Good morning! Did you sleep well or wake up feeling scrambled like I did today? I woke up hot and groggy, craving far more coffee than usual and convinced I’d misplaced an important document. But enough about that—it’s Monday, so let’s get into the workouts. This week I stuck mostly to CrossFit classes because I … Read more

Celebrate Grilled Cheese Month with 55 gourmet grilled cheese recipes. Whether you prefer sweet, savory, or a creative combination, this collection offers inspiration for every craving. April is Grilled Cheese Month — a whole month to enjoy one of the simplest and most satisfying sandwiches. These recipes go far beyond the classic white-bread-and-American-cheese version. Across … Read more

Atakilt Wat — Ethiopian cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. A simple, spiced side dish packed with flavor. Dairy-free, egg-free, corn-free, soy-free, yeast-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and grain-free. Jump to Recipe Seattle has a wealth of Ethiopian restaurants. After Indian cuisine, Ethiopian is often our next choice when we’re craving bold, layered spices. A typical veggie platter includes … Read more

The team at Lagostina reached out about participating in National Pasta Day on October 17th and kindly sent me a beautiful pasta pot. Having just returned to North America after our usual six months in Umbria, I wanted to create an Umbrian-inspired pasta for autumn. Autumn in central Italy brings an extraordinary variety of mushrooms, … Read more

Nothing evokes autumn quite like a pumpkin spice latte and a warm apple dessert. This Apple Crisp with Oat Topping brings those cozy fall flavors to your table: tender, slightly tart apple slices crowned with a butter‑kissed oat topping spiced with cinnamon. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for sharing. A classic American dessert, this … Read more

I know it’s February, but I’m sharing spring rolls. The past few days haven’t felt like deep winter: the sun has been warm on my face, tiny buds are appearing on tree branches, and at 6 p.m. there’s still light in the sky. It won’t be spring for long—there’s more skiing to do—but the hints … Read more

When the temperature soars, an ice-cold glass of homemade lemonade is the perfect way to cool down — and you don’t need to heat a stove to make it. This recipe uses a no-cook simple syrup: the acidity of fresh lemon juice helps dissolve the sugar, so there’s no need to simmer a syrup. With … Read more

If you spend any time living in Oregon, you’ll likely discover a local secret: Oregon-style chai. It’s not something often discussed openly, but once you try it you’ll understand why it’s cherished. Childhood memories of playing The Oregon Trail don’t quite compare, though fans of that game certainly deserve a nod. There’s a kind of … Read more

Hi everyone — happy new week! It’s Motivational Monday, and I’m here to inspire and energize you for the week ahead. I hope you had a lovely weekend. I took a short vacation over the past two weeks, which is why I paused my weekly posts, but now I’m back and ready to share healthy … Read more

Have I mentioned that my mother has a twin sister? Aunt Silvana and my mum are like two peas in a pod, yet they are unmistakably different. Their voices, hairstyles and attitudes diverge, and even their accents are not the same. When Aunt Silvana married she moved to Florence and, over the years, picked up … Read more