| August….in my mind it’s the last official month of summer even though Fall doesn’t start until late September. And with temperatures soaring into the mid 90s on the regular, I have got the perfect little cocktail to cool you off while you savor every last bit of summer: my super easy and refreshing WatermelonRead more

| Ahhhhh, summertime! School’s out, the morning grind can say bye bye for a few months, and I’m ready for a cocktail! Anyone else?! I love experimenting with mixing cocktails, and this guy is a total winner – cold, fruity, refreshing, and oh so good :) Let’s get to it, shall we?? Ingredients How to makeRead more

How’s everyone doing this week?? We’ve had a couple cold & rainy days this week in Virginia, which is a total bummer. But I’m just happy the weekend is almost here. And the weather is looking sunny and hot most of next week – yay!! In anticipation of being able to actually enjoy the outdoors soon, today I’mRead more

How in the world is it almost 2017?? This year has been full of ups and downs and I am grateful for all it has offered. But I’m ready to move forward and embrace all the possibilities and adventures that await me in 2017! It’s been my absolute pleasure bringing you fun, festive, and deliciousRead more

After multiple Thanksgiving meals and all of the leftovers, it’s time for a serious time out :) My body has been craving greens, and I needed to step up my game from my usual Easy Green Smoothie. Sometimes, your body and organs just need a detox from everything. Without a good detox, your organs can become overloaded andRead more

Just a couple days away from Thanksgiving and we can’t forget the cocktails, amiright?! You are going to forget all about traditional mimosas with orange juice once you give this Apple Cider Mimosa a try! I’m officially obsessed! I know there’s already plenty to take care of on Thanksgiving day, but this needs just 2Read more

By now you know how much I love all kinds of food, but from time to time I need to hit the reset button with a light, healthy, and energizing meal. And because of the bright yellow color of this drink I’m calling it the Sunshine Smoothie! Not only does it look bright and pretty,Read more

If you ask me, the only thing better than a delicious and satisfying meal is a refreshing cocktail! And even better when that cocktail requires only three ingredients and takes five minutes to whip up. Get I get an amen?! You have got to try this beautiful Raspberry Mango Bellini! It’s perfect for a summer brunch orRead more

I first fell in love with Vietnamese Iced Coffee in high school. I went to school near a place called “Eden,” a little shopping center that was full of delicious Vietnamese restaurants. Once in a while my friends and I would go for a bowl of pho (noodle soup) after school and, of course, alwaysRead more

Well, hello 2016 – so nice of you to join us! I was getting tired of 2015, so let’s see what you have to offer :) As is the case every year, I’m going to try to eat healthier more consistently this year. I’m a huge believer in balance – I like to eat right duringRead more

I couldn’t let December come and go without a Hot Chocolate recipe. When you think of Christmas and the holidays, isn’t hot chocolate always part of that picture?? In my head it goes…..family, tree, snow, Christmas music, hot chocolate :) I’ve always wanted to make it from scratch, even though those instant packets aren’t terrible.Read more