Pumpkin Face Mask
This simple, 3-ingredient Pumpkin Face Mask is an amazing autumn self care DIY for all skin types.
Cozy Portland Apartment Tour
A little peek at the cozy oasis we created in our Portland studio apartment.
Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Sauce
Made with a blend of aromatic spices, a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, and crunchy pistachios, these Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Sauce make a delicious side dish or base for protein.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Made with oat flour and almond flour, these GF pumpkin muffins make the perfect cozy fall breakfast with coffee or tea.
Autumn Simmer Pot
This Autumn Simmer Pot combines the best scents of the season, like rosemary, apple, and cinnamon into one of the easiest, coziest DIYs you’ll ever make.
Moon Magic Pillow Mist
I’m celebrating tonight’s full moon with a new DIY recipe—Moon Magic Pillow Mist! This pillow mist was made with essential oils that promote sleep and relaxation (and they smell so good, too).
Apple Rosemary Kombucha Mocktails
Made with local apple cider and Healthade Pink Lady Apple kombucha, these autumnal mocktails taste like fall in a glass.
Mini Charcuterie Snack Board (Cheese Board for One)
Great as an afternoon treat or after-school snack, this mini charcuterie board is made with a variety of cheeses, fresh fruit, crunchy crackers, and marcona almonds. The BEST treat for these busy September days!
Halva Smoothie (Cardamom Tahini Rose Smoothie)
Inspired by one of my favorite Middle Eastern desserts, this decadent Halva Smoothie combines some of my favorite flavors—rose, tahini, cardamom, and honey—in one creamy, delicately aromatic frozen treat.
Pink Gingerade Juice
This refreshing juice tastes like summer and looks like a gorgeous deep pink lemonade. I highly recommend using apples with a sweet, crisp, flavor such as Fuji or Pink Lady in this juice--they complement the lemon and ginger perfectly!
Blueberry Lavender Banana Ice Cream
This Blueberry Lavender Banana Ice Cream is dairy-free, vegan-friendly, and sweetened with maple syrup. The base of the ice cream is frozen banana, blended with zingy lemon and soothing lavender and homemade blueberry swirl.
Heirloom Tomato Salad
This time of year, tomatoes are best eaten directly from the vine, sugary sweet and still hot from the sun—in my opinion! But, if you’re looking for a slightly more sophisticated way to eat them (or if you don’t happen to have a ripe tomato plant in your backyard at the moment), this Heirloom Tomato Salad is the next best thing.
Hibiscus Rose Iced Tea (Rose Agua de Jamaica)
If you’re looking for a hydrating, refreshing drink to cool off this summer, look no further than this delicious Hibiscus Iced Tea! This recipe is my take on Agua de Jamaica, a popular Mexican agua fresca made from the petals of the hibiscus flower.
Rose Facial Mist
This dreamy Rose Facial Mist is the magic elixir you need to get through these sauna-like summer heat waves we’ve been experiencing lately. It takes just minutes to make, and it’s infused with delicate-but-powerful botanical ingredients to keep you cool and soothe your skin.
Rainbow Summer Rolls
This recipe is my own version of Vietnamese summer rolls, made with a rainbow of colorful summer vegetables and turmeric noodles. I like to top my summer rolls with a few handfuls of fragrant herbs, and serve them with a Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce made with peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, and ginger.
Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl
When you’re looking for a refreshing way to sneak in some extra greens, these yummy Tropical Green Smoothie Bowls will NEVER let you down.
Lilac Sugar Scrub
This sweet, aromatic Lilac Sugar Scrub smells like a fresh bouquet of summer flowers. It’s made with only three ingredients—fresh lilac blossoms, sugar, and coconut oil—making it a super simple (but still luxurious!) DIY.
Lilac Kombucha Cocktails
This delicate, aromatic Lilac Kombucha Cocktail is the ultimate drink for late spring or early summer. Sweet, soft florals pair perfectly with tart, effervescent kombucha—it’s like sipping on a bouquet of flowers!
Rainbow Fruit Tarts with Almond Crust and Lemon Mascarpone Cream
These Rainbow Fruit Tarts are made with gluten-free almond crust and whipped lemon mascarpone filling topped with fresh summer fruit—and they taste just as amazing as they look!!
My Cozy Bohemian Reading Corner
Things are getting cozy over here! I'm in the midst of a big apartment makeover, and I've spent the past couple days setting up this little reading corner in my tiny studio apartment.