The Rhythm of Rest Winter flew by more quickly than I had anticipated. Long nights tucked away inside our cozy apartment reminded me of how much I truly needed to rest. And sometimes rest looks different from what we expect. For me it came in the form of long walks with Molly, praying the rosary,…
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
A childhood favourite. Years ago, when malls were the place to hang out I tasted my first white chocolate macadamia nut cookie. The “cookie shop” was a hole-in-the-wall kind of business. There were no tables or chairs, just a kitchen, and a cash register. My first purchase was a White Macadamia Nut cookie…my 9th grade…
The Classic Aperol Spritz
One sip of this cheerful bright orange cocktail will transport you to a terrace in the midst of a Mediterranean summer. Created in Venice in 1920, it’s bubbly and refreshing and comprises of prosecco, Aperol, and soda water. Aperol is a beautiful bright orange apéritif—it’s zesty orange with complex herbal scents harmonized with a touch…
Seasonal Favorites // Autumn 2022
The autumn sun, rich and golden, warmed most days and then quickly faded into winter all too soon. It was a busy season, but joy-giving. Autumn has always been a season of looking inward and focusing on the roots I put down, rather than the flowers that bloom. It’s a quieter rhythm—one where I can…
DIY Pinwheel Quilt
In 2019, I made a ballet pink dress with swans on it. I had about a yard of fabric left over and recently decided to make a pinwheel quilt from the leftover fabric. At first glance, the pinwheel pattern looks complicated (at least, it did to me), but it’s incredibly simple! In 2016 I made…
Gruet Cuvée 89 Rosé
Gruet Cuvée 89 Rosé—the perfect celebration wine. Fizzy, with hints of strawberry and peach with pear on the nose. It’s an inexpensive solid rosé brut—not too sweet but easy for a general audience. The palate is very smooth and full of light fruit flavors—a great party pleaser. But are we really surprised that anything other…
