Syrian Fig Jam with Anise Seed
I could eat figs by the handful. We had a huge fig tree (by Maryland standards) in our last house and I was always excited when fresh figs popped up. In fact, it was a sad day when we had to say...
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We had our two nieces over last night and we roasted smores over the fire pit and I had them help me make homemade ice cream. I don’t ever buy candy but I loaded up on two different kinds of M&Ms,...
View ArticleBlueberry Peach Crisp
I’m sure you guys have figured it out by now but I am a raging sweetsaholic – sometimes I can keep it under tight control but it does get the best of me several times a week. Like I always have to end...
View ArticleDrive-In Must Haves | The Java + Jurassic Edition
“I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Gevalia Iced Coffee with Almond Milk. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to...
View ArticleEmbroidered Chambray Romper
Good morning Monday! Or not. This weekend slipped by WAY too fast (side note – we saw these two movies which are absolute musts!) but it was definitely a great weekend. We worked most of Saturday but...
View ArticleMuscat Grape Salad w. Maple-Muscat Dressing
We have been eating grapes non-stop lately – tis the season, after all. I made this awesome grape salad the other day – a simple combination of lettuce, feta and a heavy dose of grapes. I created a...
View ArticleEspadrilles Everyday
I have been wearing these espadrilles nonstop since I got them. What’s funny is that I have had my eye on them since the first day they appeared on Dolce Vita’s site and I finally splurged on them a...
View ArticleMilos, Greece | How to Reach Kleftiko Beach on Foot
Before traveling to Milos, I researched which beaches were popular and which ones definitely deserved a visit. I came across this gorgeous picturesque beach named Kleftiko (basically anytime you search...
View ArticleLayered Vest + Cami
Neighborhood parties are the bomb. Yesterday we had a dinner party with all of our close neighbors – everyone brought a few dishes to share and we had a grand time. Which begs the question why haven’t...
View ArticleLemon Basil Beef Kebabs
We grill about 90% of our dinners during summer. Some people would say it’s healthier but really we’re just lazy. Grilling = less time cooking and cleaning not to mention the fact that grilled food...
View Article3×3 Style: Colors for Fall 2015
Let me tell you a true story. I shot these outfit shots around 8 am a few days ago. I was sweating. Profusely. I got quite a few confused glances as we were shooting, looks that seemed to question my...
View ArticleTop Beaches in Milos Greece
Milos is flowing with over 40 beaches so it can be difficult to narrow down the best ones to visit. This is my own compilation of the top beaches in Milos that I found to be worth visiting… KLEFTIKO...
View ArticleTwo Ways | Grilled Baby Summer Squash
My love for grilled squash is out of control. Like if you served it to me every day, I wouldn’t complain. It makes sense then to dedicate a whole post to the wonders of grilling squash and serving it...
View ArticleThe Weekender
This outfit is one of my favorite all-time casual outfits. In fact, it was my go-to during last weekend’s trip to NJ. It’s comfortable, cute and it does a nice job of transitioning between a hot and...
View ArticleCoconut Oatmeal Gluten Free Pancakes
I’m hungry now. I haven’t had breakfast yet and my own photos are making me hungry. This little concoction is our favorite all-time gluten free pancakes recipe. I’ve made it over and over and we never...
View ArticleMilos Travel Guide: What to Do, Where to Eat in Milos
I can honestly say that Milos is one of the best places I have ever been to. This Greek island won me over in a few short hours and I did not want to leave once our stay ended. Milos has maintained a...
View ArticleQuinoa Kale Salad w. Roasted Sweet Potatoes + a Sweet Tahini Dressing
I had a really hard time naming this salad. I played around with several names: Bulgur Kale Salad or Bulgur + Roasted Sweet Potato Salad or Kale, Spinach + Cranberry salad. And how about the dressing –...
View ArticleSmoky Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwiches
Be honest. Do you spell it chicken cordon blue or chicken cordon bleu? IMO, this is one of the toughest foods to pronounce. You want to pronounce it all French and chic-like but there’s the issue of...
View ArticleWhite Crochet Dress
I have tried to photograph this dress several times but every time, the lighting conditions were poor. I even took it to Greece and pulled off one shot which made it to the blog but as far as outfit...
View ArticlePRMITV WORLD: Street Art Turned into Wearable Art PLUS a Giveaway!
I rarely do giveaways. You guys know this. But today is an exception – I have the privilege of introducing you to an exciting artist whose career has evolved from street art to fashion design. Meet...
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