It’s impossible to pick a favorite fall salad, but this one easily earns a spot on the weekly rotation for as long as fresh pomegranates are in season, which often goes well past fall. This is a fun one to switch up a little each time, using different greens or adding different cheeses (gorgonzola, blue,…
Deconstructed Pesto Pasta with Chicken
This dish is packed with so many flavors and fresh nutritious ingredients. It really feels like you are treating yourself to a pasta dish, even though it’s dominated by protein. That said, if you leave out the chicken completely, you still have a delicious meal with a nice pasta/produce balance. By using the classic (Genovese…
Peach Caprese Salad
This salad is everything a summer salad should be and more. It’s colorful, light and refreshing, full of flavor with a beautiful balance of salty, sweet and bitter. Plus, it’s super easy to put together. IngredientsBelgian endiveFresh peachesRipe heirloom tomatoes Fresh mozzarellaFresh basil leavesProsciutto (optional)Olive oilBalsamic glazeSalt and pepper Instructions Start with a bet of…
Fennel and Farro Salad
Inspired by the salad ingredients on our recent Italy trip, this was a fast favorite and I’m so glad I wrote down the recipe as I went. Fennel and farro are a common combination in Italian cooking, and when creating a salad, the additional options are endless. While farro has a really great texture, it’s…
Italian Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
This recipe is perfect if you are looking for a meal that is nutrient-packed, high in protein and has loads of flavor. It’s a great way to use up leftover veggies and super flexible if you want to swap out or add in other ingredients not listed. Feel free to use a different meat, or…
Boboli Gardens – Florence, Italy
Boboli Gardens should be on every Florence itinerary, especially if you have more than a day or two set aside to explore the city. If you enjoy sculptures, grottos, fountains, and stunning views, this is the garden for you! The main entrance is close to the major sites of Florence so even if you are…
Top Ten Air Fryer Favorites
I have never been one to jump on kitchen gadget trends without careful thought. Storage and counter space are always valuable real estate and any new small appliance (or really, anything that takes up space) better be well worth it. For months I had heard amazing air fryer stories with the promise of easy and…
The New Seacliff Sunset
Seacliff State Beach has always been a favorite or our family. There are sentimental reasons for this – my husband and I got engaged right down the beach. But, it’s also an awesome spot. We love the fit and friendly vibe of the esplanade. We love that you can walk for miles on the beach,…
Low Tide Sunset in Rio del Mar
A quick walk on the beach with my dog was much longer than planned. The low tide’s reflective quality was just too beautiful to leave. My dog Rio (not a coincidence) was happy to stay and sniff around. If you are a beach dog, nothing is better than the scents of low tide, and throw…
Moraine Lake Shoreline Hike – Banff National Park
There are many places (and people and things) that look much better on Instagram than in real life. Moraine Lake is not one of those places. We visited on our fourth day in Banff, at which point we had already seen a lot of beautiful and magical scenery and we almost didn’t bother going. While…