A guide of what to do in Dumbo, the Brooklyn neighborhood located “down under the Manhattan Bridge overpass” including where to eat, shop, and explore. Dumbo is a small neighborhood within Brooklyn situated along the East River between the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge. The neighborhood is known for having stunning views of the […]
Sesame Peanut Noodles with Chicken
Sesame Peanut Noodles with Chicken is a lunch that is perfect for meal prepping and bringing to work. Rice or buckwheat noodles coated with a slightly spicy peanut sauce and topped with chicken, carrot, edamame, green onions, and sesame seeds to create a make-at-home version of one of my favorite take-out dishes. I have always […]
Mother’s Day Recipes
Mother’s Day is just around the corner so I am gathering up some Mother’s Day Recipes to help you celebrate the holiday. Here are easy and crowd pleasing recipes for brunch and dinner. Did you know that Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year at most restaurants? Why not skip the crowds and […]
What to do in Williamsburg Brooklyn
A guide of what to do in Williamsburg, Brooklyn including where to eat, shop, stay, and hang out! Go to Williamsburg to enjoy a more relaxed pace and less crowded locale. It’s more residential and you will find things you can’t anywhere else. The abundance of independent boutiques and general lack of national chains is […]
What I Wish I Had Known About IVF
It’s infertility awareness week and today I am opening up about what I wish I had known about IVF before I was in the middle of it. What I Wish I Had Known About IVF: It’s More Shots Than I Expected When IVF is mentioned on tv shows or movies, they don’t seem to mention […]
Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
These Macaroni and Cheese Recipes will help you find new ways to prepare one of the ultimate comfort foods. This list has everything from simple stovetop recipes to ways to turn macaroni and cheese into a more complete meal. From bacon cheeseburger mac and cheese to buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese, I have pulled together […]
What to Do in the Meatpacking District
A guide of what to do in the Meatpacking District – all the best things to do, must try restaurants, and places to shop in this NYC neighborhood. This small area within the West Village is known for it’s upscale shopping and trendy restaurants. The neighborhood’s cobblestoned streets and sidewalk cafes make the Meatpacking District […]
Blueberry Crumble
An easy recipe for a blueberry crumble with a blueberry goat cheese filling topped with a crispy crumbly oat topping. The addition of goat cheese gives a flavorful twist to a classic recipe. I love this blueberry crumble because it tastes like the combination of cheesecake and a crumble. The goat cheese adds a slightly […]
Reduced Fat Carrot Cake Cupcakes
An easy recipe for reduced fat carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. It’s a lightened up version of a classic dessert. This recipe was one of the first recipes that I shared on this site eight years ago. Today I am revisiting and updating the recipe and adding some new photos. I have learned […]
What to Make with Shredded Chicken | Recipes with Shredded Chicken
Wondering what to make with shredded chicken? This collection of 20+ recipes with shredded chicken will help you save time and get dinner on the table. What to make with Shredded Chicken: This list is divided into different sections so that you can find just what you are looking for: salads, pastas, casseroles, Tex-Mex, buffalo […]
What to Watch during Quarantine and Quarantine Projects
A guide of what to watch during quarantine, quarantine projects to help keep you busy, virtual art experiences, free online courses, and more! Charles and I have family in countries that are under lockdown and family that is self quarantining. Since I am currently 25 weeks pregnant with the IVF baby it took us 3 […]
10 Things You Don’t Know About Charles
Today I am talking about my husband Charles. He was the one who came up with the idea for this website and who supported my decision to start blogging full time. He gets mentioned from time to time, but based on people’s reaction to Instagram posts involving him, it seems like people are curious to […]