Boca Restaurant Review: Piattini
NOTE: This restaurant has since closed. I have a soft spot for cute little Italian restaurants, especially when the owner or chef makes himself known among the crowd, stopping by each and every table to make sure you’re enjoying your meal. These “mom and pop” kind of places always have genuine service, and the food […]
Skinny White Russian to celebrate #Sochi #WinterOlympics
Here’s part three of my Olympic Opening Ceremony night with Mom. We had to do something to celebrate the location of this year’s winter Olympics. A Russian-inspired drink seemed appropriate, and it’s winter…so there’s probably snow on the ground. Let’s make White Russians! My mom’s favorite cocktail is a good White Russian. In fact, I remember the first […]
Sesame Glazed Cauliflower
Yesterday’s Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash, Dried Cherries, Pomegranate and Pepitas was not all Mom and I made for our night of watching Olympics Opening Ceremony, which, as I said, was utterly fantastic. The Russians really know how to put on a beautiful show. I thought it was so cool how they told the history […]
Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash, Dried Cherries, Pomegranate and Pepitas
As much as I absolutely hate the cold, I spent last weekend visiting my parents in New Jersey. Yes, it was below 30 degrees. Yes, I saw snow for the first time in three years. Yes, I wore three layers everywhere I went. And yes, I wore snow boots, a scarf, gloves, and an earwarmer/headband. […]
Valentine’s Day Snack Mix
I totally broke one of the cardinal food blogger rules. You always post holiday-themed food on a holiday!!! I missed Valentine’s Day. I’m so sorry I didn’t bring you any pink, heart-shaped, chocolate desserts on Friday. Hopefully you had your share of sweet treats. Maybe someone made you breakfast in bed (lucky!), sent you flowers […]
Chocolate Avocado Muffins for #LeftoversClub
Do you ever buy things simply because they’re on sale or you have a coupon? I’m always looking to save a buck when I go grocery shopping, so naturally I gravitate toward sales. Most of the time it’s non-perishables, so it really doesn’t matter if I’m not going to use it right away. But last […]
Baked Gnocchi with Spinach and Homemade Tomato Sauce for #WeekdaySupper
Easy weeknight meals are my jam. Love ‘em! There’s nothing I hate more than getting home from work at 7:15pm and having to make dinner. Sometimes I’m lucky enough to get home and my roommate is cooking, or I have plans to go out to eat, but on those nights when I have to fend […]
Roasted Vegetable & Potato Salad
There’s something about eating a salad during the winter that just seems weird to me. It’s like summer here now (the weather is finally back to being warm and sunny) so salads should be a-okay in Florida any time of year. I guess I’m trying to sympathize with the rest of the world suffering from zero-degree weather […]
One Dish Dinners: Spicy Lentil Mushroom Ragout
Before I share today’s recipe, I have to give a huge shout out to my parents. It is so cool to see how my blogging has inspired both of them to cook more and try new foods. I’m so proud of them! They’ve always cooked, but it feels like only recently they have taken a […]
Funfetti Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle for #SundaySupper
Are you a Valentine’s Day lover or hater? I’m somewhere in between. I had a Valentine last year and he took me out for a really nice dinner, but truthfully? My favorite Valentine has always been my dad! I know…that’s such a Daddy’s Girl thing to say, but it’s the truth! My Dad has never […]
