How do you feel about wild, fun haircuts? Constantly on a quest for individuality, I’ve had nearly every short haircut under the moon. A few years ago, I chopped off my long, flowing locks (once I acknowledged my queerness–it seems as though this is a …
I have a new obsession. Apart from these browned butter dinner rolls, of course. You might already know what this obsession is if you follow me on Snapchat (palettedining). I’m totally obsessed with…drumroll please…ballet! This might sound surprising to you if you know me personally, …
First off, I want to say thank you to all of you who offered your congratulations on my last post, and your tips for stress relief on the post before that. When you take time out of your day to leave me a comment, it …
I have a really great feeling about this week. It’s a fresh start, away. I’ve bid farewell to the restaurant and am beginning a new job that more closely aligns with my education and training. It’s a job I believe in, that I’m excited about, …
Lately, I’ve been purposefully thinking about stress and its effect on my life. Did you know that stress is actually adaptive for our bodies, and without it, we wouldn’t be alive? Stress exists to prime our bodies against a real or perceived threat. Your endless …
Chocolate Dipped Funfetti Rice Krispie Squares + Some Thoughts On Stress
What kind of music have you been listening to lately? I’m fairly all over the map when it comes to music, but I generally stick to a few genres: folk, indie rock, experimental electronic, dubstep, jazz, and every once in a while, pop, and R&B. …
Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese is one of those decadent, easy meals that I only think to make when I’m creating a new recipe. That’s a habit I plan on changing because this apple bacon grilled cheese is warm, hearty, and fatty: perfect for a Winnipeg winter …
How do you keep organized throughout the week? I’ve been a strong proponent of the agenda ever since I got my first one in middle school. I write everything down. I even write things down after I’ve already completed them. It’s so satisfying. There’s something …
Scones. Buttery, flaky, sweet, and salty scones. Is there anything better in this world? One of the very first recipes I posted on this site was a basic scone recipe passed down to me from my friendly neighbor who would invite my brother and me …
If I remember correctly, the first time I had shallots was when I was traveling in Scotland. A friend of mine took me to St. Andrews for their “Raisin” weekend. Raisin Weekend is kind of similar to a greek party (I assume…I’ve never been to …
