food and drink

Did you know I LOVE to bake??? It’s been one of my favorite hobbies since I was a little girl… easy bake oven and all. I’ve always had a sweet tooth [which usually acts as the demise of my macros] but I work out so that I enjoy the good stuff and that’s exactly what […]

You know I love oatmeal… usually I tend to make Overnight Oats, yet during cold + chilly months I want them warm and hot so I change it up and whip up a bowl of goodness in the microwave. This winter bowl with oatmeal is super easy, fast and convenient, and packed full of the […]

It’s the final countdown!!!! All the presents are wrapped and nestled under the tree, the groceries have been bought, and Santa is gearing up for his long night of Christmas Eve drop-off delivery. But before I check off, I wanted to hop on and share the perfect, go-to slow cooker hot chocolate recipe so you […]

This sausage and rosemary casserole has been in rotation for years and it’s coming back to resurface just in time for Christmas festivity! It’s the EASIEST breakfast casserole to assemble before Santa comes and then enjoy after all the gifts are unwrapped, too… with just 5 ingredients, it’s a perfect takelong dish to give the […]

It may be morning, but I am already ready for leftovers from last night’s dinner! Wednesdays officially bring me back to the land of carbs, therefore I usually go big and say yes to all the pasta #sorrynotsorry. However, I know it’s been a bit since I served up something fresh from the food diaries […]

Oh yes, nothing like a fun little summer style recipe to kick off the weekend festivities… we are trying to eat anything and everything seasonal at our house these days to take advantage of all the fresh produce we are buying at the store and this new find acts as an easy side dish OR […]

You know I love a good cocktail, especially when happy hour at home is calling. Bring on the summer concoctions for this gal who loves any type of spritzer! I first fancied the Hugo cocktail once I stumbled upon this refresher on our rendezvous to Italy a few years ago and crafted one for myself […]