One of my new favorite low-key adventures is picnicking! While backyard picnics are perfect for laid-back days, I love taking a day trip to wine country and pairing a picnic with wine tasting. Although Sonoma is normally my wine tasting region of choice, V. Sattui keeps me coming back to Napa Valley. I know what…
If you’ve ever been served a drink with a gorgeous, crystal clear ice cube at a bar or restaurant, you’ve probably wondered if it’s possible to replicate this effect yourself. After conducting a series of lengthy experiments, I am happy to report that it is absolutely possible to make clear ice yourself! In this post,…
I confess that I’m not a huge salad person (really more of a brownie person). So whenever I come across a really good salad, I become fully invested. My mom has an amazing recipe for a four-ingredient salad that is so flavorful (and beautiful). It’s kind of a spin on a caprese salad, but there’s…
I met my younger self for coffee today. She's just ten years younger, and honestly, not too different from who I am now. But I noticed a few things about her that I never realized when I was her age. She catapults into the coffee shop already highly caffeinated. Even though it's summer, and academics…
I come from a family of wine lovers! While I enjoy tasting new wines and figuring out food pairings, I confess that sometimes I get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of choices. With the huge advancements being made in artificial intelligence, I have been wondering if it would be possible to create a personalized AI…
With summer temps rising and picnics and BBQs in full swing, a patriotic charcuterie board is the perfect addition to your Fourth of July celebration! Of course, I need very little excuse to throw together a charcuterie board, but not doing one for this holiday felt almost like a crime, given this appetizer’s fresh, casual…