Yes, I picked out the greens and oranges from two bags of M&M’s. Such measures are perfectly applaudable on or around St. Patrick’s day. These chewy, bite sized peanut butter cookies were exceptionally complimentary to the flavor and shape of classic M&M goodness. Needless to say, they were almost gone from the tray so quickly [...]
At Rosh Hashana, it’s customary to eat apples to celebrate a sweet new year. I was particularly busy with school last week, and my mother was cooking the big feast anyway, so I volunteered dessert and went apple picking in Chester, NJ on my one day off. Look at this gorgeous box of seasonal, fresh-picked [...]
What’s the secret to baking great, homemade soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies? Why, instant pudding mix, of course! I gave this theory a try for the unbelievably adorable Reo Miller’s 2nd birthday celebration, which in actuality became a fabulous excuse for the adult guests to barbecue steak and toast to Reo and his daddy [...]
I am completely inundated with writing 10-15 page final papers this week for school! It’s nearly impossible to avoid a highly-elevated level of stress, but every few hours I make sure to take a break from writing, venture outside, and appreciate that it is now May and the weather is undeniably turning fairer by the [...]
Every year, my friend Becca makes me the most gorgeous handmade jewelry as a present for my birthday. She just had one herself, and this year I thought my present for her ought to be handmade, too. Becca just became a preschool teacher and she’s on her feet all day long, so I wanted to [...]
Last weekend I hosted an engagement toast at my apartment for one of my oldest friends from elementary school. The theme of the spread I put out was all of her childhood favorites with a semi-adult twist! The menu featured mac n’cheese, tomato soup and havarti grilled cheese sandwiches (grilled and pressed with a panini [...]
