Listen, Iโm a Taurus. I LIVE for a good meal! And when I like something, I go back to the restaurant to eat it again and again! Tasting my same favorites or trying new food and cocktails each time I go. These are restaurants in and around Columbus, Ohio where I have never had a bad meal!
Here is a list of my favorite comfort foods from the grocery store! These are all scanned on Yuka or Bobby Approved, and considered good or excellent! When I don't feel like cooking, I normally get these items from the grocery store and they're so tasty and healthy!
It's hard enough trying to find edible snacks that are gluten free but if you throw dairy free or vegan in the mix - it feels like you'll never snack again. Fear not, I've done some digging to find some pretty good snacks so you don't have to. If you're looking to cut back on dairy and gluten without giving up your fave bites, this is your go-to guide for smarter, feel-good swaps. This list is perfect for anyone with food sensitivities, dietary goals, or just trying to eat cleaner without feeling deprived.
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.
We're Kissimmee locals who've snacked our way through every corner of Disney's Animal Kingdom, and the food here is seriously underrated. From Satu'li Canteen bowls in Pandora to ribs at Flame Tree Barbecue with a waterfront view, these are the eats and treats actually worth your park time.
These are some fun recipes to try this Halloween! Whether youโre throwing a party, or having a small get together these are a sure way to impress your guests!
This is a collection of my favourite coffee blends, Nespresso gadgets and accessories. Perfect for coffee lovers, teachers, and busy mums looking for stylish, time saving caffeine favourites.
I prioritize food that is organic, lentils that are glyphosate-free, salt that is free of microplastics/dangerous lead levels, & watch for other heavy metals! Buying in bulk saves $$! (See my BPA-Free Food Storage Containers List for long-term storage options). Always soak dried lentils & chickpeas in water 24 hrs before cooking! I buy duplicate items from different brands to switch it up. *As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you.
Making fresh pasta and crusty bread at home turned our Sunday afternoons into a family tradition. It is easier than it looks with the right tools, and the results are so much better than store bought. These are the pasta machines, bread makers, and baking essentials I use every week in our kitchen. Tell me what you love to make from scratch in the comments!
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These are some of my favorite coffee spots to visit when I want a good iced latte and maybe a little treat to give the latte some company. :) I broke them down by areas.
Small plates restaurants are my absolute favorite because I'm SO indecisive and always want to try everything on the menuโthese are some of my favorites in Boston!
Here's my shopping list for all of the Miniverse Target Favorite Food sets! Come along on my MINI x BIG Target shopping trips on TikTok, Facebook or Instagram!
If you are an energy drink person - your gonna want to check out this list! I use to work at a health food store, so i've tried a TON of them!! These are my top picks for flavor, value and so much more!
When I was growing up, I was that kid who was wide awake at 6am and with full-blast sunshine energy, ready to go for school. As a *gasp* middle-aged adult? Not so much. So here are some of the coffees Iโve discovered in the past few years.
These, for the most part, will be for a Keurig. During the first year of Covid, I honestly tried with the type of drip brewer that I grew up with as an 80s kid (Mr. Coffee). But because Iโm a klutz, I ended up breaking two in a month. (Maybe I should make a separate list of the objects Iโve accidentally destroyed in oddball ways.)
There's something so grounding about baking your own bread, especially on slow winter weekends. If you've been wanting to start sourdough but feel intimidated, this list is your gentle push. These are the books I'd recommend to a beginner, the tools that actually make a difference (a Dutch oven, a scale, and good proofing baskets), and a handful of free guides and videos that walk you through your very first starter. Your kitchen is about to smell amazing.
If youโre a busy mom like me, youโll take all the help you can get to make meal planning smoother. This list makes feeding your family that much easier with meal planning tools + everyday use items.
I love being in my kitchen. These are my โkitchen fairiesโ - the quiet helpers behind the scenes that make everyday cooking, preserving and from-scratch food feel lighter and more joyful.
Discover creative and practical lunch box ideas to keep your meals exciting and nutritious. From simple snacks to gourmet bento creations, there's something for every taste and lifestyle.
Recs for where to eat and ideas for what to do in historical Deland, Florida. I've grown up in east central Florida and this cute downtown has great shops or restaurants! Of course, if you're the daring type, DeLand is on the map for skydivers!
A whole list for my fellow cupcake people, because cupcakes are my love language and I will never apologize for it. These are the pans, tools, and sweet little extras I reach for again and again, plus a few giftable favorites for the cupcake lover in your life.
Celebrate the luck of the Irish and give your favorite college guy a mid-semester boost with a St. Patrickโs Dayโthemed care package! This list is packed with fun, festive, and practical items that bring a little green spirit to campus while helping him power through classes, workouts, and late-night study sessions. Inside youโll find a mix of lucky-themed snacks, green treats, cozy essentials, and a few college-boy favoritesโthink sour candy, snacks, Irish-inspired goodies, and small items that make dorm life easier. Itโs the perfect way to remind him heโs loved (and lucky!) even from miles away. Whether youโre sending this to a son, boyfriend, or friend away at school, these picks make it easy to build a festive, fun, and functional March care package that will definitely stand out from the usual mail. ๐
If you've ever sliced into a chicken breast at 9pm and found it raw in the middle because you couldn't see a thing, this is for you. I spent two summers squinting under a porch light and holding my phone flashlight between my teeth before I finally put together a proper night grilling setup. This list is for the backyard cook who refuses to stop grilling just because the sun went down. Grab these before your next late cookout so you're not guessing doneness in the dark.
Bored with the same old recipes? I found the equivalent of The Joy of Cooking from countries all over the world. I spent months researching because I wanted to know which cookbook is on *every* kitchen shelf in as many countries as I could find. I've been cooking for over twenty years, but these books have exposed me to so many new ideas in the kitchen! My weekly menus have gotten interesting, that's for sure! Any one of these books will provide you with a mountain of ideas for new, interesting recipes. Enjoy!
These are the stromboli recipes my kids always ask for - cheesy, meaty, and easy to make. Perfect weeknights, brunches, parties or anytime we want something warm and comforting straight from the oven.
Made all links a Google Maps link so you can navigate the area easily! Good food, shopping, and experiences to enjoy in one of Atlanta's most unique neighborhoods!
I travel to every big city and little village in Alaska for work. I am adventurous in trying all types of foods. These are the best places in the last frontier.
This collection is a tribute to internet culture, featuring the 'must-have' snacks and drinks that have sparked worldwide crazes. From viral TikTok candy to limited-edition snack collaborations, weโve tracked down where to buy the internet's most famous treats so you don't have to.
So I have traveled all over Colorado trying all of the different vegan plant-based restaurants and this is the list that I have compiled of the top best ones to eat at and ones that are not completely vegan, but they do offer great vegan options!
Our go-to snacks for game days, tournaments, and in-between innings. Easy, mess-free, and kid-approvedโthese keep their energy up without slowing them down
Having sustainable essentials with you in a tote bag is a great way to reduce your impact on the planet when you're on the go! Whenever I'm running errands, going shopping, or headed to work, I always have this stocked tote bag in my car.
I eat a lot of Asian food- but I do like other types as well. I've lived in Springfield for a few years now and here are my favorites I've foundโฆ so far!
Spooky season is here! Whether you're baking autumn treats, styling your space and porch, picking out cozy fall fits, or stocking up on sweet Halloween candy, these are the top essentials to get in the spirit.
Morocco is a bucket list destination for its incredible views and winding streets. But after a visit itโs hard to not fall in love with the food! From Berber breakfasts to beautiful tajines, your days are filled with fresh feasts.
Buying bottled dressing every week when you know it takes 30 seconds to make your own feels ridiculous. But mixing it in a jar, spilling oil everywhere, and ending up with a separated mess on your salad? That was my life. This is everything I use now to make, shake, store, and pour homemade dressings without turning my counter into an oil slick. Took me way too many sticky kitchens to figure this out.
I am working to eat healthier to help my pain and live a long, fantastic life, while exploring the world. This includes intermittent fasting and vegan recipes, and I keep it all simple and yummy!
Every year I try to do a little more for my family to better our health habits. The first thing I do is slowly swap food items for healthier alternatives! We strive for clean eating, but like everyone, weโre human and not perfect! Here youโll find some alternatives that weโve swapped to make healthy living a little easier and to nourish our bodies a little better
Having a spouse, a kid, and parents all on a low sugar diets for various health reasons has forced us to sample many low carb and low sugar products over the years. Based on our limited research, we prefer more natural sweeteners like monk fruit, allulose, and stevia as the primary sweeteners and try to limit the chemical sweeteners like sucralose and aspartame. Save this list if you want to go straight to low sugar products that still offer the nostalgic flavors and textures you're used to!
Some of my top picks of rums from Barbados! Most are inexpensive and a great entry into the world of rum from Barbados, the birthplace of rum and home to the oldest rum distillery.My fondest memories are with friends enjoying drinks with no cares in the world. We would drink rum and spend nights playing dominos, partying or sharing conversations well into the early hours of the mornings.
Everything you need to whip up a season full of flavor and joy! These essentials will keep your kitchen merry, organized, and ready for every cozy gathering, cookie bake, and festive feast.
If you're a latte lover, you're in the right place. โ I rate the latte at every cafรฉ, so you know which ones are actually worth ordering. I always order my latte with no sugar.โจHope you find your next favorite cafรฉ here. P.S. Please excuse the not-so-Instagram-worthy photos. they were originally just for tracking my coffee expenses ๐
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 restaurants๐คฉ
These are my ride-or-die restaurantsโthe ones I dream about when Iโm hungry and canโt decide where to go. From date-night gems to comfort food legends, these spots always hit the spot. ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ฅ
I visit Monterey Bay and the surrounding areas all the time. These are some of my favorite places to dine at while enjoying the ocean and watching the otters! ๐๐๏ธ๐ฆฆ
Ina is the queen of using what you have and also of indulging in food, flowers, and products that brings you joy. Iโve collected many cookware items per Inaโs recommendations in her cookbooks and these are some of my favorites! I didnโt expect to collect so many, but Iโm glad I did along the way. Theyโve all helped me grow as a home cook and make numerous recipes easier to approach. Nothing beats a kitchen stocked with quality tools.
Food is my love language โ and I take it seriously. Iโm constantly exploring new restaurants and unique dining experiences, and Iโve curated a list of my favorite spots in Maryland and beyond. If youโre looking for your next great meal, start here.
Showed up to a potluck last Thanksgiving with lukewarm mac and cheese and watched everyone politely avoid it โ never again. If you're the person who drives 45 minutes to family dinner and prays the casserole survives, this list is everything I tested and actually trust now. Took me three holidays and one ruined lasagna to narrow it down.
Saturday mornings used to mean scrolling my phone in bed until noon and then ordering delivery out of guilt. One impulse buy led to another, and suddenly I was the person waking up excited to bake bread and simmer sauces. If you've been wanting to cook from scratch but your kitchen feels like it's working against you โ this is the exact gear and ingredients that got me there, one weekend at a time.
This company has the most gorgeous packaging of any candies out there! The candies come in little acrylic boxes. The company is doing better about having vegan and vegetarian-friendly candies. These are eminently giftable, and are sure to bring joy to the recipient. They come out with new over-the-top items every season.
Looking for gourmet kitchen gifts and high-utility culinary gadgets to elevate home cooking and meal prep? Cooking at home often comes with time-consuming chopping, uneven heating, messy countertops, and imprecise ingredient measurements. This curated gift guide features high-impact, problem-solving kitchen tools, artisan prep accessories, precision cooking electronics, and luxury flavor upgrades. Discover how to streamline kitchen prep, master new cooking techniques, and pick memorable presents for every home chef and food lover on your list.
All the products I use for my daily iced coffee at home!
1. Use the instant espresso per directions on bottle
2. Make syrup in a separate cup by combining brown sugar, vanilla syrup, a little water, cinnamon powder, and Celtic salt
3. Combine espresso and syrup mixture
4. Line glass with caramel sauce
5. Fill glass with ice
6. Add oat milk to glass 3/4 full
7. Add coffee and syrup mixture
8. In a separate cup, froth heavy whipping cream and caramel sauce until foamy
9. Add cold foam to glass
10. Enjoy!๐ง
Louisiana has some of the most unique and flavorful cuisine. I have curated a list of my favorite local restaurants as well as some Louisiana treasures from all over the state.
because mexican food can be elevated, and it can also be street food. it has so many faces and flavors that not only one version of your abuelitas cocina is true, from north to south, there is so much richness and variety that is hard for one single mexican to even know the complexity and the full variety of it. Every corner of mexico is capable of its own version of mole, barbacoa, or tacos and its so beautiful to experience all of it without judgement and with openness to appreciate. this post is to showcase some of the modern mexican concept restaurants that I am so happy to see thrive in a place like Denver. That for sooo many years you could not find a vast or true representation of all that is Mexican cuisine can be. I am also a fan of the aesthetics and the experience bc I am also *just a girl* so these are honestly a fave for date nights, girls night, or a celebratory dinner spot.
My absolute favorites after more than 2 years of living in LA! It's a big place with lots to explore, and not every place is worth 45 mins in traffic but these areโฆ promise!
I take food seriously โ and when friends visit, I make sure they eat right. These are my go-to spots for showing off the city. Come eat like youโve got a local showing you the way.
Great food doesnโt have to involve complicated recipes or expensive ingredients. With the right pantry essentials, quality snacks, and practical kitchen tools, preparing delicious meals can be simpler, faster, and more enjoyable. From everyday staples and convenient ingredients to smart kitchen gadgets designed to save time and effort, these 15 carefully selected picks are useful additions to any home kitchen.
We are a high protein and low carb family due to diabetes. These are just some of our favorite snacks we keep on hand to support the high protein lifestyle. All have been tried and loved by us