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Creating the best pumpkin pie recipe is a lifelong endeavor! Here is my latest bourbon pumpkin pie recipe that, as of today, is my favorite! I find that most people are either team pumpkin pie or team NO pumpkin pie. I have spent years creating my version of the perfect pumpkin pie which is admittedly […]

Although we are all facing some pretty extraordinary times, there is always something that brings joy; for me, that’s a yummy peach delight.  I found the most beautiful peaches at the market this weekend and decided to make this quick treat. I put them on the grill, added some vanilla ice cream, a little brown […]

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 […]

To start, I want to say this: Black Lives Matter. I have been spending my days at my beach house reading books about white fragility and white privilege. It has been an eye-opening experience and so long overdue. And yet, even saying these things holds an absurd amount of privilege. I have always thought of […]

If you want to live a beautiful life, full experiences and treasures you much travel. Without travel, one will never have the ability and honor to discover travel’s unexpected treasures. It was late at night around 2:00 am and I had been thinking about it for days, when I heard that voice inside of me-you […]

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 […]

  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 […]