1 simple way to choose healthier whole grains

Whole grains have gotten a lot of attention lately. Countless studies have found we need to eat more of them. So now there’s whole grain stamps for cereal boxes and mentions in ingredient lists but there’s still one major flaw- there are no standards for classifying whole grains in processed foods. What does this mean for

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the bed & bath

I have some good news to share this morning – we accepted an offer on my little apartment in Chapel Hill! Assuming all goes well with the inspection and closing process, we’ll soon be free from paying a mortgage in North Carolina + rent here in San Francisco (yes, our bank accounts are jumping for

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neighborhood tour – our little produce store

Check out this little gem I discovered around the corner from our apartment the other day… I know, I know!!! As someone who ad libs a lot of her recipes and is always looking for creative ways to combine veggies with comfort food, my heart fluttered when I spotted a little produce store just a few blocks

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4 tips for pairing colors & patterns

Talk about good timing, with a beautiful Victorian to decorate here in San Francisco I literally jumped with excitement when given the chance to partner with Target on a few home decor posts this month. This week I’ve been reminded that turning an empty apartment into a home is no easy task. If you couldn’t

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3 green dishes for st. patrick’s day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’ve had a busy few days of unpacking & shopping for our new apartment but are definitely feeling the Irish spirit here in the city. In honor of my Irish roots, I thought I’d share my 3 all-time favorite green dishes today – they’re healthy, delicious, festive & food coloring-free. Mint Pea

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shallot & spinach crimini mushroom risotto

I’ve been on quite a risotto kick lately. Apparently I’m determined to use up the entire bag of Arborio rice that’s been sitting in the pantry before the big move in a couple of weeks. The thing I love about risottos is they’re easy -time consuming, yes- but easy… and a great way to wow the hubs-to-be

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