There’s only one way to properly look at a gorgeous, decadent, expensive pound of dark chocolate quickly melting into nothing but a big mess all over your counter – as a sign! Life sends us signs all the time, and it’s important to listen up! Signs can mean all kinds of crazy things. Maybe it’s…
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I lasted all of 3 days before surrendering to sugar and cranking on the recently sworn off oven. 3 wimpy days! I’m such a flag waver to my battles, but with a cool Brooklyn breeze graciously dancing through my tiny window, and an impeccably persistent itch to bake that would have been utterly impossible to ignore,…
Continue ReadingSparkling Basil & Citrus Water
When you have one window in your entire apartment (yes, I’m serious), no air conditioning, and a ceiling fan so rickety you only dare to pump it on low, you quickly learn alternative methods of cooling down from the steamy summer heat. As much as I love glazed doughnuts, walking around resembling one is no good…
Continue ReadingPenne with Sautéed Kale, Lemon, and Feta
As the last month of my 24th year quickly comes to a close, I’m pleased to feel as equally grown, as I am incomplete. Sure, I’ve certainly slipped more “in character” to who I truly am; I’ve learned to stand up for myself, to use my head over my heart (at least, most of the time), to…
Continue ReadingDay Trip: Red Hook, Brooklyn!
We’re day trippin’ it today! New York City is always busting with excitement – not a secret. But if you’re sticking around the city for more than just a day, let me introduce you to my new go-to food paradise: Red Hook.
Continue Reading“The Treats Truck” Peanut Butter Cookies
This is more than just a post about cookies… This, is a love story. About a girl, a tray of cookies, and how one bite changed her peanut-hating-heart forever. Once upon a time, there was a silly, stubborn, sassy girl who had a strong aversion to butter of the peanut variety. She didn’t…
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