It has truly been a labor of love, to say the least. I enrolled in Ceramics 101 at my local community college last summer and ever since, I have been captivated by the art form. Within just three weeks of…
Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Noodle Salad, aka Bun Thit Nuong
In my opinion, this is the ideal meal. It’s incredibly flavorful, light, and very easy to make! You can even marinate the meat in advance: freeze it, defrost it, grill it, and ta-da – my version of a frozen dinner!…
Last-Minute Red Velvet Cupcake Cravings Recipe
As you will come to realize, the majority, if not all of my recipes, are spontaneous and heavily influenced by the contents of my refrigerator, pantry, and chest freezer. I find this approach more relatable to real-life situations and have…
Mystery: Solved! “Silverbush” aka “Morning Glory Bush” – Convolvulus Cneorum
Mystery: Solved! CONFESSION: I’m not a fan of desert plants, which might seem strange considering I live in the desert. My ideal garden would be inspired by the French countryside or a Mediterranean villa in Italy. I know, I know…
Super Fluffy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
I know I probably jumped the gun but the weather dropped to under 100 degrees today and I wanted to bask in the moment. Also, the hubby recently had back surgery and home from work and repeatedly requested PUMPKIN Cinnamon…
First Time Visitor’s Weekend Guide: San Francisco, CA
A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to San Francisco: What to Skip and What to See As always, I may have spent more time than I should researching where to stay, eat, and do before I go, my first “real” (one overnight…