The earth is alive again thanks to the coming of the solstice. It seems only fitting that I finish my “spring cleaning” and share a few poems that I wrote to de-clutter my mind over the past few weeks. Since mental health has been a focal topic in the media recently (and an important one,Continue reading “End of Spring Poetry June 2018”
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Spring Poetry May 2018
Poetry is one of my favorite ways to express myself on paper, but it’s also a medium that I’d neglected for a large portion of my life–that is, up until about last year. After having a hard time finding the inspiration to sit down and write fiction, I began to focus on trying to writeContinue reading “Spring Poetry May 2018”
French Toast
I have high hopes and expectations for the breakfasts and brunches that I create, but they often fall short when I’m low on time or ingredients. This French Toast recipe is one of my go-to’s in those times, and it came in clutch this morning when I looked in the fridge and saw less thanContinue reading “French Toast”
Lemon Drop Cookies
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all of my friends who are celebrating tonight! I’ve decided to share one of my favorite cookie recipes that I tried this season in order to celebrate! In my experience, refrigerator cookies always turn out the best. Thanks to refrigeration strengthening the molecular bonds of the dough before itContinue reading “Lemon Drop Cookies”
Honey Ginger Snaps
Honey Ginger Snaps Growing up, baking cookies with my Mom and Grandma was something that I always looked forward to doing each holiday season. Thinking back, I can still smell all of the sugar and spice, and even feel the sticky dough caught between my fingers and underneath my nail beds (probably one of theContinue reading “Honey Ginger Snaps”
Cornstick Cheddar Garlic Cornbread
When I make homemade cornbread, it often turns out much less exciting and tasty than I would like. However, once I got a Lodge cast iron cornstick pan [thanks, St. Nick ;)], everything changed. The shape of the pan allows the cornbread to get incredibly crispy on the outside, while maintaining its springy, moist textureContinue reading “Cornstick Cheddar Garlic Cornbread”
Daylily Smoothie
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved daylilies. Growing up, my Mom grew them on the side of our house (and still does), and their blossoming became emblematic for the arrival of summer. As an adult, I am lucky enough to have them grow in abundance next to my own garage. TheirContinue reading “Daylily Smoothie”
Radiantly Living 