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Archives for October 2014

This November.

I am so excited that tomorrow it will be November (oh, and Happy Halloween). By the mere fact that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, it’s highly possible that November is my favorite month. I’m expecting lower temperatures here in SoCal, and look forward to needing a sweater and long pants– not just one or the other! And more importantly, I’m planning to perfect a few more Thanksgiving recipes before helping with both brunch and dinner with our families up in San Francisco. I’ll be sure to share anything successful on SR!

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Get to know me better: Vol. 1

Happy Wednesday, friends! I’m kicking off this new midweek series where I’m going to share a bit more about myself. I’ve realized that while I do write a lot of personal posts, there is not always a ton of detail about me. So on Wednesdays, I’ll be sharing a few facts about myself that will hopefully intrigue (or at least amuse) you. And I hope you’ll share something about yourself too!…Continue Reading

3 Autumn Drinks to Make Instantly

I’m usually all about slow food, slow cooking, and making from scratch. (Go figure– I was the slowest eater among my family members growing up!) But sometimes it’s nice to be able to throw something together for yourself or a friend without ending up with flour everywhere or a pile of dishes to wash.This fall, I’ve put together these three delicious drinks in a matter of minutes, and so can you! 

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Holiday Season Ready

[Sponsored Post]I can’t tell you how much the onset of the holiday season excites me. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, so there’s no doubt that I’ve already begun testing out recipes. Only the best will be served on the big day!…Continue Reading

Wedding Snapshots: Entrances and Exits

There’s a lot of entering and exiting in a wedding. I remember being inundated with emotion each time: leaving my bridesmaids for our first-look photo shoot; entering the room where my groom was waiting; then entering the ceremony on the arm of my father to standing guests and vibrant music; then exiting on the arm of my husband in those very first moments of marriage; then entering again to be introduced to the dinner party; and then finally leaving the celebration and our sweet guests behind….Continue Reading

Homemade Pasta 101

Happy Friday, friends! Here’s my promised tutorial for delicious homemade pasta. There’s something so delightful about the bouncy, supple texture of fresh pasta– it’s flavorful, robust, and unforgettable. I might even say that once you’ve tasted this stuff, you’ll want to make it for all your friends and family; and no one will want to go back to boxed macaroni product!…Continue Reading

Why You’re Already a Philanthropist

I used to think philanthropy was a rich man’s world. Industrial tycoons and their petty female arm candy who attended fancy galas and bought things at auctions– that was my picture of philanthropy. And ultimately, I thought the point was to receive a tax break, meanwhile demonstrating to one’s elite circle that one was generous. It was a way to have one’s cake and eat it too….Continue Reading

Achievable All Black

Does the idea of wearing all black intimidate you? It doesn’t have to! In fact, your go-to all-black outfit can be appropriate for so many occasions. Furthermore, putting together your two favorite black pieces is even more versatile than purchasing the all too popular LBD. You can rock your perfect black outfit at tons of events, and it pretty much never gets old. Here’s how to look awesome in all black.…Continue Reading

Butternut Squash Soup and Sauce

As promised, I’m sharing the butternut squash soup that I used as a pasta sauce over our homemade pappardelle the other night. Squashes are now in season and they make wonderful ingredients for hosting dinner or for weekday meals. This yummy soup is a great dish to make in larger quantities and to heat up for a quick meal. It’s also so rich and creamy that it works as a pasta sauce! So let’s get started….Continue Reading

9 Ways to be a Better Blogger

First, a confession. To be honest, this post was originally titled “9 Things Bloggers Do That Annoy Me”. But since I’m learning to be gentle, I thought I’d make the title a bit more positive. So consider these some simple tips from a friend! Though I’m a relatively new blogger, I read lots of blogs and have thought about the way I respond as a reader to what I see before me. Here are some blogger habits I’ve noticed that can bea hindrance to more readers and comments. Let’s help each other be better bloggers!…Continue Reading

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