BUILDING OUR REZ

Farewell, summer. I have mixed feelings about it. Mostly I’m excited for fall and coziness and pumpkin things, crisp, cool evenings and mornings, and you don’t die of heat stroke every time you try to have a fire pit to roast s’mores. But, won’t you …

You’ve probably tried all the Kombucha. That age-old, likely Chinese in origin, fermented tea drink. Bottled in every grocery store. On tap at the bougie juice bars, shared workspaces, swaggy coffee shops, taprooms and growler shops. Maybe some kefir, the grain & cow’s milk derived …

The sunrise is now peaking over the horizon, and you’re staring groggily into your opened refrigerator until all of the cold, misty air has escaped. Fridgina, as you affectionately call her, now beeps at you for your negligence, and you beep back to oh so …

Have you ever seen anything so cute? I mean for real, these little guys are so tiny and adorable. They are perfect for a party, baby or bridal shower or having friends over for dessert. Little individual 3-bite pies are perfect because everyone can try …

Starbucks recently released their new Almond Protein Blended Cold Brew and Cacao Protein Blended Cold Brew. Each drink has an optional base of almond milk, coconut milk, nonfat milk, whole milk, 2% milk and soy milk (USA only). The Almond drink defaults to almond milk …

All of your delectable delicacies use the same glorious, imported bean. Your cakes, custards, cookies, homemade ice cream, frosting, brownies, quick breads, puddings, french toast, waffles and many of your cocktails wouldn’t taste as delicious and balanced without it. But why must vanilla extract be …

What’s THE hottest nutrition plan in the medical community right now aside from DASH or Mediterranean? The plant-based diet. Definitely the most controversial next to Keto. Are potato chips and french fries plant-based? Absolutely. But we’re talking about a “whole foods” version. Not the crunchy …

There are few things I love more than mac n cheese. I mean good, homemade, cheesy, saucy enough to still be creamy when baked, toasted bread crumbs…. Get in my belly.

Handcrafting a gorgeous table, but wanting to save some cash in the creative process? 100% hardwood tables cost the prettiest of pennies. 100% soft dimensional lumber-made tables are THE most cost effective, but are usually stained on top to yield a more expensive aesthetic – …

You know when you get a hankering for ramen? Like good, super flavorful, salty, spicy, major umami ramen? And you know what a buzzkill it is to crave that ramen if you aren’t eating noodles? You might have a bright idea to make said ramen …

There is little that is more southern than pimento cheese. I mean, what even are pimentos? (They’re small, sweet, mild little red peppers. And they are really FREAKING good mixed with cheese.)

Grocery list in hand, get-in-get-out / “just stick to what’s on the list” as the goal (never happens), wielding your metal chariot, you sweep the back of the store until you reach the chicken egg section. So many freaking options.