Mornings are already rough enough without choking down a bowl of paste that tastes like wet newspaper. If you've given up on instant oatmeal because every brand you've tried was either too gummy, too bland, or weirdly sweet, this is the lineup that changed my mind. Put together for anyone who wants breakfast done in three minutes without sacrificing flavor. Took me way too many disappointing bowls to narrow this down, so save yourself the trouble.
If you are anything like me, your favourite time of the day is when you can go in the living room - sit down in peace - watch some tv and have an awesome snack. Here are some of my all-time fav snack foods for when calories just don't matter!
These are my favorite restaurants, cafes, and bakeries in MA, sorted by location (currently includes Cambridge, Boston, Somerville, and Milton). I am a HUGE foodie and love a good treat! Everyone deserves good food ◡̈
For all my sourdough lovers, this one is for you. These are products that I’ve had and really enjoyed or even have had others tell me that has worked best for them!
My dad is a chef so I grew up my entire life eating, learning about, and basically breathing good quality food. I am very picky about the quality of food that I put in my body and I only keep going back to the same spot if they stay consistent, not only with flavor but again with the quality. Here are some of my favorite spots to go eat, and most of these places I have been going to for years. Hope you guys enjoy (:
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🤩
You watch one cooking video, get inspired, then realize you own a dull knife and a warped pan. Sound familiar? This is for the home cook who keeps almost making something impressive but the equipment holds them back. Took me two years of burnt meringues and sad plating to land on these 20 things, so save yourself the trial and error.
I love to bake! When I was a child it was something I did with both my parents and grandparents. In my family it was sugar cookies for Christmas, but peanut butter, chocolate chip, and snickerdoodles for just whenever occasions. Thanksgiving breakfast was when mom made cinnamon rolls, and the rest of autumn was for pumpkin bread. We had banana bread whenever the bananas got overripe, and the bonanza of zucchini from the garden became zucchini bread for weeks on end.
You will find lots of gluten free / dairy free / vegan options on my Costco list! I have been on a gut health journey for almost 2 decades and now want to fill my home with an amazing balance of healthy delicious and nutritious foods. I personally eliminated gluten and dairy for health reasons in 2018 so I've been seeking out the best brands and deals for years. I give my family a balance of everything and we all love our sweet treats! However I notice a big difference in our moods and skin and immunity when we are filling our bodies with whole foods.
If you are anything like me, than you know that coffee is life. I personally love a morning and early afternoon coffee. This list is a combination of equipment used to make coffee and espresso along with thing to add to your coffee to make it how you enjoy it.
Here you will find a great choice of seeds whether it be flowers or vegetables that, I myself have grown from these supplier. I have a full size allotment and grow so much food every year. I have tried and tested many seed suppliers and these are my honest reviews
Clean eating snacks that I enjoy any time of day. These have helped me in my weight loss journey. Most of my snacks include cucumbers, celery, cheese, or some combination of those, especially in the summer. (This list may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.)
My kid is a student at RIT so we’ve had a chance to explore Rochester, NY. Here are some of our new favorite places. I will update as we visit over the next few years.
Tried my best to sort this into categories, but there’s lots of overlap because Austin is nothing if not a collection of coffee shop/bar/food truck park/event venues!
I thought blenders were just for smoothies, until the Vitamix blender brand made me rethink everything. Somehow, it blends, chops, heats, and whips like it knows what I’m trying to make before I do. If you’re on the fence, here’s what finally sold me and why I’d buy it again without hesitation.
Love making custom ice cream, sorbet, and protein treats at home? I’ve curated the best accessories, containers, flavor boosters, and tools to get the most out of your Ninja Creami Deluxe. Whether you’re a beginner or a frozen treat pro, these picks will level up your creamy creations!
NYC spots I love as a transplant New Yorker. Nothing too fancy. Just an ordinary’s girl favorite places. Most are smaller places because I prefer a hole in the wall than a big fancy restaurant.
Spent years forcing down bitter, hay-flavored teas because the box said ‘calming’ while my brain kept spiraling anyway. If you're someone who genuinely needs to wind down after work but can't stomach another cup that tastes like you boiled a lawn, this is the lineup that finally broke the cycle. Took me two years and probably 40 boxes of disappointing tea to narrow it down.
My kitchen must haves as a totally UN-professional home cook. Recipes and instructions hate to see me coming, LOL. My kitchen tools, like my meals, need to be easy to use and unfussy. So here are some things that meet that criteria!
Here I am sharing my favourite food bloggers and their amazing cookbooks if available. Many provide gluten free recipes as I have celiac and have to eat gluten free. Thankfully my family loves my cooking and have now started to eat and enjoy gluten free meals and sweet treats.
Misfits Market is an online store to get fresh organic produce, unique foods, and quality groceries delivered right to you. I've attached whats usually in my grocery order twice a month. I can always rely to receive great food on my scheduled delivery date.
From butterbeer soft-serve in Diagon Alley to the best quick-service fish and chips in any Orlando park, this is where I actually eat at Universal Studios Florida - completing my park food series with the movie park's must-try bites and snacks.
since ive started university at cardiff, ive been to loads of cafes and coffee shops to study and wind down after lectures and here are some of my faves so far!!
We are a sweet treat fam. All the goodies during the holidays! I think that’s what makes them so special is that they usually only come around once a year. Long enough to enjoy them but not long enough to grow tired of them.
these purchases honestly saved me money in the long run because when you have good products and a cute set up you're way more inspired to make your drinks from home rather than going out! its often featured in my tik toks so ill try to link things here for those that have been asking :)
Dans cette liste vous retrouverez mes restaurants préférés, où manger vous donne un orgasme culinaire. J'adore la cuisine asiatique, pimentée mais pas que...
Cutting parchment circles by hand is one of those tiny annoyances that slowly drives you insane. You trace the pan, cut crooked, fold it wrong, and end up with a wrinkled mess that bunches under the batter. This list is for anyone who bakes cakes more than twice a year and is tired of wasting full sheets just to line a round pan. I tested a ridiculous number of pre-cut rounds, liners, and baking accessories before landing on the stuff that actually works. Save yourself the scissors and the frustration.
Planning a patriotic dessert spread and tired of cookies that look like sad blobs? If you host every summer and want that red, white, and blue table to actually look Pinterest-worthy without losing your mind, this is everything I grab starting in May so I'm not scrambling the week before.
Hosting brunch used to stress me out — I'd either make one big cake nobody wanted to cut or buy grocery store pastries that sat there looking sad. Once I started doing individual mini bundts, people acted like I hired a caterer. This is every tool, ingredient shortcut, and serving trick I figured out after about a dozen brunches so you can skip the awkward phase.
Elevate your coffee at home with these coffee syrups🧋 Perfect for creating café-style iced lattes, flavored cold brews, and sweet coffee creations right in your own kitchen. A must-have for any coffee lover who loves experimenting with new flavors!
If you've ever peeled a cookie cutter off the dough only to watch the shape stretch, tear, or stick halfway up the cutter, you know the frustration. I ruined two batches of sugar cookies last Christmas before I started testing every cutter I could get my hands on. This list is for the home baker who wants sharp, clean edges without flour-bombing the counter every 30 seconds. Grab these before the holiday baking rush hits.
Whether it’s for the holidays, a birthday, midterms, finals, or simply “just because,” a thoughtful care package can brighten a college student’s day. Being away from home and juggling classes, responsibilities, and college life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and receiving an unexpected package is a simple way to remind them that someone is thinking about them.
And care packages aren’t just for parents to send to their own college students! If you have a niece, nephew, grandchild, family friend, former student, or another college student in your life, consider surprising them too. If you’re ready to put together a little box of encouragement, treats, and useful goodies, check out the ideas below! ❤️
I aim for 100g of protein a day so I love having lots of options that taste good and are high in protein, low sugar! These are my favorites. If you have any recommendations let me know because I'm always on the look out for more to add!
Making the same banana-peanut butter smoothie 47 days in a row broke something in me. If you stand at your counter every morning staring at the same three ingredients wondering why your smoothie routine feels like a punishment, this is the gear and stuff that snapped me out of it. Took me six months of trial and error so you can skip straight to the good part.
A curated guide of where to eat in Hamilton after the day winds down. From intimate dining rooms to relaxed bar seating, “A Foodie's Picks, Hamilton” focuses on good food, thoughtful spaces, and the kind of restaurants that shape an evening … no matter what your tummy is craving!
Ready to dive into the world of sourdough? This list has everything you need to get started (or level up!) your sourdough game—from the perfect jars for your starter to the tools that make baking a breeze. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, these handpicked essentials will help you bake bread that’s crusty, chewy, and full of that signature tang. Let's turn flour and water into magic! Don't forget to stop by my Etsy shop. THE SOUR TO MY DOUGH
Flat loaves, sticky dough everywhere, and bread that looked like a deflated football — that was my sourdough life for half a year. If you're the person refreshing Reddit threads at midnight trying to figure out why your crumb is gummy, this list is every single thing that finally got me to consistent, bakery-level loaves. Took me dozens of failed bakes so you can skip straight to the good part.
If you're looking for coffee shop recommendations in Birmingham, you're in luck—I'm a self-proclaimed coffee expert! I share my recommendations on my Instagram and TikTok, and I make it my mission to try new coffee shops when they're opening. I'm only including the places I go to again and again!
These are essential spots for treating my very real and serious diagnosis of Sweet Treat Syndrome.
These aren’t made to be super instagrammable and over-the-top. They’re made to be delicious and happen to look really good as a result of the care that went into them!
Throwing a dinner party where the wine just randomly shows up on the table feels like such a missed opportunity. If you actually want your guests to stop mid-bite and say ‘wait, this goes together perfectly,’ you need to think about pairing ahead of time. This list covers the wines I reach for course by course, plus everything I use to print those little menu cards that make people think I went to culinary school. Took me about two years of trial, error, and some truly bad pairings to land here, so steal the whole playbook.
From morning brews to cozy afternoon cups, these are the must-haves for every coffee lover. Think grinders, makers, filters, and all the little tools that turn your coffee routine into a ritual of flavor, aroma, and ease. Perfect for caffeine enthusiasts who want it rich, smooth, and effortless every time.
I'm on the road about 200 days a year, so the nights I'm actually home cooking are worth getting right. Nothing here is fancy and most of it is cheap. It's the pans, tools and machines I genuinely reach for every week - the ones that earned their counter space and are still in use years later.
This guide for your the caffeine fiends of your life. Coffee, matcha, tea, however they like their caffeine, there’s a gift for them here! Gift for him, Gift for her, Gift for coffee lover.
Casual spots I love! From cozy local restaurants in Weston to nearby foodie gems and fun outdoor hangouts. there's something here for every mood - food, drinks, or fresh air. Perfect for a chill day out or a fun night with your spouse or friends.
You came back from Spain and now nothing at home tastes right. The churros are wrong, the patatas bravas are sad, and you keep Googling how to make bocadillos at 1am. This is everything I tracked down to actually recreate that street food magic in my own kitchen, from the exact pans to the sauces that finally taste like Barcelona at midnight.
A compact coffee corner works best when brewing, weighing, pouring and cleanup have a defined place. These options suit people making one or two cups who want more control without installing a large espresso machine. Choose one brewing method first, then match the grinder, filters and serving pieces to it. This version is for a weekday cup where repeatability and fast cleanup matter more than displaying accessories. It starts with Choose One Brewer, Grind and Weigh, Heat and Pour, and Store and Clean, using concrete options such as Hario V60 Plastic Dripper 02, Timemore Chestnut C2 Grinder, and Hario V60 Buono Kettle to keep the choices practical. The goal is a list that can be browsed in order, with each section answering a different part of the setup.
Finding gluten-free pasta that matches the taste and texture of traditional wheat pasta can be challenging, but several brands have nailed the art of creating delicious, gluten-free options. Whether you're making a hearty lasagna, a quick bowl of spaghetti, or a creamy mac and cheese, these gluten-free pasta brands deliver on flavor, texture, and quality
Fall is my favourite season and this list has everything I reach for to make it extra special. From cozy knits and stylish boots to warm home décor and pumpkin spice staples, these are my must-haves for crisp mornings and chilly nights. You’ll also find fun Halloween picks and outdoor essentials for leaf-peeping hikes and autumn adventures. Whether you’re dressing up, decorating your home or just craving something sweet and seasonal, this guide has you covered for the perfect fall.
Disclaimer: these are places on my list that I want to try, I haven’t been to most of these yet!
I am currently trying to limit eating out and opt for healthier/prioritize high-protein options before my wedding, so I have decided to track some of the spots I hope to check out soon (next year). There have been a handful of new restaurant, bakery, and coffee shop openings recently that are tempting me, so instead I am compiling a hit list of spots to try when I'm off my diet.
Ever wonder what's hiding in someone else's fridge or pantry? Come take a peek inside ours! From our favorite sodas and coffee to nuts, everyday snacks, supplements, and kitchen staples like butter, this is a collection of things we actually enjoy and keep on hand. You'll find a mix of practical favorites, better-for-you options, and a few treats we enjoy in moderation. I'm always curious about what others stock in theirs, so here's a little look at what you'll find in ours!
There’s something so satisfying about filling your pantry with jars of homemade goodness—especially when you’ve done all the canning and preserving yourself. Over the years, I’ve found a handful of tools that make the whole process a lot smoother (and way less stressful). Whether you’re brand new to preserving or just want to streamline your setup, here are the essentials I reach for every time I break out the jars. This list contains affiliate links.
Coffee is a part of my daily life, and each of the items on this list helps me get caffeine in my body that much quicker! And I'm a sucker for a cute cup!
My partner took up smoking brisket a few summers ago, and our backyard has turned into the neighborhood cookout spot ever since. Between his pellet smoker and our flat top griddle, we cook everything from smash burgers to slow smoked ribs. These are the griddles, smokers, and accessories we use all season. Tell me your favorite thing to grill in the comments!
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Yogyakarta is a food paradise. The dishes here are full of local flavors, comforting sweetness, and unique tradition, you won't find anywhere else. From iconic classics to street food favorites, these must-try foods give you a true taste of Yogyakarta's warm and soulful culinary identity
Restaurant Recommendations in and around Boston. Either a solo date, girls night, first date, or family visiting - this list will have it all! As someone who has been in Boston for less than a year I'm still exploring and will continue to add to this list.
Reusable silicone baking cups are a simple way to cut waste, prevent sticking, and add color to your baking routine. These picks cover different sizes, shapes, and sets so you can find liners that match your pans, recipes, and kitchen style.
These are the little gadgets that make a big differnence in my kitchen! From quick morning coffee to easy weeknight dinners, these small appliances save time, simplify cooking, and make everyday life just a little more enjoyable. Whether you love brewing, blending or baking-these are my go to tools that I actually love.
Great Value and Onn are two Walmart private labels that carry great products. This list is the best tasting, most useful, and best priced goods I like to purchase from Walmart.
A curated list of date night spots we actually love. From low-key weeknight dinners to spots that feel a little more special, these are go-to restaurants around Columbus for an easy, cozy night out — no overthinking required.
I can't start my day without coffee… well, sometimes! If you’re like me and you’re spending $$$ on coffee every day, STOP right now! Here’s a list of the essentials I keep on my coffee bar to make a quick iced or hot coffee anytime.
Fall in Wisconsin is my favorite season, and nothing beats a chilly evening with something warm simmering on the stove. These are the easy, cozy recipes I keep coming back to, full of apples, pumpkin, warm spices, and all the comfort food flavors that make autumn feel like home.
My favorite LA restaurants, rooftop bars, and dining spots worth adding to your list ✨ From chic date night restaurants and trendy hotspots to gorgeous rooftops with city views, sunset drinks, and perfect girls’ night spots. A curated guide to the best places to eat, drink, socialize, and enjoy LA🫧✨
If trying new restaurants were a hobby, it would be mine. There’s so many food spots & local businesses all over the San Antonio area, here’s some places I recommend to check out.
This list will be updated as I find new spots to eat good food. If you’re craving something specific, check out the sections as they are organized by cuisine.
Love, a foodie. 🤌🏼
I’m not a big spender on myself. I have a family and a home that takes priority! But sometimes it’s okay to treat yourself!
Can you tell I love chocolate? 😂
I’ve been gluten-free for years, and these are the products I buy over and over. They taste good, don’t upset my stomach, and even my fiancé can’t tell they’re gluten-free. If you struggle finding GF snacks or meals that actually taste normal, this list will save you.
Los Angeles has endless options, but not all of them are worth your time. This list is a curated mix of spots I actually go to — from elevated dinners and rooftop views to late-night staples and social hotspots. Good food, good energy, and places that live up to the LA experience.