla, some fried fish (I like a cod, but any white fish should work), shredded …
