Spoiler alert: the grocery list includes wine. Heartbreak is inevitable. As much as we take precautions to prevent it by making promises and concessions, sometimes words are not enough to save a 2.5-year relationship. Seeking comfort in my friends, the same question came up over and over again: ‘What are you going to do with…
Tag: dinner
Dining In Weekly #1
In for 2024: leftovers This is a series that’s lived ephemerally on my Instagram stories for the last year, but I’ve decided to give it a permanent home on the blog. The essence of Dining In Weekly is a way of holding myself accountable to both the groceries in my fridge and my credit card…
Cioppino, Hearty Italian Fish Stew
Zuppa di pesce California! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about mealtimes. The gathering of friends, new and old, trading stories and catching up across the table. Bringing together family members, some that you may not have seen in ages, over a homecooked meal that arises memories from childhood. The networking of colleagues who chatter…
Cosy One Pot Spinach Pesto Pasta Bake
Yes I know, this one is a mouthful. But hear me out about this one: it will be one of the most, if not the most delicious dinner you will have this year. And for the amount of effort that goes into it, it’s almost unbelievable how delectable it is. Everything gets thrown in…
Cosy Winter Vegetable Pot Pie
My mother needed an excuse to make puff pastry, and as my head is already set in the ‘Winter Dishes’ mood, I decided that a cosy pot pie was in order. With only 3 months left before I depart for the University of Pennsylvania, my mother is desperately trying to gauge my culinary knowledge before…
30 Minute Mexican Potato and Kale Anytime Hash
When I say that ‘Anytime Hash’ I mean that this hash can be eaten anytime, and once you’ve tried it, you’ll want to eat it all the time!
Lentil Spinach Quesadillas with Guacamole
Happy Friday y’all! Today I bring you your latest obsession: these quesadillas. Being the only vegetarian in my household, cooking plant based meals that people actually enjoy has proven to be my toughest challenge. I’m perfectly happy eating a couscous salad but that wouldn’t please my rugby playing brother. My health conscious mother isn’t very comfortable…
Moroccan Chickpea and Roasted Cauliflower Tagine
The flavours of Morocco. Warm, spicy, sweet. That was my mindset whilst creating this dish and my my, I have not been disappointed in the least. Take a trip to Casablanca with me and this gorgeous tagine!
Life Is Oh So Dandy 