Book Recommendations Volume 1
My friends frequently ask me what books I recommend so I got inspired to start this quarterly series! I signed up for a Columbus Metropolitan Library card about 2 years ago and it has been…
Book Recommendations Volume 1
Cháo (Vietnamese rice porridge)
One of my favorite comfort foods is cháo (pronounced similar to chow) and is also known as congee or rice porridge. My mom would make this when I was sick so I associate it as…
Macramé Getaway at the Granville Barn
The past several months have been a whirlwind of self-reflection, growth, and learning macrame. Three months ago I didn’t even know how to pronounce macrame (mac-ruh-may) and here I am today in the midst of…
A long weekend trip in Atlanta, GA
Charlie and I went to Atlanta, Georgia to celebrate his birthday and we left feeling refreshed and with happy bellies. If you’re ever looking for a quick getaway this city is only an hour plane…
Mini margaritas and Chipotle
We are partnering with Chipotle for this blog post and are currently hosting a giveaway on our Instagram for (1) cater for 20 people gift card. Enter quickly so you can host a Chipotle holiday…
Cheesecake truffle bites
Next time you want to make a no fuss dessert try these cheesecake truffle bites! They are so easy and require only 4 ingredients. What’s even better is there is no oven involved. 3 things…
Braised Pork and Eggs (Thit Kho Trung)
A hot bowl of rice with tender pieces of braised pork and eggs makes the perfect hearty combination for the fall. There are so many variations to this dish that I have tried over the…
Veritas Tasting Menu
If you’re looking for a special occasion dinner then make a reservation at Veritas for a fine dining experience. I had high hopes going in because I heard amazing things about the restaurant from friends…
The Stress of Social Media
I understand the irony that this post is about the stress of social media and you’re reading this via social media, but please read on. Lately I realized my lack of presence from blogging +…
Before and After Fat Loss Transformation
I recently completed a six week transformation challenge through CrossFit 43085 and the fat loss results are FINALLY in. Now before I lay out all the numbers and results, I’ll cut to chase and let y’all know…
Quick Orange County California Getaway
Our weekend California trip was filled with lots of food, meeting up with friends and family, and enjoying perfect low 70s + sunny weather! A lot of the short getaway was planned around where to…
Morning and Evening Skincare Routine
My skincare routine is my daily morning and evening ritual. It’s my personal 5-10 minutes out of the day that is set aside just for me. This week I’ll be celebrating my birthday which means one thing:…
Cooking with Mom: Bánh Cuốn
My love and understanding of Vietnamese food stems from my mom and her amazing cooking skills. She was born in Hà Tiên, Vietnam (a town on the southern coast of VN and right next to…
Relationship lessons I’ve learned
The last time I wrote a relationship post I was single and ready to mingle, but was not having any luck. Fast forward to now: I have been dating my boyfriend, Charlie, for almost a year…
Best Things to Eat in Columbus
We have FINALLY compiled a list of our all time favorite dishes in Columbus. People always ask us what’s the best thing to eat here and we wanted to give you all the answers in…
Plant Parenthood
I love having plants in my home because they have a serene and uplifting aura. However, I quickly learned that I do not have a knack for keeping them alive. I kept buying all sorts of…
Top Asian Instant Noodles
Instant noodles have played a large role in my life. As a young child I would grab Mama packages, smash the dry noodles and toss it with the dry condiments – a quick and easy snack. In college, these…
7 things Columbus should Never change
Yes, change is good, but I want to take a moment to embrace all the great things about Columbus that I hope never change. Traffic (lack of). Sure, there is traffic during rush hour, forever…