Worthy Reads

PeriodicalsThe PasticheNovember 29, 2016articles, links, worthy readsComment

Goat cheese stuffed dates with Serrano ham and basil

'Tis the season... for finding appetizers and entrees that can be made ahead. Am I right? Dishes that don't require much fuss and can be pretty easily served to guests without a lot of on-the-spot, time-sensitive cooking...

FoodThe PasticheNovember 28, 2016appetizers, goat cheese, party foods, make-ahead, no bake Comments

Eyebrow talk

I’m currently in the (at times, mortifying) process of growing out my eyebrows. And because it’s a topic that I want to know every single detail about from every single person who has eyebrows, I thought it might be worth talking about...

BeautyThe PasticheNovember 25, 2016eyebrows, Kristie Streicher, beauty Comments

A fall uniform

Because sneakers, stripes, and sweaters never get old when they're played up with colors of fall...

StyleThe PasticheNovember 21, 2016outfit of the day, outfits, capsule wardrobe Comments

In the market for: holiday party wear

PeriodicalsThe PasticheNovember 17, 2016round-up, in the market for, holiday party outfit, style picksComment

Every Friday night

I recently read this article about Friday night meatballs and fell in love with the idea. It isn’t a groundbreaking concept, but I love the story, the pictures, the motivation behind it, the behind-the-scenes details, the logistics, the reflections...

Thoughts, HomeThe PasticheNovember 17, 2016traditions, holidays, new home, editor's picks Comments

Dinner in a Gift Basket: Margherita Pizza

love the idea of giving this to a friend who loves cooking, or a family with little kids to help make the pizza, or as a hostess gift, or as a sweet little house warming gift to kick off the first home cooked meal in a new kitchen. How sweet?!...

DIY, HomeThe PasticheNovember 15, 2016gift basket, gift giving, pizza, pizza night Comments

A fun look for holiday parties

We're all more than familiar with the story of the holiday party. We mark our calendars with events strewn throughout November, December, and early January, whether for work or with friends or with family, with every intention of not waiting until the last minute to a. buy gifts, b. wrap gifts, and c. find something to wear...

My grandma's soft and chewy gingersnaps

I present to you: cookie induced nostalgia.

FoodThe PasticheNovember 8, 2016cookies, gingersnaps, Grandma, sweets, dessert, holidays, fall Comments

Opening gifts at showers

The title alone makes most cringe: the gift giver, the gift opener, even the standers-by who may or may not someday play one of these roles. It’s a part of every shower, though, and for good reason; the people you love are excited to shower you with gifts for your new journey into married life or motherhood, and you want them to know how much you appreciate them...

ThoughtsThe PasticheNovember 7, 2016shower, bridal shower, baby shower, gift giving, opening gifts Comments

Oven roasted tomato and artichoke bisque

Even in the days of tomato soup from an Andy Warhol style red and white Campbell's Soup can, or tomato soup from the school cafeteria, I was all about it. Because, grilled cheese and tomato soup is one of the OG comfort foods. And even when it wasn't great, it was still good...

FoodThe PasticheNovember 3, 2016soup, tomato soup, tomatoes, fall, winter, artichokes, lunch, dinner Comments

Un-set tablescape

I love an inviting tablescape. My goal, always, is to make guests feel comfortable sitting down at my table and staying a while. Moreover, I like them to feel comfortable moving things around the table and grabbing whatever it is they need...

HomeThe PasticheNovember 2, 2016table setting, tablescape, entertaining, brunch Comments

Buttoned up for fall

I'm a sucker for a collar buttoned all the way up...

StyleThe PasticheOctober 28, 2016outfits, outfit of the day, capsule wardrobe, fall, white, style Comments

Worthy Reads

PeriodicalsThe PasticheOctober 27, 2016worthy reads, links, articles Comments

Sunday pot roast

I'm not exactly crushing my Fall Bucket List this year, and truth be told, I knew this would happen. I almost posted a sarcastic bucket list this year (containing things like "make a list of things revolving around pumpkins and apples and then actually do none of them") because for me, these things rarely actually happen. They all sound so good in early September, and then before I know it, it's December and I'm freezing and everything I do must require being wrapped in a blanket and/or snow suit...

FoodThe PasticheOctober 25, 2016dinner, fall, pot roast, comfort food, sundays, low and slow, beef Comments

Denim on denim

A flannel and jeans is a no-brainer for bopping around this fall, but...

StyleThe PasticheOctober 21, 2016outfit of the day, outfits, flannel, denim, capsule wardrobe, fallComment

Travel as a right

After reading this article in my Worthy Reads post a couple months back, my mom texted me about it, comparing her own mindset to the men in the article. We were talking about how strange money is, and how relative it is. But, she said, she also hates that to want to experience more in your life is to essentially want more money, and she hates that the two are so closely tied.

ThoughtsThe PasticheOctober 20, 2016travel, parenting, money, life Comments