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05/23/2026

Would you rather drive or be snack b*tch??? šŸš— šŸ—

Also, iykyk

05/22/2026

The only thing missing is some fresh shaved parm on top!

Pork cutlets with arugula salad. It feels like a restaurant dish without being too heavy. These cutlets are also great with pasta, Mac salad, potatoes and roasted veg, you name it!

I use the same process when I make chicken cutlets too. This is a great item to batch prep and freeze after the dredging. Putting parchment in between makes it super easy to grab what you need for dinner and keep it moving!

05/20/2026

Henry was my sixth pregnancy.

Two IUIs. Three egg retrievals. Five frozen embryo transfers. 3.5 years of waiting rooms, injections, phone calls I dreaded answering, and a grief thatā€™s hard to put into words.

Recurrent pregnancy loss had been the piece of the puzzle no one had solved yet ā€” and an intensive immunosuppression protocol is ultimately what allowed my body to do what I had always hoped it could.

Henryā€™s pregnancy wasnā€™t easy, I was on blood thinners and bled often during my first trimester. I developed gestational diabetes and then preeclampsia.

I delivered at 30 weeks and then came Henryā€™s NICU stay and then caring for a 3 pound preemie at home with nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech.

But you wouldnā€™t know it now. Henry has met and exceeded any expectation we could have for him. Having a ā€œtypicalā€ kid is something that we will never take for granted.

Now itā€™s is a random Monday.. Henry holding a friendā€™s hand. Yelling ā€˜Mommy I love you!ā€™ like itā€™s the easiest thing in the world.

This boy ā€” this sweet, loud, tenderhearted boy ā€” was worth every single second of all of it. šŸ„¹

If you are on a TTC journey, navigating infertility treatments or experiencing loss, please know that youā€™re not alone and Iā€™m here if you ever want to talk. šŸ¤

05/20/2026

Whatā€™s your biggest obstacle with cooking at home??

For me itā€™s time, energy and Gemma ā€œletting meā€. She is such a Velcro kid and she loves my undivided attention and cuddles pretty much all the time..

I typically have more in mind for what I want to get done in the kitchen than is feasible. So I prioritize the items that I really needddddd to make.

Never enough hours in the day!

05/17/2026

Maryland is the best place to raise kids and you canā€™t convince we otherwise!

Iā€™m from California and I have such a draw to be near the water. Henry and Gemma definitely have the same love of water as their Momma.

12/13/2025

Fear not! Mumba & Habi have arrived!

We are so lucky to have hands on grandparents that love these kiddos to the moon and back.

12/09/2025

Semiannual reminder not to sleep on !

My favorite sandwich is the Brie-wich, but you canā€™t go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything is SO fresh and seasonal, the vibes are immaculate and the staff are lovely.

With Mumba and Habi coming back to MD this week, I think Iā€™ll be back soon!

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12/09/2025

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11/29/2025

Can I cook an entire Thanksgiving spread from scratch? Absolutely.
Did I let my good friend help me out this year? Also absolutely. šŸ˜‚

No explanation neededā€¦ but hereā€™s mine anyway: no family visiting, I worked the day before and the day after, and my kids ate mac & cheese, dinner rolls, a few bites of turkey, and ice cream. So yeah ā€” ordering was the move.

What I loved:
ā€¢ Turkey was flavorful and not dry šŸ™Œ
ā€¢ Veggies came par-cooked so they didnā€™t turn to mush when reheated
ā€¢ Mashed potatoes were super creamy
ā€¢ Pumpkin cheesecakeā€¦ 10/10, shockingly good

What I didnā€™t love:
ā€¢ Stuffing was a little too wet for my taste
ā€¢ Definitely couldā€™ve used more mashed potatoes
ā€¢ Didnā€™t see any reheating instructions

What I tweaked/added:
ā€¢ Added a cup of chicken broth to the turkey tray to keep it juicy
ā€¢ Stirred butter + heavy cream into the mash
ā€¢ Lots of pepper + a little salt to the gravy
ā€¢ Crispy onions on the green beans and mac for crunch
ā€¢ Brushed the dinner rolls with garlic butter and warmed in the oven
ā€¢ Made a small ham, crescent rolls, and cranberry sauce
ā€¢ Grabbed vanilla ice cream + whipped cream for dessert

All in all? Great value, tasty meal, and (stuffing aside) Iā€™d 100% order it again. šŸ’œ


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