The year was 2012. A group of my girlfriends from NYU had moved to Murray Hill, where they discovered a mini restaurant chain in the neighborhood called Pio Pio that was famous for their juicy Peruvian rotisserie chicken covered in spices. I joined them for dinner, where the sangria and conversation was freely flowing up …
It’s a WRAP because this is the easiest way to make a Crunchwrap Supreme! Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably seen this #WrapHack / #TortillaTrend that has taken over Tik Tok and Instagram. It’s probably the most genius food trend to come out of quarantine, where you slice halfway down a tortilla, add …
The Family Stone is one of the most polarizing Christmas movies that exists. It’s filled with horribly cringe-worthy-but-can’t-stop-watching scenes and over-the-top personalities that you either love or hate (I personally love the movie even if Sarah Jessica Parker’s character can drive me insane). But anyone who HAS watched it will remember the infamous scene with …
Is this the most festive focaccia or what?! The holidays are the perfect time for showing off your charcuterie board skills, and this cast iron Christmas Wreath Focaccia with rosemary and cherry tomatoes is an easy way to impress your family and friends. You can make it with pizza dough or your own homemade dough …
Say hello to our Emma Mattress!! Since COVID has kept us home more often, we decided it was time to finally upgrade from our 10 year old queen size bed from Mike’s first NYC apartment to a brand spanking new king size bed. With Mike working from home as a COVID precaution, we were frankly …
These might just be the best homemade dumplings EVER! Juicy, rich, savory cumin lamb filling gets encased in a simultaneously crispy and chewy wrapper, coated in a spicy, mouth tingling, slightly sweet, and acidic blend of sauces plus a sprinkle of fresh herbs… are you drooling yet because I definitely did writing that! These spicy …
Say hello to the easiest yet most utterly sinful and satisfying cheese creation! I’m so excited to partner with Sahale Snacks to showcase their Pomegranate Pistachios Glazed Mix, which is the secret ingredient for this knockout dish. You’ll have a salty, sweet, tart, and bold dish that’s good for snacking or as a centerpiece for …
Italians, please avert your eyes, because today I’m showing you all how to make sweet, savory, lip-smacking Filipino spaghetti sauce! I grew up having it regularly, either made by my parents, served in big trays at family parties, or at many Filipino fast food chains like Jollibee (pictured below) and even McDonald’s, so it has …
Remember the good ol’ days of 2014? Back then, the world was only dealing with an Ebola epidemic, not the COVID pandemic that has sadly taken so many lives while upending others. And 6 years ago I was blissfully taking terrible photos of my food in poor lighting on my iPhone without a care. If …
You’re about to feast on the ULTIMATE steak sandwich. First your mouth will encounter the satisfying crunch and addictive flavor of perfectly toasted garlic bread, swiped with a layer of creamy, spicy and acidic Calabrian chili mayo. Next your teeth will sink into the juicy steak coated with velvety egg yolk and dotted with flaky …
