Sponsored by PANDORA Jewelry 1. Dazzling Wishes Bracelet Gift Set from PANDORA There’s something really special about giving jewelry to the important women in your life. Especially when it’s completely custom. This bracelet is fantastic on its own, but every year you can build the memories by adding a charm. Talk about a gift that […]
Sweet Italian Sparkling Wine for Your Special Occasion
One sip and I am transported to the North-Eastern Italian hillside. Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. might be a bubbly dessert wine like Champagne, but it couldn’t be more different. For centuries, the Italians have been using the Glera Grape for sweet wine, and it is said to be almost, if not as old, as the French […]
Orange Cardamom Spice French Toast
I love it when my friends and family walk in the door and they instantly feel festive because my scents all go beautifully together. I love the woody scents created in the fireplace, the vanilla cardamom spices wafting from the baked goods and masala chai brewing in the kitchen, and then blended with the lingering […]
55 Beauty Gifts and Stocking Stuffers Under $50
One of the hardest things about gift giving is pairing things together to create a cohesive theme. What I like to do? Find that one special gift or gifting theme, and then build the gift from there. Below are some pairing ideas, or, if you’re putting together a stocking, pick some from each category for […]
A Quick Getaway To San Francisco
Being a true foodie at heart means I will go anywhere for good food whether it’s the trendiest small plates, wood fired pizza or a local italian homemade company. San Francisco, according to Michelin, is the place to go as the reigning culinary capital of the U.S. But traditional, award winning and up and coming […]
Easy Roasted Yellow Squash Bruschetta
Nothing makes me appreciate my garden produce like the belly-warming flavors of a beautiful roasted summer squash recipe. My signature recipe starts with slow-roasted yellow squash, topped with creamy chèvre, toasted pine nuts, sweet tarragon and liberal amounts of salt and pepper. Then finished with a drizzle of balsamic reduction on french baguette toast. As […]
