A seasonal cooking blog
The Oil-Cleansing Method Have you heard of the oil-cleansing method before? If you haven’t, it’s about time you did because this will change your skincare routine! I’ve been a big fan of the OCM since 2011 when I threw out my store-bought skin cleanser and decided to never go back. How Oil Cleanses Skin I know it…
It seems like it happened overnight. Yesterday I was sitting on the back porch, sipping tea, and enjoying the sunshine, and the next thing I know, I find myself caught in a crazy downpour that left me soaked for the first few hours of my day. Lesson learned: don’t forget your jacket in Seattle and… fall is…
It doesn’t take much to creep me out. Seriously, I scare way too easily. Over the weekend I creeped myself out by reading The Woman in Cabin 10 (I would definitely recommend it, but I was a bit bummed at the ending) and watching Gone Girl (also highly recommended if you haven’t read the book or seen this yet!). As…
If you are reading this post on Tuesday morning, there is a very good chance that at this same moment, I am in downtown Seattle speaking at a conference about HR/compensation (my life outside of this blog) and just trying to keep. it. together. I am currently practicing deep breathing, trying to speak slowly and not…
Have you read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up yet? If you haven’t, you need to grab a copy this weekend! I first read the book when it came out a couple of years ago and at the time, I had just moved so the message didn’t hit home since I’d already purged before moving. However, I’ve recently been…
I’m going to be honest with you: this recipe is not the recipe I had planned for you today. Although this hearty beef and cabbage soup is one of the best things I’ve had for dinner recently, today’s menu was supposed to be all about pumpkin. Yep, you heard that right folks, pumpkin. Here’s the deal: I feel like every…
I really value being intentional with my living space. Living in Seattle (where rent is getting more expensive than ever) I’ve always lived in odd apartments and old houses. I don’t mind living in small spaces and I might even take the plunge and try a tiny house (under 300 square feet) one day. However, a few months…
Is there anything more delicious than a hearty egg dish? How about a hearty egg dish that can be made in a single skillet with minimal prep time and clean-up time? Hello one-pan eggs with tomatoes and bell peppers! This simple dish combines the best seasonal produce (bell peppers, tomatoes, greens, and herbs) with local eggs. It’s been…
Is there anything better than fresh, local fruit in summer? Since I have a bit of a sweet tooth and I’m not a huge baker, fruit is one of my favorite desserts… especially when you make fruit taste like a donut. 😉 Hello glazed donut peaches!! Are you familiar with donut peaches? You can find them at…
It has been crazy hot here in Seattle for the past couple of weeks (hello 93 degrees!) and that can only mean one thing: no-cook meals. I’ve been trying to avoid my oven at all costs so I’ve been turning to lots of salads, and of course, raw zucchini pasta (i.e. zoodles)! If you watched…
