After dating my husband (then boyfriend) for a few months, his birthday came around. Wanting to make a good impression, I planned on making a cake to celebrate his special day. A few days before his birthday I asked him what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday. He smiled and said, “I don’t […]
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pumpkin cheesecake

vitamin water
Like all new parents I had this whole parenting thing planned out in my head. Avery would be sleeping through the night by six months, he would be able to clean his room and dress himself by 10 months and would be able to make his own dinner (and mine) by the age of 1. **Sound familiar? […]

asparagus and ricotta tart
We got a new (used) car yesterday. It was a big event in our household and although the hubby and I are both excited about the new car, Avery absolutely went bananas over it. He has told everyone he knows – and some people he doesn’t know – that we got a new car. Strangers, his teachers, our […]
eat your veggies – vegan & vegetarian goodness

crispy sugar snap peas with dukkah, mint and sea salt

grilled artichokes with lemon-basil aioli

roasted asparagus with capers and lemon
let’s get started – appetizers and hors d’oeuvres

grilled okra with chipotle dipping sauce

pumpkin gougeres with rosemary and sea salt

miso tofu ranch dip




















