Today's recipe is inspired by one of my favorites at Panera Bread - their loaded potato soup. It's so creamy and savory and I wanted to recr

There's so much of the world we all want to see and for a lot of us, the obstacle of wanting to have someone go with is the only thing stop-

Shame has a way of convincing us that our baggage is ours to carry and that our problems are ours to fix. The threshold for taking accountability for when you're in the wrong, in a situation you're embarrassed for, or just straight up ashamed to admit to is often an uncomfortable one to enter. "I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed." – Psalm 34:4-5 I’ve recently bee

They say millennials aren't buying houses because they'd rather spend 20 dollars on avocado toast. Now you don't have to. This is better than any avocado toast I have ever paid for and I fed my family for 14 dollars; thanks to thrifty grocery shopping and my new found love for gardening. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I loved making it! A V O C A D O S P R E A D 2 diced ripe avocados finely diced red onion garlic powder chopped fresh parsley red pepper flakes 1 tea

It's officially holiday season, that means office potlucks, family dinner, and a lot of excuses to just indulge whenever you want. These stuffed mushroom caps are quick and easy, and the filling goes well on pasta, chicken, and toasted bread. MUSHROOM FILLING 1 teaspoon diced garlic 1 teaspoon diced shallots 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup diced mushrooms 1/2 tablespoon sherry cooking wine 3 tablespoons - 1/4 cup garlic & herb soft spreadable cheese (I use Alouette) 1 ta

A majority of my "adulting" experience has been shaped by my expectations not being met in certain situations. When you’re not sure how something is going to turn out because you’ve never personally experienced it yourself, the way you set your expectations probably look like this: How has this worked out for other people (that I personally know) How has this worked out for other people (that are on TV) Perhaps you take these two perspectives, find a happy medium, and hope yo

This past Mother's Day, I got a random urge to make my family a three-course meal by myself. First of all, expensive. Second of all, how do moms do it every day? I bit off more than I could chew, but dinner got made in time and everything was hot, seasoned, and cooked properly. We can just ignore the fact that I was on my feet from 2-6pm (the mimosas helped, a lot). I still live at home but it's important to know the essentials of hosting a get-together for when I move out, r

It has been brought to my attention that it's been a few months that I've posted a recipe. I'm always cooking but I rarely bring the camera in the kitchen with me. Today's recipe is something I'm always craving SALMON. My favorite kind of fish (when cooked properly), and it's such a quick fish to cook. *these measurements worked for my filet of salmon which made for 4 small portions* SALMON MARINADE 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons garlic, chopp

For those who know me, it’s no secret that I love books. This hunger for stories was born at a young age. Growing up, at least 2 out of 7 da

To any of my fellow DS2 fans, I hope you appreciate the title. As a big fan of others' body art, I thought it would be a great idea to explain what my few tattoos mean to me. After all, it is a question I hear time after time. Walk By Faith August 15, 2013 — when I got my first tattoo. I was 17 and had recently lost my grandfather to a heart attack. For two years, I had been racking my mind about what I would finally get etched into my skin when I turned 18. Right before gra

If I was ever so unlucky to lose my speaking privileges, I would probably combust from all my thoughts stuck in my head. The nature of my work isn't really "supportive" of a talkative environment so I am stuck with other alternatives. I have recently found pleasure in listening to podcasts in my spare time throughout the day - I can indulge in conversation without the effort of actually talking to anyone, how ideal. I have created a short list of podcasts I have been listenin

With my recent revelations in various aspects of my life, I've slowly began to overwhelm myself with change. Perhaps that can speak to my month long hiatus; having too much on my mind is just as bad as having nothing on my mind. The constant changes I am experiencing in both my professional and personal life have also played a significant role in my jumbled state. Graduating, switching jobs, starting the grad school hunt, and adulting in general have caught up to my usual "go