Spring is springing and I’m all about finding delicious recipes for cozy tea-time while also fending off the flu—cue, elderberries! We’ve been experiencing more sunny days here in Portland and on the west coast the last couple weeks – … Read More Hi Friends! Happy 1st day of Autumn. I can hardly believe it […]
Hi sweet friends! You all know that I’m all about new seasons. The beauty the change brings is one of the most refreshing things in life to me. The transition from a warm summery season to cool nights is what spurs new inspiration. I believe that is why we have seasons. The world around us […]
This gorgeous Baked Honey and Pistachio Cheesecake is an easy but impressive gluten-free dessert with a fluffy cream cheese filling and a crunchy, nutty topping. I’ve always loved the flavors of baklava, the traditional Greek dessert. Flaky, buttery layers of … Read More This Vegan Cherry Cheesecake is guaranteed to fill you with love. Whether […]
Cool nights and long days call for food that is warm, comforting and delicious. The perfect choice is Ramen! I recently escaped to the mountains with Mona and Jaret of Tournant. We spent the day together cooking, shooting and … Read More
Meet Valentina, founder and curator of Hortus Cuisine Valentina is a beautiful food photographer, blogger, graphic and web designer who resides in the stunning Italian countryside over the great sea. Her award winning blog inspires individuals all over the … Read More If you’re in the Portland area, I hope you can come […]
DAPPER & WISE At Dapper & Wise Roasters we want to reflect all the care that goes into the process of growing, choosing, roasting, and preparing coffee…we want our customers to be approached with a sense of thankfulness. We are thankful that this can be our career. We are thankful we were able to help […]
Back in January, I took my first trip to Oslo, Norway and I’m so excited to be sharing some of my favorite images with you alongside a travel guide for your own visit! I’ll start by saying that I found … Read More
Are you still working through your gift list? I definitely am! I’m here to help you out with that “I’m just not sure what to get them” friend or family member on your list. Homemade gifts are not only thoughtful … Read More When it comes to any special ocassion, what we all need is: […]
This Autumn Chai Streusel Loaf with a simple white glaze is the perfect quick bread recipe for fall. Spiced with the classic chai flavors of cinnamon and cloves and sweetened with maple syrup and carrots, every bite of this loaf … Read More
There’s nothing more therapeutic than making homemade bread… Who doesn’t love a warm roll or slice of bread topped with butter? At any point in the day, it’s honestly amazing. We’re all looking into ways to pass the time … Read More Cool nights and long days call for food that is warm, comforting […]
Hi friends! This evening out was inspired by YOU! This post is in collaboration with my sweet friends Mona & Jaret over at @tournantpdx. They’re some of my absolute favorites to cook with – always so inspiring to go out with them! Thanks so much to you both for another beautiful collaboration. So ya’ll were […]
Are you still working through your gift list? I definitely am! I’m here to help you out with that “I’m just not sure what to get them” friend or family member on your list. Homemade gifts are not only thoughtful … Read More This creamy fall-spiced Butternut Squash Bisque is a simple recipe that tastes […]
When it comes to Summer, Sun and Fun, all I want to do is get out and make memories with people I love. Whether that’s in my backyard or at the lake, there’s always so much to enjoy in these … Read More
There’s no question that this holiday season will be different from any before. Given the circumstances, it can be easy to let the cancelled and changed plans bring down your holiday cheer. However, if you still want to create loving … Read More
