How to Make the Perfect Poached Eggs

Today I'm sharing all the secrets for how to poach an egg and enjoy these tasty brunch favorites at home. 

The Perfect Peppermint Shake for the Holidays

How do you feel about peppermint shakes? Today I'm sharing the perfect holiday treat for you, your kids, your guests, your significant other....for everyone who loves the taste of peppermint!

How to Make the Perfect Grazing Platter

Everyone has heard of charcuterie boards, cheese platters, and crudités. But there is a new type of crowd-pleaser in town...the grazing platter or grazing board. Want to learn how to delight your holiday guests and prepare fantastic party platter? You are in the right place.

Why, How, and What I learned when I went Vegetarian for a Month

Hi everyone! I recently challenged myself to live a vegetarian lifestyle for the month of February. In case anyone may be interested in trying the same thing I wanted to share a little bit about my experience, why I did it, what I ate, and anything takeaways or lessons I learned.

Keeping Life Simple with Blue Apron (A review)

This post is not sponsored. I just really want to share my thoughts on Blue Apron since I've talked about a few other home delivery options on here and I wanted to see how it compared. 

The Perfect Summer Side Dish: Italian Pasta Salad

Full disclosure: This pasta salad might just be the most addicting side dish ever. It's perfect for your summer barbecue, beachside picnic, or work (from home) lunch bag. And the best part? It's so simple to throw together!

Trying Sun Basket

I cannot get enough of these meal kit services that deliver easy to make dinners without me even leaving the house. They are just so convenient! This week we tried Sun Basket.

A Special Valentine Dinner 2021

 

I hope you are having a relaxing Sunday and celebrating the special people in your life. Whether it's a significant other, a friend, a family member, it doesn't matter. Valentine's Day is usually low key around here -- we just do a dinner and small token gift of appreciation. We're foodies so dinner (and dessert) is our focus.

Making Pork Soup Dumplings (the easy way)

Before Covid-19 struck we used to visit a restaurant in the city where we would enjoy the most delicious Shanghai-style dumplings and food. For Lunar New Year we wanted to have soup dumplings but with restaurants either closed or heavily restricted we knew we could not visit our favorite place. So we decided to make our own pork soup dumplings, or Xiaolongbao. 

These are perfect from the upcoming Lunar New Year if you would like to celebrate. 

I'm never one to turn down a themed dinner (or nail design, lol)!

Mmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about these.

Trying Home Chef

Are you looking for a way to make getting healthy dinner on the table easier? If so, you've come to the right place. I tried Home Chef and am offering some thoughts so you can decide whether you want to try it for yourself and your family.

Holiday Eats 2020

Like many things for a lot of people this year the holidays looked a bit different. Under normal circumstances we spend the holidays celebrating and enjoying time with our extended families. With everything going on with Covid-19 and the cases worsening across the tri-state area, we decided it was best for our families to spend the holidays alone this year. While we missed the holiday experience we looked forward to all year (like so many others we clung to the hope that covid would resolve before the holiday season) we were not going to miss the opportunity to prepare a feast for two! Want to see what we made?

Baked Zucchini Fries

Easy Healthy Bagel Sandwich

The Ultimate Easy Healthy Taco Skinny Salad

Quick & Easy Skinny Dessert (72 calories Chocolate "Crack")

Saltines? As a dessert? Bear with me here--it is so so good! This dessert is called "crack" and I can totally see why. It's the easiest dessert to whip up for a last a minute party (who is going to parties right now?!) or if you just have a hankering for something sweet in a hurry. And it is SO GOOD.

St. Patrick's Day Nail Design 2020

Break out the green and grab a pint of Guinness because it's St. Patrick's Day! I'm only Irish by marriage (lol) but let's commemorate this day anyway, right? 

Dinner at Jean-Georges

Husband and I attended a "soft open" at the new Jean-Georges restaurant in Philadelphia this past weekend. I have never eaten at a restaurant before it was open to the public so I was really excited and to be honest, I felt like such a celebrity! It probably will never happen again but we had a great time.

Skinny Avocado Egg Salad recipe (without fresh avocados)

I hope you all enjoy this recipe as much as I am enjoying noshing on it right now as I type this post! Today I am sharing an easy, quick, and healthy egg salad recipe that's perfect by itself, on toast, on a salad, or really any way you can think to use it. Continue reading for the recipe.

Eating in the Eiffel Tower: What to Expect (My Experience at 58 Tour Eiffel)

Healthy Mediterranean Gyros