Grilled cheese is one recipe that can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. If I'm making a simple grilled cheese, I like to go with a fresh made bread and a sharp aged cheddar. When I'm feeling more adventurous and...
Peanut butter & jelly was my go-to lunch option during my elementary school days. My favorite part was the soft gooey interior so I always preferred the "no-crust" version. From time to time, I still like to enjoy a simple pb&j however, deconstructing it and recreating a...
I spend at least a small portion of every single day in the kitchen practicing my skills and trying new techniques. Even after being in the kitchen for a countless number of times, I still have so much more to learn. This past weekend I experienced a...
Not too long ago I tried out a Mac + Cheese recipe that I absolutely loved and wanted to quickly share it with you all! This past summer one of my closest friends gave me the "Mac + Cheese Cookbook" on my birthday. The book...
There has been no escaping the cold here in New York. Temperatures have been so cold that I've been reluctant to even leave my apartment. When the weather is like this I always crave warm comforting foods. Le Creuset has these adorable mini cocottes that...
The last time I made pretzels my age was still in the single digits. It was at a place in PA and I was with my grandma and brother (photo below). Growing up, our house was constantly stocked with pretzels. My dad worked in Philly and would always bring home...
I cannot believe it is already the end of January. I owe you all a huge apology for being completely M.I.A. this month, the weeks flew by! After the new year, I decided to sign up for a few courses at ICE (Institute of Culinary Education) to...
With New Year's Eve around the corner, it's time to bust out the sparklers, glitter, confetti, and Prosecco! Living in the city, it can be really hectic if you want to go out on New Years. It's always so hard to get a cab not to...
Have you started celebrating the holidays yet?! I have a few holiday parties coming up this week and next and I am super excited! I rounded up a group of some great cocktails for the holiday season. If you haven't finished up your bar menu yet...
I think I'm aiming for the title "Crostini Queen" over here. There are a handful of crostini recipes already on the blog such as the peach crostini with roasted blueberries and the beet and goat cheese crostini but I still just can't seem to get enough of these little...