I know that this upcoming Fourth of July isn’t going to be like anything we’ve grown used to in terms of celebrations here in the States. Large cookouts/BBQs, packed pool parties, busy beach days, and crowded fireworks displays are pretty much cancelled this year in states that are taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously- but that […]
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Making a BLT isn’t exactly a challenge and doesn’t require any significant level of skill. It’s three basic, core ingredients and mayonnaise (if you prefer) spread out on some bread or a roll. Writing a long introductory post about something so simple doesn’t exactly feel necessary. What I *will* say is that BLTs are also […]
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June 1st, while not the *official* first day of Summer- is still the beginning of the season to me. I start wearing shorts and flip flops, start spending a little more time at the beach- and start cooking some of my most beloved Summertime dishes. One of my favorites? S’mores- especially these quick and easy […]
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To me, the end of May also marks the end of Spring, which means- of course- that the beginning of June is the unofficial beginning of Summer. Usually I like to celebrate the transition of the seasons this time of year with a trip to a greenhouse to pick up some flowers for my kitchen […]
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In times where we’re all looking for a little comfort- be it wearing pajamas while we work from home, splurging on some online shopping, or indulging in takeout a few times a week- I’ve turned to tasty recipes that remind me of home and my family- many of whom I haven’t seen in months since […]
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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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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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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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Coffee & Chiffon 