~Amanda~ The weather has been un-seasonally warm here the last few weeks and it has me thinking about this upcoming summer with days by the pool, my bachelorette party in Mexico… and of course my wedding in August! All of this is keeping me motivated […]

~Amanda~ This post is for a recipe that might just be one of my greatest accomplishments yet – not because it’s super difficult or complex or fancy (it is none of those things), but because it is for one of my all time favorite things […]

~Amanda~ One of my favorite things to make is Risotto. It’s one of those coveted dishes that has a reputation for being so easy to mess up – have you seen Top Chef, risotto can ruin you on that show. But when done right, it […]

~Amanda~ This past weekend we set a record high with temperatures over 100 degrees and days like that definitely call for light, refreshing, and low-effort meals if you ask me. This grilled chili lime shrimp salad with mango, avocado, red pepper, and goat cheese is […]

~Jackie~ Summer is in full swing here and bringing the heat. Steve and I were happy to move into our first home after getting married, but made the sacrifice of no air conditioning for a great location by the city. The idea seemed great at the […]