I've mentioned before that when it comes to my pantry, I try to focus on ingredients and not so much the end product or "packaged items". Ingredients are inherently versatile and will take you much further in the kitchen. It also allows me to experiment more, which in turn helps my cooking skills. Below I'm sharing my essentials when it comes to pantry items. Spices, Oils, Vinegars Most-Used Spices cinnamoncracked pepperdillgarlic ... Read the Post...
Beauty Brands I’m Loving
I've added a few new beauty brands into my routine, so I thought I'd share what I'm loving when it comes to skincare, make-up, and hair. Of Note - I often choose to invest more money in my beauty and skincare products. This is primarily because I want a majority of the products I use to be clean - free of phthalates, parabens, heavy metals, etc. So, many of the items I've listed are not cheap. But, I consider it worth the investment for the ... Read the Post...
Chia Oatmeal with Simple Fruit Compote
On winter weekends, I look forward to slow mornings - making a hot breakfast while sipping on some hot tea. Inspired by a recipe in Laura Lea Balanced first cookbook, I make this chia oatmeal when I'm craving something warm...and quick. It's simple, yet flavorful - with all of your necessary nutrients to sustain you through the morning. Below is a loose recipe of how I put these oats together. INDREDIENTS For the Oatmeal... 1/2 c. old ... Read the Post...
Reading Challenge | January
If you didn't catch my post about my 2022 goals, I'm challenging myself to read 10 books this year. I know this does not sound like a lot to seasoned readers, but to me this number is a sweet spot. I think it's manageable, but also stretches myself just a bit more when it comes to developing my reading habit. The Books I Read In January I thought I would share a round-up of all the books I read in January to kick-off my challenge. Maybe ... Read the Post...