I grew up outside of Rochester, NY and am making Kennebunk, ME my home! You can find me cooking (most nights), reading (anything & everything), taking up new hobbies (currently: needlepoint!), working out at Orange Theory, and hanging with my husband Andrew and our pup Baxter. I think all the best foods have elements of crunch, salt and a hint of sweetness, and no matter what I’m eating - I always save the best bite for last.
In the heat of late July, it pains me to have to turn on the oven. However, occasionally I’ll see a recipe that will force me to wake up early just so I can crank it up. This is THE recipe. I shared this cake in my office recently and it was quite the hit. … More Blueberry Crumb Cake
During the hot summer months, almost every night of the week, Andrew and I will sit on the patio outside and grill anything and everything in our fridge. Recently, we had some corn on the cob and instead of just grilling it and eating off the cob, I decided to whip up a salad using … More Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad
Despite having a rhubarb plant in my backyard growing up, I had never eaten rhubarb as the star ingredient in a recipe until this cake! Every time rhubarb season arose, my mom would cut our rhubarb and then pick (or buy) strawberries to make her pie, tart, or jam recipe. I certainly didn’t understand the … More Rhubarb Breakfast Cake
I don’t know about you guys, but my weekday lunches are typically whatever sad leftovers remain from the previous night’s dinner. Every once in awhile though, I make something for dinner that I’m pumped to have the next day for lunch. This easy Greek lentil salad is one of those things. In fact, it actually … More Greek Lentil Salad
A couple weeks ago, one of my favorite Instagram accounts (Husbands That Cook) was making brownies on their insta-live. I popped in to watch for what I assumed would be a few minutes, but then ended up engulfed in watching the whole thing. To be honest, I’m not really a huge brownie fan, but once … More Sea Salt Brownies
Nine times out of ten on my weekly grocery runs, I consistently grab the same veggies. You can almost always find: spinach, broccoli, and brussels sprouts in my cart. Last week, we started getting some warmer weather in new england, and the thought of turning on the oven and roasting veggies was NOT an idea … More Shredded Brussels Sprout and Lentil Salad
Andrew and I were laying in bed the other day trying to figure out what to have for breakfast. It was a Sunday, and we have a version of these pancakes almost every week, but we were in the mood for something new and different. We talked about different types of bread and scones when all … More ‘Everything Bagel’ Biscuits
YOU GUYS. I have to apologize in advance, because this is NOT a good idea. As someone who will purposely book a flight connection in Chicago in order to get my hands on some Garrett’s chicago mix…finding out how to make my own is possibly the worst slash best thing that could have ever happened. … More Chicago Mix Popcorn (Cheddar + Caramel Corn)
Even though spring has finally arrived, the northeast obviously didn’t get the memo. So until we actually see some greenery, I’m still 100% on the comfort food train. I’m not the biggest eggplant fan, but we’ve been trying to eat less carbs lately so I figured it was worth a shot. I’ve gotta say, you … More Healthy Eggplant Rollatini
As I do every year when the super bowl and oscars are approaching, I’ve been thinking about the most important part of either of these events: the food. Yes the outcomes are “important”, but regardless of who you want to win…grazing around a table for hours is something everyone can get behind! In my opinion, … More Buffalo Artichoke Wings
Like many of you (I’m assuming), I have a list of “to make” recipes that’s about a mile long at any given time. The list spans from appetizers to desserts and full dinners to cocktails, and the range of healthy to unhealthy is fully covered. When it comes time to decide what to tackle next, … More Savory Bacon Gruyere Monkey Bread
I’m back! If you saw on my instagram feed, I recently got married 🙂 I didn’t anticipate taking a break from the blog, but wedding planning (especially in the last few weeks leading up to the big day!) kind of overtook my life for a little while. I’m happy to say Andrew and I had … More Sweet and Spicy Pepperoni Pizza
In the very hottest days of summer, as much as I love chocolate desserts, I’m usually craving something a bit lighter. Also considering my wedding is about 9 weeks away (AHHHHH!!!!) I’ve been trying to make healthier desserts that don’t leave me feeling deprived. These lemon poppyseed baked donuts are almost as good as the … More Lemon Poppyseed Baked Donuts
When it comes to cocktails, there are only a few things I look for: gin or vodka, citrus, and herbs. Whether its a greyhound, a g&t, or a gimlet, I’m a happy girl. When I was in Myanmar, we visited The Strand hotel, which is basically the only place in the country where anything is … More Gin Basil Smash Cocktail
There’s no denying my obsession with brown butter, it made its way into my favorite blondies of all time (which I created into a business!), and snuck its way into my banana bread. Honestly, it’s good in everything. One of my most favorite ways to incorporate brown butter though, is along with chocolate and sea … More Toffee Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crunchy Salty Sweet 