Decorating for the holidays can be a daunting task. It’s difficult to know what to get new and what to use from last year. Even more intimidating is the overwhelming amount of decor that is out there. Every store seems to turn into a holiday extravaganza leading up to Christmas, which means it’s difficult to…
Anti-Inflammatory PUmpkin Smoothie Recipe
It’s that time of year when pumpkin spice is stocked up on grocery store shelves and mixed into every food item. I have to admit that I’m not really a pumpkin person. I like traditional pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread, but this anti- inflammatory pumpkin smoothie takes the cake for me! I was recently asked…
Sourdough bread Baking essentials
How did I become a baker? My whole life I hated to bake. Not only am I baking but I’m baking fresh sourdough bread. Yes, everyone during the pandemic took up baking and sourdough bread was all the craze. I honestly was so intrigued and for a good year I sat on the sidelines gawking…
Fall Wardrobe staples
I love everything about fall—like when the leaves start turn, the air becomes nice and crispy, and when you get to pull out all of the warm cardigans and booties. But the chances of that happening anytime soon in Southern California are pretty slim. We feel cold temperatures in the early morning at school drop…
My favorite Gluten-Free Staples
Once upon a time I used to eat loads of pasta, warm bread, and hop-filled cold beer. I’m half Italian and carbs were an everyday occurrence. But, five years ago my Celiac disease journey started. I had some stomach issues growing up and with a family history of wheat allergies and celiac disease, I decided…