It has been SO long since I’ve posted on my blog. 9 months to be exact!! There has been so much going on lately and I honestly couldn’t stomach adding another thing (even if it’s something I love doing!) to my already jam-packed schedule. It’s not that things have slowed down as of recently, but I have truly missed blogging and sharing all of my recipes. So without further ado, let me reintroduce myself!!! To those who have kept up with my blog – thank you and my sincere apologies for leaving you in the dark. To those who may be new and reading one of my posts for the very first time, welcome ..read more

I think the best thing about a snack board is that you can literally make one for any occasion. Holiday, birthday, date night, just because… snack boards are so simple, versatile, convenient and beautiful. I have 3 easy peasy steps to follow when creating and building the perfect snack board. We recently traveled to Dekalb, Illinois to visit my brother, his wife and their (my niece!) 7 month old baby girl. We had such a lovely time relaxing, eating, and laughing together. I love when we can all get together and have quality time as we don’t live close to each other and only see each other a ha ..read more

It’s been exactly one year since COVID-19 rudely inserted itself into my life and changed many things for me in the last year and moving forward. Friday, March 13, 2020 was an infamous day for me personally… a day that I will never forget. I was working as Special Events Manager at The LINE Hotel in downtown Austin. I remember exactly what I was wearing that day (black dress, cardigan, kitten heels) and I had a lot on my to-do list. Emails, phone calls, scheduling tastings… overall it seemed like a normal morning yet, there was a strange, eerie feeling in the air. Earlier that week, SXSW cance ..read more

Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day. Here’s to women, everywhere! March 8th is THE annual day to celebrate women all over the globe. This day is meant to highlight and commemorate the achievements of women all across the world. Social, economic, cultural and political contributions made by women should be recognized and cheered for. I hate when I see women tear other women down… and I know that I’ve been guilty of it in the past, as well. I feel as though it’s been (unfortunately) normalized to belittle or not support other women whom aren’t like us or who we might not agree with. W ..read more

Today is Earth Day! I love celebrating Earth Day because it’s so important that we take care of our beautiful planet. Together, we can truly make a difference. Earth Day is an annual event which occurs every April 22nd to highlight and support the environmental protection program. Earth Day began on April 22, 1970 and is now celebrated globally by 1 billion people in 193 countries. It’s a necessary reminder that the world we live in is an extremely special place and we must take care of it every day. Many times when I’m on vacation or traveling somewhere with brilliant scenery, I try to take a ..read more

I think we all took a deep sigh of relief after hearing the final verdict of the Derek Chauvin Trial against the murder of George Floyd. Mr. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was found guilty on all counts of murdering George Floyd; a senseless murder which sparked the largest civil rights protests in decades. It was almost this time last year- May 25, 2020 – when {former Officer} Derek Chauvin knelt his knee into George Floyd’s back and neck for almost 9 minutes, ultimately leading to the poor man’s death and what we’ve seen as an entire re-awakening in the system and in our count ..read more

One of the best things about a new season is the food and fresh produce available to us. Right now has got to be one of the best times to cook because of the amazing fruits & vegetables at our disposal. Jump to Recipe Spring is underway and the weather couldn’t be more beautiful these days. Thankfully, I’m fully recovered from my out-of-the-blue experience with the shingles virus (Yes, I got shingles! Here are my 5 tips if it ever happens to you) so I can soak up all the sun and start working on my tan since I’m as transparent as a ghost. My husband and I are temporarily living on Lake Con ..read more

What started as a minor tenderness on my scalp turned into a full blown experience with the shingles virus. It was a little over a week ago when I woke up with my scalp feeling sore and tender. I thought I had gotten bitten by a spider or that my pony tail was too tight from the day prior. Once my scalp actually began to hurt when I would brush my hair, I became concerned and confused. A couple days later, I noticed a redness appearing over my left eyebrow and another lesion forming on the corner of my outer eyelid. I immediately thought it was some sort of strange rash or fungal infection whi ..read more

I can’t tell you how excited I am about this recipe! It’s so full of flavor and nutrients; I highly recommend preparing a batch if you ever need a health boost or hug in a bowl. Jump to Recipe I’m not sure what’s been going on with me lately but I feel as though my body is tired and for lack of a better word/phrase, beginning to “crap out on me.” I’ve always considered myself to be a very healthy individual but lately, I’ve noticed some some different things going on… not sleeping very well, coming down with a cold (got tested for COVID and it was negative- thank goodness!), feeling stressed ..read more

I can’t tell you the last time I indulged in spaghetti and meatballs… until last night. This recipe takes a little bit of effort but man, are the results so worth it. I recommend preparing a batch whenever you feel like a big bowl of comfort! Mitch and I came to Dekalb, IL to visit my brother, his wife and their (my niece!) 7 month old baby girl. On our first full day here, it snowed majority of the day which was fun and unfamiliar for us who live in Texas. Although there were some crazy winter storms which went through Texas this year, it’s still different for us to be in a climate where it’s ..read more