My mother’s side of the family is 100% Polish Catholic which means we don’t actually open our presents and celebrate Christmas on Christmas Day. Instead we celebrate with a large “fish only” meal (similar to Lent) on Christmas Eve, and…
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Today I’m sharing a recipe that is very close to my heart and perfect to make this festive time of year: classic shortbread cookies from the famous Rose Bakery in Paris. I have to be honest: I’ve tried a lot…
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After Thanksgiving it’s practically an American tradition to feel “stuffed” for days after the Feast. And while our stretchy leggings have again come to our rescue, it doesn’t hurt to jumpstart some healthy eating habits before the onslaught of holiday…
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Can you believe it’s already the week of Thanksgiving? Are you ready? Need a quick-and-easy make-ahead dessert that tastes like fall, transports like cookies and makes your house smell divine in the process? Then this recipe is for you! Pralines…
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After having lunch with the girls at Summer House a few weeks ago, I couldn’t stop thinking about their amazing food, but most especially their ENORMOUS cookies! Rice Crispy Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, Apple Cinnamon… I haven’t met a cookie of theirs that…
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Sed Bona, a snippet of the Latin phrase “Pauca Sed Bona“, means “quality over quantity”. It means that having more isn’t always best. It means empowering yourself to do fewer but better, more beautiful, and more fruitful things
