If cooking is something that you dread, this blog post is for YOU! Sometimes, it really helps to romanticize the process of cooking and take a couple more steps to make it just a little more enjoyable. In one of my recent posts, I talked about steps to make it more pleasant in a way that is easier and less stressful, but this time I would love to focus on fun things to add to Read more…
Baking fatigue is natural and very common— unlike cooking, baking is a lot less flexible! As I personally have encountered many baking mishaps and fails, I have come to realize that baking takes precision, strategy, and patience. After working with one of my good friends, Maggie Mulder (@sweet.cheyenne.bc), who is a professional at-home baker, I have acquired a handful of tips that are necessary and extremely helpful to add to my baking process. So, I Read more…
Today, I wanted to share one of my friend’s and I’s favorite recipes that we created and the story behind it— Quarantine Salad! First, lets start with the recipe: Ingredients: Lettuce (we love mixed greens or romaine) 3 Bell Peppers— Orange, Red, & Yellow 1 Cucumber 1 Red Onion 1-2 Avocados Shredded Carrots Parmesan Cheese Olive Garden Italian Dressing Optional to add: Tomatoes Croutons Chicken Instructions: Pretty simple! Wash and add your lettuce to a Read more…
Whether you have lived in Birmingham for years or have only visited for a weekend, I’m sure you’d agree that Birmingham’s Food Scene is one to celebrate. Yes, I may be exaggerating when calling it “unbeatable”, but I do believe it’s one of the best! For today’s blog, I want to spotlight a list of my favorite restaurants that I love visiting on the days that I don’t want to cook. I will have a Read more…
Happy Friday everyone! Yesterday was National Take A Walk In The Park Day (who knew that was a thing) and it got me thinking! While I am passionate about talking all things cooking, recipes, and meal prep, I thought I would take a break and instead talk about some other important practices. Just as I believe food is fuel and can strengthen us for our everyday, I also believe there are daily habits that we Read more…
After a fun and full weekend, I thought it would be fun to write a blog post about all things hosting! Growing up, I associated hosting with big events and parties that involved 20+ people. However, in the past four years of being in college, I have discovered that hosting can actually be a lot more intimate and simple. So, I would love to share some hosting tips & recipes that I pull from whether Read more…
If you know me, you may know that one of my biggest fears is raw chicken. Weird right? Thus, through the years I have gathered some food safety tips that have provided a bit more peace of mind while cooking. They have also just helped me be more mindful with how I prepare food, especially if it is for others! While I am most definitely not an expert and may even over compensate in some Read more…
Happy Monday everyone! Today I wanted to talk a little bit about the emotional side of cooking in the kitchen and share some tips that I have found that help my overall experience. Like I’ve mentioned before, the entire process of grocery shopping, food preparation, budgeting, and finally the actual cooking can be very mentally taxing. Thus, I would love to provide some hope and tips to make cooking more enjoyable to anyone who is Read more…
BONUS BLOG! My roommate was making a yummy, late-night snack tonight and inspired me to share some easy & nutritious dessert ideas for this mini blog (thank you gracie!). So, without further ado, here is some simple dessert inspo! Apple Bites Ingredients: Green Apple Nut Butter of choice Dark Chocolate Chips Directions: So simple: Melt your chocolate chips & peanut butter and drizzle over your apple slices. Then, put them into the fridge for about Read more…
For all of the college students living on campus without kitchens, here are some dorm-friendly (and everyone-friendly) breakfast recipes that you can make for breakfast! Even if you don’t live in small spaces, these can be great go to recipes in the midst of your busy schedule! The best thing about these recipes is that you can customize it however you like, and you can change it up every time you make them. This can Read more…