Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2017 brings us joy, luck, and most importantly, unity. In light of this year’s highly important and transitional events, including the inauguration and of course, Martin Luther King, Jr. day, I would like to explore one of those classic American dishes – macaroni and cheese. Whether homemade or out… Continue reading The Making of Mac and Cheese
The holidays, especially Thanksgiving, would not be the same without the comfort food of mashed potatoes! My mom makes the most delicious mashed potatoes that I look forward to every year at the holidays. Whenever we have my aunts, uncles, and cousins over to celebrate, my mom’s potatoes are always one of the first dishes… Continue reading Mashed Potatoes and Their Meaning
Don’t you just love the taste of a sweet, gooey piece of caramel that melts in your mouth? One of my favorite desserts growing up were caramel kiss cookies that I used to eat for several birthday parties that my friends would throw in elementary school. While the sweet treat is not only a very… Continue reading Caramels and Cooperation
‘Tis the season for fun and flavorful drinks! Cocktails, and alcohol in general, are some of those rare beverages that bring people together no matter where you are in the world. Not only is alcohol a common accompaniment to meals in various different cultures, but it is also a mark of significance and celebration when… Continue reading Considering the Cocktail
I just LOVE a piping hot, cozy bowl of oatmeal during the chilly fall season. I remember when my mom would always make me oatmeal with sliced bananas every day (with love!) before school in junior high and I always appreciated how it would keep me satisfied and warm through my entire first two periods… Continue reading Observing Oatmeal
Hi everyone! I hope you all have had a fantastic summer ❤ My sincerest apologies to you all for being away for so long…I had been quite busy adjusting to this new chapter in my life. To all of you, thank you for sticking with me. I just graduated, have an incredible new job working… Continue reading All About Autumn Apple Pie
Isn’t a freezing cold, creamy ice cream cone with bold flavors one of the best things you can eat on a hot summer day? One of my favorite memories that I had recently was when my friend Beth and I were drinking cocktails, watching “Sex and the City,” and sharing birthday cake ice cream. It… Continue reading The Scoop on Ice Cream
