Parking at the Grocery Store
Call me lazy, but I always search for a parking space closest to the shopping cart return at the grocery store. You’ll thank me come winter, I know it. You’re so welcome. The post Parking at the...
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Building a Minimalist Pantry
At my first design job out of school, we had an efficiency box. If a step in the workflow seemed inefficient, you put anonymous feedback in the box—either a problem or a solution. Upwards of 12 people...
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Travel Ready Breakfast
Before every trip, I promise myself that this time I’ll pack a homemade breakfast. And then as I’m running out the door to catch my flight because I’ve only just packed my suitcase, I swear it for...
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Floral White Wine Ice Cubes
Plan ahead: keep white wine ice cubes in the freezer so you’ll always be ready to enjoy a glass at the right temperature. Add edible flowers (or herbs) to cubes for an extra splash of color and...
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Reheating Pizza to Perfection
I never knew of the great art of reheating pizza to perfection until the other day. We first used the Food52 method of crisping up the crust in a hot cast iron pan, then adding a bit of water and...
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Simple Dessert
Make a simple dessert special—pair a glass of earthy Cabernet Sauvignon with a square of salted toffee dark chocolate. This is my wintertime dessert uniform. Sweatshirt included. The post Simple...
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6 ways to use leftover pumpkin
Pumpkin Scone Maple Pumpkin Pie Browned Butter Pumpkin Bread Maple Pumpkin Syrup Pumpkin Oreo Tart Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
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Giftry Holiday Giveaway
You may remember me talking about Giftry a couple months ago. In case you forgot, here’s a quick recap. Your mom asks for a Christmas list. You send her an email with a bunch of long blue links,...
View ArticleDon’t toss stale bread
Stale bread? Not a problem. It’s perfect for making croutons, baked french toast, crusty bread french toast, or panzanella. Psst—add your stale bread recipes in the comments.
View ArticleParking at the Grocery Store
Call me lazy, but I always search for a parking space closest to the shopping cart return at the grocery store. You’ll thank me come winter, I know it. You’re so welcome.
View ArticleRock, Paper, Kitchen Scissors
I use a lot of sun-dried tomatoes, but the ones that don’t come in the oil-packed jar are so hard to chop! So, instead of chopping them with a knife, I’ve been taking my kitchen scissors to them. Works...
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Give yourself the gift of giftry
When you find something that works, and works really well, it must be shared. With that said, it’s a double tip week. Stick with me, I’ve got some explaining to do. I’ve confessed it here before. I’m...
View ArticleA Bottle Brush for Everyone
Whether you have a baby or not, trust me when I say you need a $5 baby bottle scrub brush (fit with a rounded top and a long neck) in addition to your regular brush or sponge. It easily cleans drinking...
View ArticleCleaning Cheesy Pots and Plates
If there’s one dirty dish I hate cleaning most, it’s a cheesy one. Hot water and a scrub brush just mean melted cheese shmeared everywhere. It’s counterintuitive, but turn your water temp to icy cold...
View ArticleEat Your Berries Upside Down
After countless times of finding a layer of spoiled or smashed berries by the time I made it to the bottom of the container, I finally got smart and started eating berries upside down from the...
View ArticleCooking with Electric
I made Kevin pinky promise we’d always have a gas stove. Our current apartment has an electric stove. I learned quickly: if you’re used to cooking with gas, turn the heat off 2-3 minutes before you’re...
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Serve Sangria Blended
Keep extra cool these last few weeks of summer. Instead of serving sangria the traditional way, on the rocks, create a frosty drink by blending it with ice. Sangria Pops are another refreshing idea!
View ArticleHow to cut a Watermelon
Click here to view the embedded video. It may be the end of the season, but I’ve finally figured out how to cut watermelon without chopping off my fingers. For years I’ve shied away from buying them...
View ArticleLiven up your maple syrup
We eat a lot of waffles around here. I can do things on repeat forever and ever, but Kev needs variety. Inspired by I am a Food Blog, we flavored our syrup with fruit this weekend. Add chopped berries...
View ArticleRipe Peaches
How do you know when a peach is ripe? My mom grew up in the south, making her a peach expert. She taught us at a young age to only eat a peach when you can smell it. And when they’re not as ripe as...
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