When I was growing up I lived in a country town, and the closest thing we got to ethnic food was the very Australian “Chinese” restaurant. Despite loving (and being able to get) real Chinese food now, I still have huge nostalgia for the sweet and sour dishes we used to order, vividly red in…
Can I Really Wear My Yoga Pants All Day Long? An Athleisure Capsule Wardrobe
Ah, January, the month of resolutions that will be lucky to make it out of the month alive. Despite knowing that, I have resolved to make exercise regular part of my life, and almost half way through the month, I am sticking to it, with plans to step it up another level once school starts. …
Hawaiian Rice Salad
This vibrant salad is delicious on its own, but I like it even more as a side dish paired with grilled chicken. Despite the long list of ingredients, the salad comes together really easily, and it makes a big batch so I store the leftovers in the fridge and we eat over a couple of…
Goals and strategies for 2017
This picture I took just before dawn this morning really brought home to me the new beginnings that a fresh new year can bring, if we only make it happen. 2016 was a tough year for so many people, and for me, it was a year where I really felt like I started the year…
Easy Last Minute Appetizers for NYE – Baked Brie and Antipasto Board
New Year’s Eve is here tomorrow, can you believe it? I feel like I say this every year, but where on Earth did this year disappear to? I made these two appetizers for our Christmas party, and they were both big hits, so I thought I would share them now in case you are in…
