Whether we like it or not, masks are now part of our daily ensemble – at least for the time being. When we were first asked and encouraged to wear masks, I was using disposable, white ones. Like the kind your dental hygenist wears. Throwing them out after each use was exhausting and annoying, so I decided to buy one… Keep Reading…
When I think of a dish that most reminds me of my childhood home, I think of my mom’s lasagna. Thin layers of pasta slathered with creamy, cheesy ricotta, perfectly baked with a crisp outer crust; each piece bubbling and oozing as it’s placed on the plate. She didn’t make lasagna often, mostly only around the holidays. I imagine this… Keep Reading…
You know when you’re in an inspiration slump and you hear things like this on the inside: Am I on the right path? How come I can’t create something as good as that person? Am I a loser because I don’t have all of my sh*t together? Ugh, I am so uninspired. (While reading the news for the 500th… Keep Reading…
Our favorite health and wellness product junkie is back with another epic list of clean products you are going to make you swoon! Erika Nolan, of Nomad Chicago, knows her way around the clean beauty counter and has tried and approved every single product on this list. Whether you swallow it or put it on your skin, she swears by… Keep Reading…
Knowing what to do during a global pandemic while sheltering in place is basically a full-time job and also the world’s greatest mystery. Lots of: Am I doing this pandemic thing right? Is it weird to be taking a bath at 2pm in the afternoon? Good morning, plants!!!! Well, these jeans feel a wee bit snug. Is this real life?… Keep Reading…
Since everyone is spending every waking moment in the kitchen, eating and cooking their way through Covid19, I thought it was high time I share my list of must-have kitchen gadgets. I am pretty basic when it comes to my kitchen tools; they need to be practical, used regularly, and ideally, dishwasher-safe. I think that, to be considered a good… Keep Reading…
Enjoying a deliciously crafted cocktail is a beautiful thing. But when that deliciously crafted cocktail is created by your own bare hands after learning from an expert – well, that’s a game-changer. I had the incredible opportunity to learn how to mix a drink from Michael Cecconi, mixologist and creator of M Squared Spirits, and let’s just say, if this… Keep Reading…
If there is one thing I know for sure, it is that the smell of chicken slow-roasting in the oven is one of the single most satisfying aromas that exists on planet Earth. Alright, maybe that is a slight exaggeration, but the point is that it smells so damn good, and, under the current circumstances, it really is the little… Keep Reading…
When Spring rolls around and the trees start showing off their beautiful floral displays, I often find myself diving a bit further into my own inner beauty and self-care regiments. It’s almost as if nature is nudging us a bit to take better care of ourselves and look deeper into our own wellness. To help us bloom at our fullest… Keep Reading…
If my houseplants could talk, I am pretty sure they would say, “Hey, you! Yeah, you! Do you think you could give me a little love over here? I’m busting at the seams and also a bit parched.” Plants have needs too! Poor things. I’ve got a fiddle fig still sitting in its original grow pot, probably root-bound to no… Keep Reading…
When I tasted my very first bite of Swedish Almond Cake, I fell madly in love with this scrumptious dessert. And not just because I love everything almond. You see, the topping is the true show stopper here. Being both caramelized and chewy, it’s unlike any other cake I’ve ever had. And wouldn’t you agree that it looks like it… Keep Reading…
The world is fast-changing and the ways we are learning to adapt to those changes are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Our methods of procuring our biggest necessity, food, are evolving as quickly as ever. Here are some new(er) alternatives for a few food-based subscriptions we’ve checked out and think you might enjoy as well as a couple non-food-based… Keep Reading…
