B and I had the wonderful excuse to visit Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta for a friend’s wedding and I think we can safely characterize it as one of the most charming places we’ve ever been. Gorgeous views, narrow stone-paved streets, adorable shops – the whole bit. Such a romantic location. This was my … Continue Reading

Currently instagrammin’: insane pork chop at Liberty Tavern, a beautiful ’60s dress that my grandmother gave me, Riverbend Park view, sea of flowers at the Arlington Farmers’ Market, Bon Chic – a pretty new scent c/o BCBG and necklace from South Moon Under, evening clouds, tomato season is here, comfort food at BGR Follow my … Continue Reading

My mom and grandmother have been making this casserole for as long as I can remember. It’s a retro dish and very comforting. I’m not entirely sure where this recipe originally came from, but I think it might have been Toll House Tried and True Recipes. True to form, I made some of my own … Continue Reading

I recently discovered what i haven’t cooked yet – a blog by local chef Jonathan Bardzik. Among the many delicious-looking recipes, I spotted one for a raw kale salad, an idea that intrigues me, yet at the same time, semi-terrifies me. I know raw kale is all the rage lately, but quite frankly, it sounds … Continue Reading