Here are some really great recipes for the winter months and beyond. I love cooking especially in the winter as I don't have to worry about heating up the house too much. Most of the recipes are liked by all family members. I tried to incorporate easy recipes that don't require a lot of time or steps but some of the recipes I just love so I had to include them hoping you will love them too!
I know that sometimes we forget our protein intake, its important we fuel our bodies with healthy foods! Remember we are what we eat and getting a good source of protein will cause us to have an energetic day. Sometimes some protein foods are not the best, but trust me I am all about my food, so I have compiled a list of snacks and protein filled drinks!
These are some of my favorite vegan restaurants that I highly recommend. I have tried them and absolutely love the alternatives that they provide. They are mainly based in NYC Manhattan area but I have also included a Brooklyn section as I am mostly between these two areas (Manhattan seems to have the most vegan restaurants out of every other borough) . If you are skeptical about vegan alternatives or just looking for great places to eat, this is the list for you. You can follow my instagram for more vegan content and info :) Hope this helps and enjoy!
Breakfast is usually the hardest part of the morning routine for me. Mainly because every one needs me for something and before I know it there is no time. Here are some our my families favorite quick breakfast items.
Sometimes we just need a new recipe to knock out the monotony of what we eat or drink during the colder months of the year! I will be adding yummy vegan recipes for drinks and food for you to try! Feel free to report back if you do try out the recipes!! Make sure to save this list as I will be updating it regularly. Enjoy!to join Benable: P7RNR
Some Christmas dessert ideas for my budget baddies that are fairly easy, super cute, and won’t break the bank. I included some alternatives as well to help save (for example, swapping our Ghirardelli for Great Value). Bake worry free and enjoy!
A mix of dine-in spots and quick stops I’ve come across when figuring out where to eat without overthinking it. Includes both sit-down options and faster places depending on what I’m in the mood for.
Are you even a millennial if you haven't tried doing sourdough? I remember in 2020 this was a huge wave my friends all jumped on and within the last year I FINALLY caved and got a starter! I LOVE having homemade bread and have tried quite a few discard receipes.
When you're traveling with your family while trying to stay Gluten-Free weather it's an allergy, preference, or autoimmune disease, these are the places my Fiancé with Celiac Disease recommends all over the USA!
Exploring Detroit + the Metro area — every restaurant, café, and hangout I’m loving. Whether it’s with friends, family, or my fiancé, I’m curating all my favorite spots to share along the way.
My essential baking tools — durable, reliable, and used weekly in my kitchen. These are the pieces that make baking easier, cleaner, and more consistent.
Functional and unique cooking tools and kitchen accessories/gadgets I discovered through my favorite Japanese cooking content creators. If you're going to Japan, add these to your shopping list for yourself or to gift to a friend who loves to cook!
“Your ultimate cozy-chic bar checklist ✨☕🍹—all the little essentials to keep your days caffeinated and your nights sparkling. From dreamy lattes to glittery cocktails, this is everything you need to sip, stir, and shine in style!”
I am a huge advocate for having fun with what you eat while losing weight. These 10 snacks made losing weight less stressful and made losing weight easy. I hope this list can help you have fun while losing weight too!
After living in San Francisco for the past 2 years, I have been able to try some really cool local food spots. I made it my goal to try new places, and here are some of my favorites!
Count down to Christmas in style with the best 2025 holiday advent calendars! From chocolate advent calendars and beauty sets to DIY ideas and family favorites, this list is full of festive finds to make every day of December feel special. Whether you love luxury gifts, cute handmade options, or fun calendars for kids and pets, you’ll find inspiration for everyone on your list.
A variety of restaurants, spots, personal recs and local places that I love to visit on a regular basis in the greater Columbus area. These are all within 30 minutes of central Columbus and all worth the stop!
Looking for the best places to eat in the city? This is my curated selection of Downtown Toronto restaurants that are truly worth the visit. Whether you're a local or just visiting, these spots offer the best in Toronto's food scene, ranging from upscale dining to the most delicious casual eats.
From the vibrant energy of King West to the cozy corners of the Entertainment District, I’ve hand-picked these top-rated Toronto eateries based on food quality, atmosphere, and overall experience. If you’re planning a date night, a group dinner, or a solo lunch, you’ll find the perfect downtown spot right here.
Simple tools that make eggs and pancakes come out evenly sized, neat, and easy to flip. These ring sets are ideal for breakfast lovers who want café-style results at home, whether cooking for one or for a crowd.
This fall, my fridge is stocked with soft life staples that keep me glowing, grounded, and energized. From sea moss gel and aloe vera juice to turmeric and herbal teas, these essentials are perfect for boosting immunity, supporting digestion, and staying cozy as the weather shifts. A peek inside my fridge—fall wellness, my way.
the best eats in east la coming from a local~ a mix of sit down, fast food, & desserts but some more underground than others! I’m a big foodie so I knowww you’ll like at least a few of these & I promise you’ll love at least one
As a former crew member, these are some of my favorite Trader Joe's items! I was fortunate enough to try and test a lot of the items during my time there and have added some of my must-have products ranging from snacks, quick meals, frozen items, dog treats, beauty, and more!
This list contains some of my favorite items from Whole Foods! I am conscious of reducing my consumption of refined sugar and highly processed foods, but it's all about balance! These are items that I find myself consistently repurchasing, and I think you should give them a try!
I love cooking and have spent years curating these tried-and-true recipes that I always come back to. From easy weeknight dinners to special dishes I make for friends, these are my all-time favorites that never disappoint.
Health nuts ..look away!!! This isn't for weight watchers, cutting calories, keto, etc. Comfort food is full of fat, sugar, and carbohydrates galore! We need these things once in a while and in moderation! Grab your stretch pants and cozy blanket!!!
If you’re looking for the cool, cozy, quietly elevated side of Dayton, this is my go-to list. These are the places I actually recommend when friends ask where to go for a good drink, a really solid dinner, or a slow coffee date. Think candle-lit cocktail bars, intimate wine spots, thoughtfully curated restaurants, and brunch places worth lingering at. Nothing overly flashy, just well-done spaces with great energy, great food, and that “I’m so glad we came here” feeling. Whether you’re planning a date night, a girls’ night, or just want to experience Dayton at its best, these spots never miss.
This is a celebration of the dishes that bring comfort, joy, and inspiration to my kitchen. From timeless classics to creative twists, this collection highlights the recipes that have become near and dear to my heart. Each dish reflects my passion for cooking—blending flavors, experimenting with ingredients, and creating meals that nourish both the body and soul. Whether you're an experienced cook or just starting out, these recipes are designed to bring warmth and deliciousness to every table. Enjoy the journey through my favorite flavors, one dish at a time!
This is the kind of list I wish someone handed me when I first visited here (or became a mom). From hidden gem bakeries to the best spa for a much-needed reset, these are the places I keep coming back to—because they’re that good. Curated with love, caffeine, and a touch of dry shampoo. Perfect for fellow moms, creators, or anyone trying to find the real good stuff in Lex.
Packing school lunches for middle schoolers means upgrading from cute cartoon lunchboxes to more spacious, durable gear that can handle bigger appetites and more variety. These lunch essentials include larger bento boxes, insulated food jars, sturdy water bottles, reusable snack containers, and smart some of our favorite items. This list is perfect for tweens and teens who want their lunch to look good, stay fresh, and survive the bus ride.
A high-protein diet has helped me lose 80 pounds. I eat a high protein low card diet. Sometimes I get my protein from companies that have created high protein easy foods.
That EBT can go farther than you think! Here I've curated some things to help make that benefit work better for you. We will navigate this shitshow job market together! Remember, I'm here rooting for you! Some benefit hubs that can help you life your best life too!🤞(throw me a like or a share if you found something helpful--tx!)
The moment I realized I could drink coffee every day at a cheaper cost at home, I never really went to coffee shops anymore. If you're into Iced Coffee Milk and you like to explore various flavors in your coffee, having these items helps you to experiment with more tastes. No expensive espresso machine needed!
There are a few beaches that I travel to yearly as the weather gets warmer. Here are some of my favorite treats from our Rehobeth beach and Ocean City beach roadtrips.
A curated collection of must-try eateries, dishes, and food experiences around Northern Virginia. From cozy cafés and hidden gems to trendy spots and local favorites, this list is your go-to guide for delicious bites in NOVA!
heres my list of essential snacks for long study days at school or long shifts at the hospital - perfect mix of sweet, salty, healthy, and satisfy cravings
I’ve been drinking coffee since college and love to mix it up with flavors and different roasts. I also love a good coffee from a shop but sometimes I want the coffee shop feel at home. These are my at home coffee must haves for the most flavorful cups of coffee. I’ve gotten to the point where I prefer my at home drinks!!
i started making coffee at home a few years ago to save money here and there. here’s everything i keep restocking and reach for when I’m craving a latte!
Here is a list of some of the best non-toxic items in my kitchen! I am always adding to my kitchen when finances allow! Don't worry, you do not have to switch out everything overnight, start small and work up to switching as you go!
I make most of the food I consume, homemade. I personally love to cook and bake, and challenging myself in the kitchen has been super fun and rewarding for me. Included, are the recipes that I make repeatedly.
My favorite products, tools, and recipes to make fancy coffee drinks at home. *Affiliate Disclaimer: I may earn a small commission from Amazon purchases made through my links. This helps support my recommendations. Thank you!
As someone with a chronic illness and chronic inflammation, what I put in my body is super important to avoid flare ups and further complications. Here is a list of products and groceries that have helped me stay healthy while still being able to enjoy foods.
Sweets are my weakness! When it comes to sweets I always crave a pastry, pie, or cake over candy but tend to love it all. This is a collection of everything sugary, dreamy, and oh-so-good. From decadent desserts to candy-coated classics and homemade bakes! All of these places are based in the DFW metroplex. Let me know if you have been to any of them and what you like to order!
I had never had Georgian food before visiting Tbilisi, and wow, was I blown away. From discovering new favorites like khinkali and khachapuri to seeing ingredients like eggplant and walnuts used in new ways, Tbilisi has so much to offer! I don’t think you can make a trip to Georgia without falling in love with the food and the people. And oh yeah, it’s the birthplace of wine.
Flavor booster that I always keep in my kitchen - easy, accessible, and perfect for everyday use, or for your special dishes.
Making dishes special and magical, that my family loves.
Extra boost to your kitchen.
Lots of action in the shortest month! Here's what's in my cart for February to cover it all, including Superbowl, Winter Skin Care, Mardi Gras, And February birthdays (including my own!)
As someone who eats dairy free, I’ve tried a lot of different products, and these are the ones I keep coming back to. They’re versatile, tasty, and make it so much easier to stick with dairy-free living day to day. If you’re looking for ideas, consider this my personal go-to list.
** Always double check the labels to be sure they’re right for your diet. **
Looking for the best family-friendly restaurants around Kissimmee and Poinciana? After years of dining out with my kids across Osceola County, these are the spots that nail it on kid-friendly menus, warm service, and food the whole family actually loves. This local's guide covers Kissimmee, Poinciana, and the greater Orlando area.
Nut your average milk…. This is a blend of a variety of nut milks I have been enjoying for about a year now. I love adding them to my nutritional morning and mid day shakes or my hot chocolate, and sometimes even a splash in my tea or iced coffee. They each have such a unique creamy taste. Some I can find in wegmans( local to me here in central PA area) and some I order online. I hope you enjoy them too!
I also have been enjoying making my own Nut Milk! Hope you find the recommendations of these fine nut crushin’- nut milk makers interesting like I do!
Saving my favorite finds (and new ones to try) while exploring more whole-ingredient foods. Most of these have short ingredient lists, minimal or no preservatives, and little to no refined sugar when possible. Not everything is perfectly healthy, but it’s all about balance and finding what works for you. I’ll keep adding more as I go!
A curated mix of kitchen essentials to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. This list includes go-to tools that will make breakfast, lunch, dinner and toddler snacks a breeze
My favorite meal of the day, Breakfast!. I love that you can eat a variety of healthy, nutritious meals and sometimes even splurge on a non healthy breakfast. Here are my favorite items and meal that I love to eat or make.