When spring’s warmer weather and rain showers start rolling in, I start rolling out all the junk in my life. I’m a heavy spring cleaner that uses the changing season as an excuse to downsize the clutter and tackle those…
Skinny Eggplant Rollatini with Squash & Lemon-Sage Bechamel Sauce
Eggplant Parmesan was a staple in my household growing up. My step-grandfather would deep-fry breaded, thinly-sliced eggplant and serve it with homemade red sauce. Just thinking about it makes me salivate a bit! I’ve noticed that most eggplant rollatini recipes…
Mindful Mondays: Skinny ‘Po Boy Sandwich Recipe
Fat Tuesday is tomorrow and there’s only one thing I crave during Mardi Gras: ‘po boy sandwiches. There’s something magical about that tangy, slightly spicy remoulade sauce mixed with the fat from a hunk of fish and then put on…
The Best Healthy Super Bowl Party Recipes
Don’t think there’s such a thing as healthy Super Bowl party recipes? Think again! The Super Bowl is ripe for indulging. The beer. The mindless snacking. The highly-caloric belly bombs. It’s a recipe for feeling bloated. That’s why I’ve decided…
Mindful Mondays: Honey-Lime Mexican Stuffed Peppers [Vegetarian]
Every once in a while, a craving for Mexican stuffed peppers will hit with a vengeance. I’ve tried a few different recipes, usually with meat and the use of a slow cooker. While these are yummy, they can be packed…
Introducing The Lust List: Pretty Items You’ll Want To Own
Giving and receiving gifts for the holidays and my birthday (it was last week!) reminds me of all the useful or pretty items I’ve been wanting but haven’t committed to buying yet. Match that with my extreme anxiousness to clean…
Asian Rice Bowl Recipe With Slow-Cooked, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pork
I used to be obsessed with an Asian rice bowl recipe Tom Douglas served at his restaurant, Home Remedy. It had sour notes from pickled daikon, umami from mushrooms, creaminess from soft-boiled egg, and bitter from spinach that came together…
Salmon Scampi With a To-Die-For Limoncello Sauce
Lemon and butter served with salmon isn’t all that revolutionary. But ladies and gentlemen, I found a new ingredient that ups the sex appeal of this dish: limoncello. This recipe is my take on a salmon scampi, using an easy…
My Mom’s Homemade Unsweetened Applesauce Recipe
This homemade unsweetened applesauce recipe holds a special place in my heart because it reminds me of growing up. My mom would begin making applesauce as soon as the first leaf fell. Apple aromas would fill our house. Sometimes I’d…
Casual Weekend Style
Do you ever catch yourself wearing the same thing all the time? That’s me pretty much daily. I’ve paired down my wardrobe so that I can easily grab and mix up a few key pieces. One of my go-to casual…
A Weekend Photo Diary: Great Eats, Chocolate, & Bellevue Fashion Week
I’m not sure I ever felt as glamorous as I did this past Friday at the Bellevue Fashion Week Posh Party Trend Show. There were black lights. Front-row viewing access. Amazing beats. Chocolate paired with wine and cheese (which was…
A PNW Local’s Map of the Best Walla Walla Wineries
I once found myself frantically putting together a map of the best Walla Walla wineries because my sister asked 3 days before Labor Day, “Hey, want to go to Walla Walla?” Obviously the answer was yes, I do want to…