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…
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…
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…
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 +…
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…
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…
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…
Fox in The Snow: Egg Sandwich
I can say with certainty that the Fox in the Snow egg sandwich is the best thing I have eaten in Columbus so far in 2017. To all my fellow foodies, let me give some back story because…
How to pack a carry on
Europe, here I come! I’m so excited to experience the cultures of Italy, Greece, and Spain. I have been spending a lot of time planning where I’m staying, attractions to see, foods to eat….and what…
Salted Maple Cortado from Mission Coffee
Truth: Mission Coffee has the best seasonal caffeinated drink… the Salted Maple Cortado. What makes a cortado? A combination of espresso and about equal amounts of steamed milk. Cortados aren’t my go-to drink of choice, but Mission amped it up…
Summer 2016
All summer ’16! We have been so busy these past few months with our daily grind, but don’t worry we have made time to travel + explore all that Columbus has to offer. Here are the…
Latitude 41 + The Renaissance Hotel
A weekend well enjoyed thanks to The Renaissance Hotel Downtown Columbus & Latitude 41 restaurant. The newly renovated room and the views gave great city vibes. Even though I was still in Columbus, my experience felt like a mini getaway trip….