The Gift that Keeps on Giving (after 2 years)- An Orange Tree!

When I was in Paris, I noticed that a lot of people had the cutest little orange trees in their windows. I wanted one badly. I thought it would look perfect in a kitchen with white marble countertops and sunlight streaming in through the windows. I didn’t have a kitchen at the time or anywhere else to keep a cute little orange tree. So instead, I bought one for my mom for Mother’s Day. Mistake. I ordered it online and … Continue reading

World’s Best Mac and Cheese

This mac and cheese is truly the best I’ve ever had! And David too. And I bet you too. It is just so good, you have to try it!! First, pre-heat your oven to 400ºF. Then boil a pot of water and cook 1 pound of pasta, al dente, according to the package’s instructions. These measurements serve  four to five people as main courses, so you can adjust this recipe depending on how many people you are feeding. But leftovers are … Continue reading

Healthiest Baked Onion Rings

These onion rings are more delicious and infinitely healthier than the “half brick” of them you can get at Monty’s in Miami. They are the perfect summer side dish. A little sweet, a little spicy, and a lot crunchy. If you make them, they will be gobbled up immediately because you can’t eat just one! To make these onion rings, pre-heat your oven to 450ºF. Then, put 1 1/2 cups of cornflakes and 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs into a food processor … Continue reading