Mini Carrot Cake Bran Muffins

Over the past two weeks I’ve probably eaten about 30 of these adorably, delicious mini carrot cake bran muffins. Recipe testing…. It’s a tough job but somebody has to do it around here! As it turns out, little Noah, who’s now 9 months (!!!), is turning out to be quite a good little taste tester

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Red, White + Blue Berry Popsicles

So, these popsicles might just be my new favorite summer treat — even though it’s July and actually feels nothing like summer in San Francisco. For those of you not in the Bay area who are absolutely sweltering from the summertime heat and humidity I’m going to apologize in advance — because what I’m about

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Grazie

Friends: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your support and reassuring words over the past couple of weeks. Losing a parent has undoubtedly left a big hole in my heart but the kind words and stories you’ve shared about your own experiences with loss have been immensely comforting — especially during

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A New Beginning

On Wednesday afternoon, my father passed away. He was 67. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve read that line or the number of tears that have rolled down my cheeks this week. Part of it still feels surreal, the other part almost too real. Between his fierce battle against cancer and worsening lung

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