Cozy Cookbook Review: Tenderheart
Tenderheart is one of those cookbooks that grabs your attention from the second you see the cover, so I was super excited to grab this one from the library. I had to wait a while on the hold list to get it, so I know it’s popular. I will warn you that the rating may […]
Moving to Brooklyn (How a Convict Helped Me Find an Apartment)
It’s been eight long years since we went apartment hunting in Brooklyn, New York. Things have changed since we went on this seemingly impossible mission. Broker’s fees have been a constant topic in the courts, and inventory numbers have changed with the pandemic. But it’s still a story worth sharing because it highlights the challenges […]
Cozy Cookbook Review: Greenfeast: Autumn, Winter
The name Greenfeast immediately made me think that this would be a book of leafy green salads, but I was instantly proven wrong. Instead, it’s a little over 100 recipes that are made with produce that is easy to track down in the autumn and winter months. In our ongoing quest to cook vegetables in […]
How We Stayed Busy During a Blizzard
After growing up in Minnesota and then moving to the East Coast, we have seen our fair share of blizzards. This post recaps one of the New York City storms we got stuck in. Obviously, safety is the most important thing to consider. But we lived in an apartment and didn’t have to worry about […]
Cozy Cookbook Review: Best of Vegan
In our household, we are meat-free except for the very occasional fish dish. We have been dabbling with veganism more and more, and we aren’t alone. Veganuary is becoming a popular way to kick off the new year and have more people trying plant-based eating. Selecting Best of Vegan to review next was an easy […]
Favorite Books of 2023: Dragons, Celebrity Memoirs, and More
I think it’s fun to look back at the books I’ve read each year and pick a few favorites. If you missed last year, catch up. I always love reading people’s book recaps, and rarely do I scroll through without adding at least one new book to my “want to read” list. Considering that the […]
Cozy Cookbook Review: The Don’t Panic Pantry Cookbook
I’m kicking off the 2024 Cozy Cookbook reviews with our review of the Don’t Panic Pantry Cookbook by Noah Galuten. Many people have an overstuffed cabinet in their kitchen with ingredients purchased for a specific recipe months ago. This cookbook helps use some of those pantry items and helps people answer the question, “What am I […]
Apartment Building Peep Show
This post is from the archives when I lived in New York City, but honestly, still relevant to my current city living (except we are in a townhouse now on the West Coast instead of an apartment building.) When you live in an apartment building in an urban area, there’s a good chance your window […]
My Taylor Swift Eras Tour Recap
June 23, 2023, is a day that I will likely not forget. I was lucky enough to find myself in the stands of US Bank Stadium with three of my best friends and thousands of other screaming fans watching Taylor Swift perform her Eras Tour. If you want a one-minute recap, watch this reel. Before […]
How to Start a Book Club
Building new friendships as an adult can be challenging, often leaving us feeling awkward and uncomfortable. Personally, I’ve found it increasingly difficult as I grow older and become more set in my ways. However, I’ve discovered that books can serve as a great icebreaker and conversation starter. Every reader loves recommendations and being asked for […]