Mandarin Orange & Thyme Palomas
Sweet, tangy, and aromatic, these Mandarin Orange and Thyme Palomas are the perfect cocktail for both holiday celebrations and festive winter evenings.
Celebrating My 2-Year Blog Anniversary & A Throwback Recipe
Slow Cooker Lentil and Butternut Squash Soup was the first official recipe I posted, so I remade it in honor of my blog anniversary! It’s still one of my favorite soup recipes—super easy to make and so cozy and comforting.
Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cake
This Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cake doubles as a breakfast and dessert in one. A delicious cross between baked oatmeal and a caramel apple cake, it’s made with fragrant spices and smooth, creamy date caramel sauce.
Black Tahini Chocolate Bark
Equal parts witchy, elegant, and delicious, this Black Tahini Chocolate Bark is the perfect treat for Halloween or Samhain celebrations.
Spicy Masala Chai Mix
This easy DIY Spicy Masala Chai Mix is a blend of comforting, warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and allspice.
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.