Now that summer is in full swing and we’re welcoming friends back into our homes for intimate gatherings again, perhaps it’s time to give our humble home bars a visual revamp. Like any other space in your home, style your bar cart with the same approach. Think about the meaning, cohesion, and contrast within the…
My Must-Have French Baking Essentials
When it comes to French baking, there are a few essentials you will truly need. Your répertoire should include a selection of essential tools—of course, you don’t need all of these at once, just buy the pieces as you need them! I think I fell in love with French baking the moment my first batch…
Seasonal Favorites // Spring 2022
Spring flew by quickly. I feel like I blinked, time-traveled, and landed in the middle of summer. I want to share some of the sweetest moments and the things I enjoyed during this season before I blink again and find myself in autumn, having skipped summer entirely. Wine & Cocktails ‘French Fizz’ from Trader Joe’s…
Nicomachean Ethics
“The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy mischance after another, not because he does not feel them, but because he is a man of high and heroic temper.” Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics Nicomachean Ethics is perhaps the most remarkable book of all time. My copy is old, secondhand—whoever had…
Favorite Books From 2021
I usually kick off the new year with a list of books that I plan to read, however I recently read My Favourite Books of 2021 by Polly Florance and loved it! Besides, I’m still in the process of making a list of books I want to read in 2022, so drop your favorite reads…
Blueberry Lavender Pie
I love pie. These days I feel like pies aren’t getting a lot of attention—I’m not sure why. They’re so easy to make, especially if you cheat with a pre-made crust, but you didn’t hear that from me. ;) I’ve made blueberry pies before, and of course, one of my favorites, Back In The Day…