this is part 2 of my europe trip. part 1 featured london, et voila, paris 2018. i have to admit that this paris trip was pretty basic. my brother and i had never been before, and you really can’t miss the basics (ie notre dame, picture above!). the one departure (from a sightseeing standpoint) from […]
Chickpea Curry Bowls with Carrots and Cilantro Sauce
these chickpea curry bowls with carrots and cilantro sauce are hearty and warming, perfect for prepping on the weekend so you can have fall-worthy dinners throughout the week. how’s your weekend? i’m busy sleeping and being a hermit, since i celebrated 2 months with my current company by going to a conference. the kind where […]
Strawberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
i know you’ve had lemon poppy seed muffins, but strawberry lemon poppy seed muffins? maybe not. these muffins have the moistness, citrus-y / lemon-y, sweet/tart qualities that the og’s have. with a few upgrades: crunchy sugar on top that goes so well with the soft muffin insides, and plenty of jammy strawberries throughout the muffin. it’s […]
Olive Pasta with Kumquat Vinaigrette
i’m ooo and can’t answer my emails rn. aka i’m living up this labor day weekend in southern california! visiting my fave, eating the good things, basking in beachy sunsets. in case you need a last minute side dish for labor day though, how about this olive pasta with kumquat vinaigrette?! i’m on a huge […]
Pineapple Lime Agua Fresca
this pineapple lime agua fresca is cold and tart and refreshing, perfect for sipping throughout a hot summer weekend. it’s been about a month of my new job, and i like it so far. there’s the nice benefits of fitness reimbursements (which i haven’t taken advantage of yet, but dance classes here i come) and […]
London 2018 – Europe Part 1
a few highlights from my london 2018 trip! this is a 2 part series- i’ll post the paris part once i edit the pictures. food the railway: first dinner in london! i can’t remember what my dad got but i’d bet my stand mixer that it was fish and chips. update: i’ve gotten confirmation that it […]