HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE EVERYONE! ... Can you believe it's already December 31st? 2018 FLEW by & in all the right ways this year. I have to admit this year has been one of the best I've had since 2015; the years of 2016 & 2017 were not my favorites. 2018 was a year of watching amazing things happen. I got to witness a lot of…
Nothing gets you in a holiday party mood more than a signature cocktail for the occasion! Although I'm not a huge liquor drinker, I like to treat myself to a festive beverage during this special time of year simply because of the flavors! In an effort to concoct the perfect blend of seasonal tastes into a Christmas cocktail, I've partnered up with Patrón to share a…
I remember the time when I had my first taste of wine. It was a glass of Chardonnay and I knew it would be my favorite type of wine the minute it touched my lips. As predicted, it remains to be my go-to for dinner dates, girls nights, and every other occasion where having a glass of wine qualifies. One of my favorite things to do…
Fall always inspires me to get more active in the kitchen. I recently shared this AMAZEBALLS risotto dish on IG and was (happily) overwhelmed with DMs asking for this recipe. So I figure I'd share it here! Can I first start off with the fact that this particular recipe is VEGETARIAN & DAIRY-FREE!? Normally risotto dishes involve some sort of cream-base & this one doesn't. However,…
For as long as I can remember, I've spent every fall season visiting a Pick-Your-Own orchard. From pumpkins to apples, there was always an excitement to find the perfect one to carve with my family or to bake a pie with my grandmother. It was always the best way to kick off the holiday season & encouraged spending more time in the kitchen, something I've learned…
