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Chronic illness and Epstein Barr saved my life. I know that this may sound crazy, but the truth is that having a chronic virus, always hovering at the edge of my immune system, stopped me. It stopped me from using my will to push the river faster than it naturally wants to go. It prevented […]

I absolutely love working with puff pastry. I usually use the store-bought frozen kind, as it is a great time saver. Puff pastry always adds a touch of elegance to any dish–sweet, savory, dinner, dessert, or appetizer. It can add an elevated look to your meal that will seriously impress your guests. It is so […]

The journey to motherhood is not the same for all of us. Whether it’s through birth, adoption, foster care, mentorship, and everything in between, it’s always different. My personal journey was anything but the typical route, and as I reflect on it heading into this Mother’s Day weekend, I thought long and hard about sharing […]

I made a delicious and easy Chicken Marsala with my husband the other night. I hope that you find it as yummy as we did! Ingredients CHICKEN 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Black Cracked Pepper 2 Large, Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts, Halved Horizontally to Make 4 Fillets […]

  In the midst of so much happening in the world, I thought it fitting to talk about what living “La Bella Vie” means to me. Although we are all indoors, separated from our loved ones and out of our routine, it may be more important than ever to recognize how we can find beauty […]

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow!” The other day, I came across this quote that I think speaks perfectly to this moment we all find ourselves in. “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” Truthfully, I want so much to believe in tomorrow, that I decided to do just that […]

I’ve made my very own gluten-free, yummy banana bread and healthy & delicious apple crumble recipes. You’re not going to want to miss out on these goodies! Be sure to download the PDF guide below, and let me know if you give them a try. Enjoy! Ingredients 3 Large eggs 3 Large or 4 small […]