This post is an update on what I’m doing and why you may see new recipes featuring unfamiliar ingredients on the blog soon. My fiancé and I decided to take a major leap and move from Portland, Oregon to Cape Town, South Africa for a while. He has long wanted to study at the University … Read more

This classic Italian salad is a wonderful addition to any summer meal or BBQ. Crusty ciabatta infused with garlic and butter makes it truly irresistible. If you want a flavorful side dish, try this Summer Panzanella with Garlic Butter Bread. Panzanella – A Beloved Italian Bread Salad Panzanella is an essential part of Mediterranean summer … Read more

These chocolate mochi bites are rich, chewy, and irresistibly delicious. They’re a simple twist on a lemon mochi tart recipe: swap out the lemon for cocoa powder and chocolate chips, and you get a decadent chocolate version that’s just as easy to make. This recipe uses whole milk, but you can easily substitute any non-dairy … Read more

This Banana Cake Recipe with Oil is simple, moist, and finished with a lightly spiced cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Baked in a single 8-inch square pan, it’s easy to make—no stacking or complicated assembly. Using oil keeps the crumb tender and helps the cake stay moist longer than many butter-based cakes. The cake is egg-free … Read more

I love a one-pan meal—simple, comforting, and full of flavor. This One-Pan Chicken Dinner with Orzo, Sun-dried Tomatoes, & Burrata hits all those marks. One-pan recipes were a staple in my family for their ease and minimal cleanup, but this dish feels a touch more elevated. Crispy, golden chicken thighs, fragrant rosemary, and creamy burrata … Read more

Custard Cream Pie Slices – a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth dessert made of three thin shortbread crusts layered with two generous portions of smooth custard; flavors meld even more beautifully the next day. Sharing this recipe for Custard Cream Pie Slices feels bittersweet. My mother was known for making this unforgettable cake, and after she passed five … Read more

Want to visit more than one Hawaiian island? Traveling between the Big Island (Hawaii) and Maui is easy and popular—especially if your itinerary is a week or longer. The roughly 45-minute flight offers postcard-worthy views of volcanoes and the Pacific Ocean. Here’s a quick view out the window… Traveling between Big Island and Maui Typical … Read more

This acorn squash recipe is a sweet-and-savory holiday side dish built around roasted acorn squash. The squash is tossed with warming spices, maple syrup, butter and orange, roasted until tender, then finished with bright pomegranate arils, crumbled feta, and toasted pepitas for crunch. A few fried sage leaves and fresh thyme make it festive and … Read more

What says “I love you” better than waking up early to make a special Valentine’s Day breakfast for the people you care about? Breakfast is a warm, welcoming time to share love and good food with your family or partner on Valentine’s morning. Whip up fluffy pancakes with real butter and maple syrup, or choose … Read more

Only the article below was sponsored by Sanofi and Regeneron. Although I was compensated for this post, all opinions are my own. This post is not intended to provide medical advice. My name is Megan. I’m the mother of a son who was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) when he was one year old. We’ve … Read more