Autumn has to be one of the best times of year for really great food. Sure, spring berries and summer corn are delicious, but rich fall treats are so comforting and nourishing as the weather grows cold and the air turns crisp. Recently, my local farmer’s market has been overflowing with incredible offerings: bartlett pears, … More Recipe Inspiration: Autumn Comfort Food
Chocolate chip cookies, passionfruit mousse, blondies, and now pumpkin pie?! I know, I’ve been posting way too many sweets lately (like that could ever be possible, haha)! I guess this is proof that I really am a desserts type of gal. What can I say, baking is my passion! To be honest, most of my … More Pumpkin Pie with Maple
Yesterday it was pouring when I woke up, so I couldn’t walk to work. Instead, I hopped on the bus. Once I made it to the office I enjoyed these oats with pumpkin puree, raisins, cinnamon, and peanut butter. I also sipped black tea throughout the morning, as ominous clouds filled the sky outside my … More Daily Eats: Apple Crisp
Solo walks to work on brisk mornings. Warm apple crisp and maple pumpkin pie. Lazy Sundays. Farmer’s market finds – especially persimmons! Spiced chai tea. The first rainy day of the season. Cozy slippers. Nights out. Long phone calls with good friends. Puppy time. Taylor Swift on repeat. Homemade sangria. Photo shoots with my new … More What’s Making Me Happy | November 2015
It’s been a while since I’ve updated y’all on my fall capsule wardrobe. I haven’t had a chance to take outfit pictures yet, but hopefully those are coming soon. In the meantime, here’s a look at the new pieces I purchased for this season. As part of the capsule experiment, I set a strict budget … More Fall 2015 Capsule Wardrobe: New Purchases
These blondies are one of my very favorite treats! I came up with this recipe a few years ago, and have been making it for family and friends ever since. The bars are rich and dense, so a little goes a long way. Butterscotch chips (my favorite guilty pleasure) are the perfect addition, along with … More Blondies
I want to get these photos up before another busy weekend to come. I recently went on a fun hike with friends, and it’s inspired me to spend more time outside and exploring new places! I also had a lot of fun during the recent Fleet Week in San Francisco. We went to a rooftop party … More Five Favorites #9
This passionfruit coconut mousse is a fancy and fun dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make! I’m not very familiar with passionfruit, so coming up with this recipe was a bit of a shot in the dark. But luckily, it turned out delicious. I was gifted the fruits, and had so much fun trying my first one. … More Passionfruit Coconut Mousse
Glitter & Grace 