It’s that magical time of year again when so many of my weekends or days off are spent at the beach, by the pool, or at afternoon/evening cookouts with friends and family – and so many of those occasions and gatherings involve preparing the perfect side dish to share with everyone. It’s a Summertime tradition […]
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Along with my apartment and my wardrobe, my seasonal recipes are also getting a little bit of a refresh this Spring. As much as I love hearty soups and saucy entrées during the colder months, I’ve been gradually phasing them out in exchange for lighter dishes that incorporate more colors, textures and unexpected flavor combinations […]
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While celebrating a belated Galentine’s Day with my mother this past weekend where we participated in a mimosa-filled candle making class, I also took on the project of whipping up a delicious and filling dinner for the two of us once I’d brought her back to her house and was preparing to head home to […]
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There were a lot of things I loved about my recent trip to Italy, but something I was asked about a lot by friends, family and co-workers upon my return was how the food had been. The short answer is, of course, amazing – but I can’t stress the love and passion behind every meal […]
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I know that a lot of my recent Fall-inspired recipes have been various forms of pasta with savory sauces, but this is the season of coziness and comfort – and pasta is one of my favorite go-to dishes during the cooler, crisper months (other than soups, of course – but I’m saving those recipes for […]
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With yesterday marking the first official day of Fall, it only felt right to celebrate accordingly by starting my morning with a Pumpkin Spice Latte before embarking on a day filled with local fairs and festivals in and around the Pioneer Valley with my mother and Oliver – and then ending the evening by preparing […]
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My mom has been taking care of me and doting on me since my wisdom tooth removal last week – whipping up soft dinners and desserts (and providing plenty of pudding and chocolate milk!) while I’d been staying with her throughout my recovery and while I worked remotely from her house over the past few […]
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Given that Memorial Day is just a few days away and plenty of people will be enjoying the holiday/long weekend with some outdoor cooking and grilling (including yours truly!), I thought I’d share a unique and flavorful twist on what is already a cookout classic by taking traditional pasta salad and adding a spicy elote-inspired […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 