Each time I step into Starbucks and peruse the display case for a sweet treat, I’m drawn to the oat bar. Perhaps it’s the unfussy plainness of the oaty-beige brick that draws me in. In the world of Instagram, I’d imagine the humble oat bar would be found under the hashtags #nomakeup #nofilter ‘grams. But as much as I love the…
Lamb Moussaka
Rain, rain, rain. Vancouver’s signature calling card for fall has hit us hard and all I want to do is curl up at home and eat leftover casserole to comfort my sad, sun-deprived soul. I totally understand why casseroles are called comfort food now. It comforts me when I’m feeling cold and grey like the weather. It perks me up with…
Fish Tacos
I’m desperately clinging on to the last vestiges of summer — in complete and utter shambles knowing that the season of sunshine is officially over. Goodbye, joy. So long, happiness. See you later, golden rays and lazy days. I’m greedily grasping and soaking up every rare ray of sunshine I can get before fall hits us full blast. Sometimes that…
Lazy Day Luxe Lasagna
Guys, I’m not gonna lie. This recipe is not for the faint of heart. It’s not a 30-min stress-free weeknight dinner recipe. Comfort food it is, quick and easy — decidedly not. Especially if you want to make it from scratch, which I always do. Don’t get me wrong though, lasagna is totally worth the effort. Sure, you can get it…
Blueberry Oat Muffins
It’s been a long time. (we shouldn’t’ve left you/without a dope beat to step to). I’ve missed blogging for the past couple months because of school and reasons stress. But now I’m back at it because no school and reasons I forgot my class registration appointment. But, yay! I’m free for the summer to blog and eat and play. I made blueberry oat…
Tex-Mex Chilli And Cornbread
I am a sucker for pillows with words of wisdom written on them. Like how to deal with cold weather. You know the ones from Chapters, with sage advice like: “all you need is tea, warm socks, and a good book.” or “eat, drink, and be cozy.” or “procrastinate and youtube all day.” Okay, maybe not the last one. But they should make a…
Taco Salad
I’ve been craving something taco-y but not tacos, something healthy, crisp, fresh, and light, but still warm, satiating, and cheesy. Enter the taco salad. A rebellion against the cheesy, greasy indulgence that Taco-Bell slaps on the cold counter-top of fast-food sadness. ‘Sup taco salad, where have you been all my life? Taco salads aren’t necessarily the healthiest salad, so I modified…
The Chocolate Chip Cookie
today was the first day of school!!! yay!!!! It was one entire hour! A whole 60 minutes! 3600 seconds! All to myself. I spent it wisely, and took a lovely, long walk to the beach. Honestly, every single time I walk/jog/skateboard/bike to the beach, I feel so incredibly blessed that a 20-minute walk would get me to this gorgeous sight….
Pear And Lavender Scones
Fall is just around the corner! I love the turn of the seasons — when summer segues into fall, the days get colder, the nights get longer, and school is almost upon us hallelujahthankyouJesus! *Can I get an amen* Yes, I know it’s technically still summer for another month, but it sure feels like fall with all the with the cray…
Jacked Up Avocado Toast
raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens/ bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens/ brown paper packages tied up with strings/ these are a few of my favorite things…♥♥♥ My short list: <— so hard for me to stop at just 3 y’know. I like all the things. Petrichor. The earthy smell of rain soaking into dry soil. Avocado toast. My…