Staying current and on trend should be as easy as walking into the store and buying a new pair of shoes, right? Unfortunately it’s not; especially in a year when you can make anything work. For example, if you have an exaggerated wide leg, a ballet flat that isn’t as trendy right now, still looks […]
How to Make Nut Milk (plus a trick when you don’t have a nut milk bag)
This article was originally posted on my old blog, Foodscape, after running out of cheese cloth and milk at the same time. Luckily, there are many nut milk bag substitutes that can be used. In fact, after learning how to make almond milk without nut bag options, I’ve come to prefer it. Once you […]
How to Style a Blazer (3 Ways)
One of the first tricks I learned in the style world is how to make any outfit look more curated by using a third layer–and I don’t mean your coat. I mean blazers, vests, scarves, cardigans, and hats. My favorite layering piece: the blazer. Everyone knows how to wear a blazer in the office, but […]
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (without brown sugar)
When I think of gluten-free cookies, I think bland, cardboard flavor and an overcooked crispy texture that creates a cookie monster in my dreams. I mean, after a cookie like that, would you dream of anything else but a soft and chewy, melt-in-your-mouth cookie? I desperately needed a recipe to change my mind about gluten-free […]
Blackened Mahi Mexican Tortilla Soup with Fire Roasted Corn
After a fun girls hair day, my sister and I had our hearts set on some yummy Dim Sum from my local Chinese takeout. One thing that’s always tough to remember during this pandemic time is that many of our usual restaurants are either closed earlier or have limited service. So our next best option […]
Sangiovese Wine: Italy’s Popular and Controversial Chameleon
When I was in Tuscany, I frequently drank whatever house wine the restaurant would serve, which, more than likely, was made from Sangiovese grapes. Since then, this bold wine is one of my favorites to serve with dinner–especially Italian cuisine. Sangiovese wine, known as the chameleon of Central Italy, is an Italian grape variety named […]
