I know what you’re thinking. Why is my first post of the New Year about chocolate chip cookies? What about resolutions and all of that!? Hear me out… I learned a lot about myself while planning my wedding last year, and one of the things I learned is that I suck at giving things up cold turkey. Its like, as… Read More

Hands down, stuffing is my favorite side dish at Holiday Dinner! But.. Confession time.. I’m quite a picky eater and am embarrassingly particular about my stuffing! It cannot be too mushy, it cannot be cooked inside the bird (I’m paranoid about salmonella), It cannot contain celery and mushrooms… You get the point! Ha, Ha. Therefore, I always volunteer to make the stuffing, that… Read More

I’m not much of a whiz when it comes to DIY décor, and my home style is fairly modern, so I’m always looking for on trend décor ideas that don’t require a lot of time or skill to put together.. (and will not clutter up my house!) A few weeks ago a friend and I were out having dinner and… Read More

For as long as I can remember, my Grandma Win’s “Atom bomb” cookies (We renamed them a little more appropriately!) have been the most sought after Christmas treat in my family. Partly because of how incredibly good they are, and partly because they only show up once a year: at Christmas. This recipe has been in my family for ages…. Read More

  With the Festive Season in full swing, the holiday overindulgences seem to be never-ending.. including (but not limited to) Christmas cocktails! I am never one to turn down anything delicious, but wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy those festive drinks without feeling guilty afterward?  We health-ified three holiday favorites for you below using local ingredients! 1. Glowing Rum + Nog  Ingredients Dark Rum… Read More

  Lets face it.. tis the season for ENDLESS holiday tasks! I for one, dread wrapping Christmas presents because #realtalk.. I’m positively terrible at it!  This year however, I decided I would research the best ways to wrap gifts, and I have to be honest I was pretty happy with the results! In the spirit of giving, I’m passing on the… Read More