We knew we were no sommelier when we decided to have a wine tasting for our friends. However, we knew we loved wine, loved pairing it with different foods, and overall loved the idea of being able to describe what we tasted. We’re becoming more and more curious about wine and wanted to share that with our friends, so we thought, why not host a wine tasting? I promise it sounds more snobby than it is! It was a fun…
Holiday get-togethers are in full swing and if you’re anything like me, you either volunteer or get volunteered to host at least one gathering during the holidays. With the exception of the one brunch I’m about to go into detail about, this year we decided to take things easy and have enjoyed being guests at our family gatherings. Last year we hosted a New Years eve party for family and friends in our small home and while it was a total success, I…
Exactly one week ago I decided to try a juice cleanse with my husband. We’ve been on a health kick lately and felt that it was the right time to do a juice cleanse. Yes, there’s definitely a “right time” for this. We did a three day cleanse from Freshii, which included 4 juices and a “detox” salad every day. Overall we were happy with the cleanse and the results, so we’ll probably do it again in the future! I’m excited…
Is the avocado toast just another trend? I really hope not. It’s a quick, healthy and super delicious meal for me, whether I make it for lunch during the week or brunch on the weekend. I add all sorts of toppings to it and it’s always perfect! I wanted to give you a few tips on how to make this fancy treat at home. Let’s make this trend last, just don’t overdo it because I don’t want the poor avocado farms…
So last weekend I woke up excited to make chilaquiles. I’m not sure what gave me the inspiration, maybe a dream, or a scent, or a memory. Either way, I tried making them all on my own without looking up a recipe. I wanted to use my instincts and make them based on how I remember my mom would make them. I’ve got to say they were not bad at all. My husband would agree, but would also comment on…
Oh I can’t tell you how much I love brunching at home. Going out to brunch is great, but when you can stay in your pj’s and then watch a movie in the comfort of your own bed or couch… need I say more? (maybe I shouldn’t let my hubby see this or we won’t be going out to brunch anymore, hehe) Weekends have been crazy for us this year. When we got married two years ago, we quickly got…
April is here and it’s unbelievable how quickly this year is going for us! Do you feel the same way? It’s a good thing for several reasons, but it also makes me anxious. Here’s why… a. I’m a teacher so this means summer vacation is just around the corner (yay!) b. we’re in the middle of renovating our new house and our apartment lease ends by the end of May. That’s next month! Anxiety feels all over right? Lately I’ve…
I’m not sure what took longer.. coming up with a good title for this post or actually making the pancakes. I mean seriously, there are so many great things about these pancakes that I found it almost impossible to sum it up into a couple of words. They are my go-to pancakes on a Sunday morning. They are packed with protein so they keep us full when we’re not expected at a Sunday brunch with friends. All you need is a blender…
Let’s talk about the latest health craze. Açaí bowls. How do you say that anyway? Ah-ka-ee … ah-sigh-EE… ah-sah-EE (I’m going with ah-sah-EE.).. Okay I’m kidding, I know how to say it. But seriously… acai bowls are getting some serious attention. I’m seeing them everywhere! Coffee shops, movies, Instagram and everyone is talking about it. I had my first bowl at Jamba Juice a few years ago and I didn’t even realize I was eating a famous Açaí bowl. Lately I’ve noticed they are becoming widely…
