April came and went like a breeze and I’m just now recovering from the busy weeks! Not only is it one of the busiest months at work for me, it’s also my husband’s birthday month. (I think I care more about this than he does!) I love celebrating him and I never pass on the opportunity to do so. This year I planned a surprise birthday party at our house with a few friends. My heart was bursting with joy…
We knew we were no sommelier when we decided to have a wine tasting for our friends. However, we knew we loved wine, loved pairing it with different foods, and overall loved the idea of being able to describe what we tasted. We’re becoming more and more curious about wine and wanted to share that with our friends, so we thought, why not host a wine tasting? I promise it sounds more snobby than it is! It was a fun…
When we flipped our house, one of the top priorities we had was the kitchen. We wanted everything in the kitchen to be as perfect as we could possibly make it, and that included having a nice pantry. The first apartment we shared didn’t have an actual pantry, so the only space we had for food storage was the fridge and a few cabinets. Not the ideal situation. Our pantry now might not be the biggest, but it’s just what…
Holiday get-togethers are in full swing and if you’re anything like me, you either volunteer or get volunteered to host at least one gathering during the holidays. With the exception of the one brunch I’m about to go into detail about, this year we decided to take things easy and have enjoyed being guests at our family gatherings. Last year we hosted a New Years eve party for family and friends in our small home and while it was a total success, I…
Exactly one week ago I decided to try a juice cleanse with my husband. We’ve been on a health kick lately and felt that it was the right time to do a juice cleanse. Yes, there’s definitely a “right time” for this. We did a three day cleanse from Freshii, which included 4 juices and a “detox” salad every day. Overall we were happy with the cleanse and the results, so we’ll probably do it again in the future! I’m excited…
Is the avocado toast just another trend? I really hope not. It’s a quick, healthy and super delicious meal for me, whether I make it for lunch during the week or brunch on the weekend. I add all sorts of toppings to it and it’s always perfect! I wanted to give you a few tips on how to make this fancy treat at home. Let’s make this trend last, just don’t overdo it because I don’t want the poor avocado farms…
Entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. I love having friends and family over for a glass of wine, light appetizers, dinner or all of the above. I love accommodating our guests and have been told I’m not too bad at it. So, I’d like to share some tips I’ve learned over the past few years of having my own place and actually being able to throw adult gatherings. Last weekend we had a lovely brunch date with our friends…
So last weekend I woke up excited to make chilaquiles. I’m not sure what gave me the inspiration, maybe a dream, or a scent, or a memory. Either way, I tried making them all on my own without looking up a recipe. I wanted to use my instincts and make them based on how I remember my mom would make them. I’ve got to say they were not bad at all. My husband would agree, but would also comment on…
Oh I can’t tell you how much I love brunching at home. Going out to brunch is great, but when you can stay in your pj’s and then watch a movie in the comfort of your own bed or couch… need I say more? (maybe I shouldn’t let my hubby see this or we won’t be going out to brunch anymore, hehe) Weekends have been crazy for us this year. When we got married two years ago, we quickly got…
I have been begging for a weekend getaway to New Orleans for a while now. I am absolutely fascinated by the food, the streets, the culture, everything New Orleans. My husband and I snuck out a few years ago and went on a secret road trip to New Orleans and Florida, and we always said we’d have to redo NOLA. It was so much fun! This year we finally did and had such a memorable time. By the end of the trip we were exhausted. We…
