All things food! From grocery shopping to meal ideas. Check out my list to see what I always have in my shopping cart and some of my favorite recipes! Mostly Gluten Free and Dairy Free as that's the lifestyle we follow.
Opening a jar of peanut butter to find an oil slick on top and having to wrestle it back together with a butter knife — while dripping oil on the counter — is a specific kind of rage. This list is for anyone who just wants to open the jar, scoop, and go without the mess. Took me way too many oily countertops to narrow this down.
Some nights you walk through the door and the idea of chopping a single onion makes you want to cry. Whether you're a burnt-out parent, a student running on fumes, or someone who just worked a 12-hour shift — this is the freezer stash that keeps me fed without guilt or effort. Took me years of disappointing cardboard-tasting pies to land on these.
Looking for where to eat in Greensboro? These are the spots my fiancé and I always come back to—perfect for date nights, family dinners, or just amazing food with friends.
These are the (sit-down casual) restaurants I love eating at! I loooove eating at lots of restaurants, and these are the ones I personally recommend the most. (Also as you'll notice in this list, I really like pasta and seafood.)
You landed in Singapore with a limited number of meals and an unlimited number of hawker stalls, restaurants, and food courts screaming at you from every corner. Decision paralysis hit hard — I know because I stood in front of a food court for 22 minutes before my friend dragged me somewhere. This is the list I wish someone had handed me at the airport, organized by craving so you stop wasting precious stomach real estate.
Gift giving is one of my love languages! As a teacher, I love making sure that my co-workers feel appreciated, especially during the holiday season! Here are my recommendations for what to pick up when building burr baskets for your (teacher) besties! I can't wait to deliver my burr baskets to my teammates/co-workers! ☃️🎁
My ultimate dream is to embark on a Korean BBQ odyssey, indulging in every Korean BBQ I can find. Let's just say, I'm searching for the perfect banchan and bulgogi combo - it's all about those marinades, Yum!
Fall evenings call for cozy baking, and this list curates everything from The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook to Sweet Cinnamon Filled Korean Pancakes and Unbleached Organic Bread Flour. I’ve tested each item and they all bring warm, comforting flavors to your kitchen. Save this list for your next snug night or leave a comment with your favorite recipe! 🍂
December rolls around and suddenly you need 14 teacher gifts, a PTA fundraiser contribution, and your bank account is already crying. I spent years buying random mugs nobody wanted before I figured out a system that covers gifts AND gives back to the school. Here's everything I rotate through so nothing feels generic and the PTA actually benefits.
I live in Vegas. And I'm so tired of my friends visiting and spending all their vacation money on food cuz it's on Las Vegas Boulevard. SHARE THIS LIST with people visiting vegas! Grab an Uber and discover what's REALLY good to eat here 🎯💯
You know someone who doesn't just drink coffee, they make a whole ritual out of it. Robe on, no phone, staring out the window while the French press steeps. Finding gifts for that person is tricky because they already have opinions about beans and pour-over angles. This list is everything I've either given or received that actually earned a permanent spot in the morning ritual. Grab ideas now before the holiday rush empties these small shops.
My husband and I always end up in the “where do you want to go?” battle. 😂 These Temecula date night spots are our truce — the ones we both actually agree on every time.
This collection is full of everything I reach for on a cozy night in—fun treats to snack on, sweet indulgences, and little comfort items that make the evening feel special🎃
I'm a huge foodie! but I really do try to eat things that love my body back :) check out a few of my favorite (mostly healthy) snacks & easy to cook foods! I also added a breakfast staples section because I really try to prioritize my protein throughout my day- starting in the morning :)
A curated collection of affordable wines, wine accessories, wine night essentials, and winery favorites worth trying. Discover budget-friendly wines, entertaining must-haves, charcuterie finds, wine gifts, and cozy hosting inspiration for every wine lover. Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means if you click through my link and buy something, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
🌱💪🏻 That's right, we can be plant-based/vegan and strong AF! I get about 120-145 grams of protein a day and these are some of the things I use to meet that goal.
Explore Ashland, Oregon with top-notch dining spots and beautiful scenic drives. This list highlights must-try restaurants and must-see routes for your long trip. Experience the best of what Ashland has to offer, from delectable local cuisine to awe-inspiring views.
Spent years eyeballing portions and wondering why nothing changed on the scale — turns out my ‘tablespoon’ of peanut butter was actually four. If you're someone who eats pretty healthy but the weight just won't budge, this is the exact kitchen setup that made everything click for me. Took me eight months of trial and error so you can skip straight to what works.
Came back from two weeks in Vietnam and my morning Starbucks tasted like hot brown water. If you're a coffee person who thinks you've tried everything but haven't sat on a tiny plastic stool in Hanoi at 6am watching condensed milk swirl into the darkest roast of your life — this list is the closest I can get to recreating that without a plane ticket. Took me a year of trial and error so you don't have to.
Growing up in a German household, Kaffee und Kuchen is an extremely important time of day. Even as an adult, I still implement the beloved K&K time today. Nothing beats having an afternoon coffee paired with a delectable baked good and some good company. Here are some of my favourite coffee products. Whether it’s accessories, books, or coffee itself, you’ll find my top items in this list here. It’s time to Rise N Grind.
If you're looking to capital E Eat Out with your neighborhood buds, enjoy an evening with your parents who are visiting the city, or impress a date with high standards, these restaurants will not let you down!
I’ve lived in Abilene for about four years now, and these are some of my favorite spots. I’m always on the lookout for hidden gems — there’s just something really fun about stumbling across a quiet little park, a tiny café with the perfect iced mocha, or a trail most people don’t even know exists. Those small surprises just make my day.
From sweet tea sippin’ in Summerville to she-crab soup in Charleston and hidden gems in Beaufort County, these are my favorite spots to eat across the Lowcountry. Whether you're craving comfort food, coastal seafood, or something Instagram-worthy, this list has a little bite of everything.
Looking for healthier alternatives to drinks, snacks, condiments, pasta, and bread that are dairy-free, gluten-free, and sometimes little to no sugar (or uses sugar alternatives) Here are some of my favorites!
Everyone knows about the famous spots on Broadway, but these are the Nashville restaurants locals keep coming back to again and again. If you're visiting Nashville and looking for the best restaurants, hidden gems, local favorites, hot chicken, barbecue, pizza, donuts, and steakhouses, this list is for you. From iconic Nashville hot chicken at Prince's to legendary barbecue at Martin's, incredible pizza, sweet treats, and some of the best steakhouses in Nashville, these are the restaurants I personally recommend as a longtime local. Whether you're planning a Nashville vacation, weekend getaway, girls trip, bachelor or bachelorette party, or simply searching for where to eat in Nashville, these restaurants deserve a spot on your itinerary.
Busy moms and active kids need lots of snacks! Bonus if they are high protein. But don’t get me wrong…I love to indulge as well. *This list contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a commission.
If you're looking to add a delicious side or dessert dish to your Thanksgiving feast that no one else may have thought of or brought these unique recipes may be for you! These easy recipes focus on air fryer cooking and also include stovetop, oven and no bake recommendations that may become new favorites for your holiday 🦃🍁🍂
Don't get me wrong, I look at the nutrition label too. But over the years, I'm more concerned about what is in the ingredient list more than the nutrition label. I'm also trying to not completely go broke. So here's some of our grocery items.
Baking is my happy place, and these are the staples and upgrades that make it even better. From the pans I trust to the little tools that save a recipe, everything here earns its spot in a real home kitchen, whether you bake every weekend or only for the holidays.
As an annual pass holder, travel agent & foodie, I have tried most of the restaurants in Disney World and these are my top choices at each park and at the resorts.
i moved to tampa and have been finding all the spots that are safe to eat as someone with celiac disease! here are some safe options in the tampa area to eat if you have celiac or are gluten sensitive!
im going to add to this list as i find more places!🤍
Whenever someone mentions saving money, they’re quick to be told to “just make coffee at home”. When you’re used to getting your coffee from the drive thru, it might seem overwhelming and expensive to make the switch to a daily cup at home. I’ve been a coffee at home girly for years now and I’ve tried just about every method you can think of. Here are some of my favorite quick, affordable, easy, and most of all TASTY at home coffee options. 😋
I was born and raised in Milwaukee and I LOVE good food. I'm highlighting some of my favorite spots in the city and the things I love on their menu. I believe I was a true foodie in my past life. I'll keep adding to these as I discover more. Message me to know about my extra special spots :) (none of these are affiliate links)
Sundae Funday: Build-Your-Own Sundae Bar Nights My Boys Beg ForFriday movie night ends the same way at our house — build-your-own sundae bar! I work full time, so dessert has to be zero-fuss: I set out the scoops, sauces, and toppings, and my boys go full ice-cream-shop mode. Everything here is what makes our sundae nights easy, affordable, and on repeat.
You get home at 6:30, the kids are already hangry, and the idea of cooking from scratch makes you want to cry into a frozen pizza. That five dollar rotisserie chicken sitting in the hot case is the answer, but most people just shred it and call it sad. This is everything I pair with it to make actual meals all week. Figured this out after months of wasted groceries and I'm not going back.
All my favorite yummies for fall 2026! Can you tell I'm an apple gal? If you like seasonal flavors, are a chocolate lover, and watch your added sugars, this list is for you! Hope you find a new snack.
peek inside my kitchen food essentials—this list is filled with the staples I keep stocked in my pantry and fridge to keep our family healthy & fueled. most of our pantry favorites come from Thrive Market to ensure we have cleaner snacks.
These are my go-to places in Vegas for good food, cozy vibes, and coffee that never disappoints. Whether you’re a brunch person, a latte lover, or just hungry for something really good, this list has you covered.
Once I discovered tools like pressure cookers, air fryers and convections ovens, I learned how to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Here are my favorites.
Mother's Day is a traditional holiday that is celebrated in many different ways whether it's a one-on-one with mom or a whole family gathering of attending a meal like brunch, cocktails happy hour, theater shows, movie theater, helping around the house, cooking a meal, etc! Everyone celebrates in many ways!
The best places I’ve been to! Growing up I could always remember every get together with food. At different restaurants or potluck with family. These are places over the years I have enjoyed going to with food
My niece turned nine and told me she wanted to bake ‘for real’ this time. Not the plastic oven stuff, actual cookies she could eat. I spent way too long comparing kits that were either too babyish or basically just adult bakeware in a pink box. This is everything I landed on, plus extras I added to round out the gift. She made snickerdoodles the same afternoon she opened it.
If you spend hours on a homemade pie only to watch the top crust bubble, crack, or turn into a soggy mess, this list is for you. I ruined more Thanksgiving pies than I care to admit before I landed on these specific tools. Whether you bake once a year or every weekend, grab these before your next holiday baking marathon so you can stop babysitting the oven.
My Valley of the Sun weekend: a sunrise climb up Camelback, a late-night Sonoran dog, a Pizzeria Bianco pie, and green chile at Los Dos Molinos. These are the spots I send every friend visiting Phoenix and Scottsdale.
As an obsessive home barista with Sumatran roots who has spent years dialing in pour-overs, I curated these 15 artisanal single-origin beans, precision flat-burr grinders, temperature-controlled kettles, and drippers that turn your morning brew into a world-class cafe ritual. ☕✨
Warm white wine at a backyard dinner is a personal offense. If you've been shoving bottles back in the fridge every ten minutes or dropping ice cubes into your Sauvignon Blanc like a monster, this list is for you. I spent two summers testing wine chillers, coolers, and accessories until I landed on a setup that actually works. Sharing it now before patio season hits full swing.
After a long day of wine tasting or needing to find a spot for lunch or brunch, these are all my personal favorite spots in the valley! Anything from casual to nice and intimate, there's something for any occasion.
✨ The Mediterranean diet is loved worldwide for its balance of fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and nourishing benefits. Here are some staple foods that bring health and taste together.
I'm an avid coffee drinker in the mornings and midday - whether hot or iced, either works for me! I've got quite the set-up for making the perfect cuppa. In the evenings, I like to wind down with a flavored tea in a pretty tea cup.
Every weeknight used to be the same. Get home exhausted, stare at the fridge, then order delivery because preheating the oven felt like a commitment. If you're spending more on DoorDash than groceries and your oven is basically a storage shelf, this is the exact setup that broke that cycle for me. Took me a year of trial and error so you can skip straight to the good stuff.
Being a veggo, finding a place that has vege options and serves great food could be a hit and miss.
Well, all these spots are a chef's kiss 🤌 both for vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
Dig in to the food culture of Spain, France, and Italy by enjoying food tours and learning to cook some amazing dishes! I've done several local cooking classes and food tours (even planned a trip based around them once), including most of the experiences linked below.
I'm a huge matcha/coffee drinker, and have spent YEARS curating my favorite recs, from powders to machines to filters and beyond. Here are all my favorites, let me know if you have any questions! I also listed my go-to coffee shops in OC if you live in the area!
If you’re a coffee lover like me, this list is your happy place. I’ve rounded up my favorite North Dallas coffee shops for the perfect latte run plus all the must-have coffee essentials I use at home. From cozy café vibes to brewing the perfect cup in your
kitchen, this list has everything you need to sip in style.
Every homemade pizza I made looked like a lunar landscape. Giant bubbles, soggy centers, cheese sliding off into a pile. I spent two years blaming my oven before realizing my tools were the problem. This is everything I swapped in, piece by piece, until my pizzas started coming out better than the local shop. If you're tired of fighting your dough every Friday night, save yourself the frustration I went through.
Mornings used to mean skipping breakfast or grabbing a $5 drive-thru sandwich I'd regret by 10am. Once I got an egg bite mold for my Instant Pot, I started batch-cooking a full week of breakfasts on Sunday night in under an hour. This list covers everything I actually use, from the mold itself to storage containers to the ingredients that keep egg bites from tasting like sad cafeteria food. If you're tired of burning toast while hunting for your keys, scroll through before your next grocery run.
All of your “go to’s” for coffee making outside your home☕️🌳🏞️. Recs include most stylish, most effective, and best value options for a good cup of Joe outside of your home.
A truly functional kitchen doesn’t need a lot—just the right tools made from safe, durable materials. This list focuses on minimalist essentials that keep things simple while avoiding toxic plastics and kitchen trends. Each piece is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, longevity, and versatility, helping you cook, prep, and store food safely without clutter or harmful materials. Perfect for anyone who values a clean aesthetic and a healthier home kitchen.
Bought a cotton candy machine on impulse and then realized the floss sugar options at the store were limited to pink vanilla and blue raspberry. If you're sitting there with a machine collecting dust because you ran out of ideas, this is everything I tracked down to make it the best purchase I ever made. Grabbed these before my kid's birthday party and now every neighborhood event ends up at my house.
Birthday parties were draining my wallet with rental fees and store-bought treats nobody finished. I wanted that wow factor without hiring a vendor or spending $200 on a bounce house. This whole setup turned my backyard into a mini carnival, and now my kids walk around with pink clouds on sticks like they own the place. If you throw more than two parties a year, this pays for itself fast.
My favorite thing to do is act like a tourist in my own city, discovering and trying new places. Below are some of my favs from happy hours, seafood, burgers and my top Mexican restaurants🤩
We’ve lived here 2 years and these are the places we’ve enjoyed the most! We're a family of 4 with a teenager and a preschooler so finding things everyone enjoys isn't always easy, but the ones we've found are wonderful!
Spent years scraping burnt centers and soupy edges out of regular skillets, convinced I just couldn't cook paella. Turns out the pan matters more than the recipe — and so does every little tool around it. Built for anyone who loves Spanish cooking but keeps ending up with glorified fried rice instead of that crispy socarrat. Took me dozens of batches to dial this in so you don't have to.
This is a list of Caribbean snacks that I think you must try. These are snacks that I loved as a child combined with snacks that I still love today.The list will include chips, biscuits and other pastry products that are common in the Caribbean
Did I mention I love to eat? Chicago is the eating capital of the Midwest, and my waistline proves it. This list is ever growing as there are so many great places to eat all over the city