A Black & White Christmas

I discussed holiday decorating a few weeks ago and last week J & I finally bit the bullet by getting a tree (a real one, after some debate) but then we were left with the choice of how we wanted the whole look to come together.

Chocolate Crackle Cookies

Baking in my new apartment for the first time was a bit of an ambitious experiment. I've always loved these cookies (a typical staple of cookie exchanges and bake sales) but have never actually attempted to make them myself.

Gift Giving Guide 2012

Gift guides are abound right now ('tis the season, after all), but I don't think you can ever have too much inspiration on what to get loved ones. Don't you agree?

Moroccan Chicken Stew

One-pot dinners are amazing for a lot of reasons, but for me, comfort and ease top the list. This dish is a winner because it easily checks off both of these boxes.

The Decorating Spirit

Decorating the house for Christmas as a child was always so exciting - I got to hang the tree ornaments exactly where I wanted them, freshly baked treats were always laying around the kitchen and most importantly, the anticipation of Santa's arrival was almost too much to bear.