[ezcol_1half] “How do you get over mistakes that you make? I’ve never been very good at it, and I’d love to hear some advice! I tend to get really discouraged. And beat myself up over it for weeks, if not months! I suppose I have a bit of a type-A personality and can be something
Crispy Ginger Beef
I’m just going to jump right in here: you know what’s delicious? Chinese food. You know the kind of Chinese food that is perhaps the MOST delicious? The CRISPY BEEF kind. My local and favorite Chinese food restaurant has a great version called Schezuan Beef which is both spicy and sweet. Even though I was
Preserved Lemons
Preserving lemons is one of those projects that makes me so, so happy. It’s really easy to do, and you end up with bright, salty, acidic lemon that you can add as a secret ingredient to your dishes for months to come. But what dishes, exactly? Preserved lemons are a slam dunk in Moroccan
DIY Nautical Drawer Pulls
If you’ve never switched out the hardware on your drawers, you’re missing out. There are tons of glam options, of course- you’ve probably seen several ideas at Anthropologie! Luckily, drawer pulls are super simple to pick up at any hardware store and even easier to customize! My bathroom is the epitome of a “rental”: a
Seared Lamb Chops with Lemon & Tahini Sauce
Lamb chops are so, so easy to cook. They’re kind of fancy, though, which makes them great dinner party or special-occasion food. And they’re a slam-dunk for Easter. Why not go a little less traditional with your Easter lamb this year, though, and make these seared lamb chops with lemon & tahini sauce? They hint
Weekly Love Letter for April 11th, 2014
[ezcol_1half] “The days are getting longer and there has been some spectacular late afternoon skies here lately. But the highlights of this week were the meals. We ate like kings! Amazing sushi, homemade pasta with fresh spring vegetables, a chipotle shrimp salad, a new ramen joint with curry gyoza, and beef sushi (if you’re a carnivore
Apple Pie Bites
I know this isn’t a revolutionary thought, but isn’t it kind of neat how apples are a year-round fruit? I’m just as likely to crave apples on crisp fall days as I am to shovel apple pie into my mouth all summer long. And that feels like a Very Good Thing. When I was making
Truffled Deviled Eggs with Prosciutto Crisps
I feel like I’m one of the few people in the world who doesn’t like mayonnaise. My husband tells stories of going on a monthly Costco trip with his mom when he was a kid and coming home with a giant tub of mayonnaise, so that should indicate what a big fan he is. And