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Anthony Bourdain: The Hunger Tour

Who is Anthony Bourdain? Anthony Bourdain-my ultimate chef crush (and through whom I live vicariously as he eats his way around the globe), is an internationally renowned best-selling author and television host. He’s a real heavyweight when it comes to the world of food and food culture, in general. My obsession with him began after […]

10 Ways To Eat Healthy On A Budget

The population of those who are having issues with overweight or obese is on the rise. Many people are realizing that healthy eating is very important to avoid weight issues. As a result of this, most people are looking for ways of eating healthier diets without overspending. Following a healthy lifestyle is neither as difficult, […]

6 Tips To Grocery Shop Like A Pro

Grocery shopping is like a sport-some people love it and others despise it (seeing that I’m a food blogger, I’m assuming you’ve guessed how much I love it!). That said, it is an essential part of our days-sometimes every day if you live in my household. Stops to the grocery store are just as consistent for me […]

Italian Wives’ Tales

Every country has their Old Wives’ Tales and Italy is no exception. Anyone who is familiar with Italian culture knows that Italian Wives’ Tales are serious business. After living in Italy for four years, and spending my summers here, I have come to learn each and every Italian Wives’ Tale-which by the way are sacred […]

10 Summer Pasta Recipes For Kids

Pasta has always been a favourite among kids, and fresh pasta dishes are summertime staples at picnics, barbecues, pool parties, and more. These 10 summer pasta recipes for kids are tasty and healthy, and the kids will love them. They’re easy to make, fresh and healthy, and are usually stress-free since they require few ingredients and not much […]

Life’s a Beach in Costa Smeralda

We’re one month into our two-month long vacation on the island of Sardinia, the majestic island in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Italy. In this moment in time, life’s a beach. Literally. More specifically, life’s a beach in Costa Smeralda. This beautiful tourist destination in northern Sardinia is the place we are fortunate […]

How To Make The Perfect Risotto

Risotto is a traditional Italian dish that has been upgraded from being served as a rustic family meal to gracing the tables of fine-dining Italian restaurants all around the world. Despite its reputation for being fussy and time consuming, risotto is essentially easy to make. Coincidentally, it’s also very easy to mess up! Common mistakes […]

San Pantaleo Market

San Pantaleo is a quaint, picturesque village perched in the hills of the Gallura region of Sardinia that embodies the peacefulness and tranquility of this majestic island. This charming, timeless town is a treasure hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy towns of the Costa Smeralda. Its narrow streets are lined with […]

Sardinia: Our Home Away From Home

Summer has arrived, and we are spending ours in Sardinia, a rustic, majestic island off the coast of Rome. Wish you were here? Well, you’re welcome to live vicariously through my family! Sardinia: Our Home Away From Home is a collection of photographs that depict our day to day life on this beautiful island. We spend […]

12 Summer-Inspired Clean Eating Recipes

As soon as the warm weather rolls in people naturally tend to crave lighter meals, such as leafy green salads, cold pasta salads, and no-bake desserts. Basically, anything that is fresh, healthy, and clean. If the concept of clean eating is new to you, don’t be alarmed. It’s actually quite simple-consume food the way nature delivered […]