Fish and I have always shared a special bond. Crispy fried fish is pure nostalgia for me. It brings back Friday nights in Boyne City, Michigan, when I would devour all-you-can-eat fried fish until I felt like I might burst. Doused in malt vinegar, that crunchy little swimmer—often fresh from the lake—always tasted better than … Read more

I have been completely obsessed with a coconut pumpkin cake for weeks — maybe months. I couldn’t stop thinking about it until I finally made this version, and it did not disappoint. I originally wanted to build a pumpkin coconut layer cake, but after a recent multi-layer project I was completely over layers. This is … Read more

These butternut squash couscous bowls are the ideal fall meal: massaged kale, roasted squash and chickpeas, creamy goat cheese, crunchy pepitas, all finished with a maple vinaigrette. It’s an autumnal dream. This is as fall as it gets. A cozy, comforting grain bowl made for autumn lunches: pearl couscous tossed with a bright maple vinaigrette, … Read more

Otherwise known as the cold buster — the Starbucks “medicine ball.” Yes, that one. This is my take on the Starbucks medicine ball. I’m a little obsessed with it — who comes up with these combos? I’ve been thinking about what crazy coffee creation we could invent and try to sneak onto the secret menu. … Read more

As summer settles in with warm, syrupy fruit and melting scoops of ice cream, I’m sharing a new favorite: peach hand pies. Tiny peach hand pies — mini, bite-sized, and utterly adorable. They’re smaller than a typical hand pie, which just makes them cuter and perfect for snacking or serving as a sweet little dessert. … Read more

Fall officially arrives this week! We’re starting with lingering summer flavors and easing into cozy fall favorites. What To Eat This Week Begin the week with quinoa bruschetta zucchini boats to use up any garden zucchini while the produce is still at its peak. They’re fresh, satisfying, and a great way to stretch vegetables into … Read more

Hello hello! This week on the blog I shared several new favorites. First up was an irresistible potato chip frittata that’s quick and satisfying. I also posted a grilled prosciutto-wrapped peach salad that balances sweet and savory, plus a no-churn coffee Oreo ice cream that’s perfect for warm evenings. There’s a fresh Summer Fridays roundup, … Read more

We need to talk about this glorious mess. My big question today: why haven’t I been making an open-faced steak sandwich for lunch all the time? Why did this simple, brilliant lunch escape my regular rotation for so long? It’s far better than avocado toast with those picture-perfect eggs. I seared marinated strip steak very … Read more

For my final December cocktail, I’m sharing a coconut vanilla bellini — a simple, elegant drink perfect for the holidays. It’s light, bubbly and fragrant, marrying tropical coconut with warm vanilla and crisp sparkling wine. This is the kind of cocktail you can pour for a small gathering or enjoy quietly by yourself while unwinding … Read more

What makes a salad eight hundred percent better? Say it with me. CHEEEEEESE. This felt like the perfect recovery meal after a holiday filled with red, white and blue indulgence. You don’t detox with cheese? Trust me, you do when the cheese is this good. I made this one up. We’re right in the middle … Read more