Taste of Summer: Naked Lemon and Olive Oil Layer Cake

People mark the beginning of Summer in a variety of ways. To some, the beginning of the season falls on it’s astronomical date (June 20th this year,) while to many others- Summer officially begins during Memorial Day Weekend. For me, I consider the first day of Summer to be it’s meteorological date of June 1st- […]

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Set It and Forget It: 3-Ingredient Tuna Casserole

My mom is a very gifted woman with a lot of different talents and skills that span across a variety of things- be it art, writing or comedic timing and quick wit- but it’s especially true when it comes to the culinary arts. From elaborate cake decorating to putting together four-course meals on ridiculously short […]

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A Month to Remember: April 2020

I know that the days and the weeks have started to blend into one long, “Groundhog Day”-esque loop as of late- especially for those of us who are presently working or teaching from home and have grown accustomed to the same routine every single day from the confines of our bedrooms, living rooms and/or home […]

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Dainty Desserts: Plant-Based Cookie Fries

With so many people staying home and looking for new ways to keep themselves occupied as the days and weeks blend together- there’s been an influx of DIY crafts/projects and kitchen concoctions being shared across social media. I, too, have been occasionally browsing Pinterest and different quarantine-boredom-busting-blogs for some inspiration for new things to whip […]

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Midnight Cravings: Beef Empanadas

One of the things I miss most during the current COVID-19 quarantines and statewide closures is going out to eat with my friends and family- both at familiar places I’ve dined in before and have enjoyed for a long time- or by getting adventurous at new places I’ve never tried but have been meaning to […]

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A Month to Remember: March 2020

Well, it’s been quite a wild few weeks, hasn’t it? First and foremost- I hope you’re all healthy, safe, and getting through this strange and stressful time to the best of your abilities. I know it hasn’t been easy for anyone- and all we can do is take it day by day and hope for […]

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Dainty Desserts: Chocolate Raspberry Fool

If there was any silver lining at all for me to find in the ongoing quarantine happening around Massachusetts right now- it’s that I’ve been able to cook and bake a little more often using ingredients I may have otherwise overlooked in my kitchen since I’m spending a considerable amount of time in my apartment. […]

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Set It and Forget It: Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

These past couple of weeks have been hectic and crazy- so when it comes to meal prep or making dinner for guests- I’ve been turning to an underutilized tool in my kitchen that does all the work for me and delivers some tasty and unique concoctions I may not have thought to whip up otherwise. […]

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