Thank you to Cost Plus World Market for sponsoring today’s recipe. Summer is finally here, and guess what? I’m swimming a ton! That’s significant only because I started swimming for the first time about a month ago. Nearly a fish now, I’m ravenous. After swim lessons and my own laps in the pool, I crave […]

Hot Cocoa
Thank you Sprouts Farmers Market for sponsoring today’s recipe. Happy National Hot Cocoa Day! Today, I partnered with Sprouts Farmers Market to share how I make hot cocoa from scratch. The best part about this recipe is the slightly richer flavor that comes from the addition of semi-sweet chocolate. It makes me happy and cozy just […]

Masala Chai Tea
Thank you Sprouts Farmers Market for sponsoring today’s recipe! While I’m more of a coffee drinker, these days I welcome a sip of tea. The aroma that wafts from a fresh brew is so soothing. Perhaps its the spices. I prefer warm notes of cinnamon and star anise. Paired with citrusy cardamom and spicy ginger, the spices […]

The Making of a Farm Board with The Farm at Agritopia and Barnone
Food has become a phenomenal outlet for me not only to express myself creatively, but also support the community. Among projects I love most is crafting over-the-top food boards that look more like gardens than they do a traditional charcuterie or cheese and crackers spread. It’s tough to explain what that looks like without photos. […]

Inspiring Eats and Party Tips for the Big Game
As we inch closer to Sunday and the big game, I want to make sure you are inspired to host a wonderful football party for family and friends. I partnered with The TomKat Studio to create a smashing spread of food and drinks, all inspired by Kikkoman. Scroll through to see what it takes to […]

An Italian Family Dinner
Family dinners were always the norm in my home growing up. My mother always ensured we ate a hearty meal together, even if it meant taking dinner on the road. It’s something I still value to this day. However, it can be quite a challenge at times. On photo shoot days, especially, when the days are much […]

The Only Black Friday Stop for Me
Thank you Cost Plus World Market for sponsoring today’s holiday post. For the most part, the Friday following Thanksgiving is a sleep-in kind of day for me. My stomach is still full from the eating extravaganza, so slumber is not much of an issue. (If you don’t know, this girl has insomnia struggles. The extra […]

Grass-Fed Beef
Thank you Sprouts Farmers Market for sponsoring this post and inviting me to learn about your food. Have you ever wondered what all the hype is about grass-fed beef? I had a vague idea of what it meant and knew it was better. However, it was not until I attended a shabu shabu dinner with […]

Halloween Pizza
Thank you Sprouts Farmers Market for partnering on these cute and spooky Halloween pizza ideas. Pizza is so popular on Halloween, but why order out when you can bake one at home in less than 10 minutes? That’s plenty of time to spruce it up to with easy decorations – all edible of course. To […]