Category: misc (gallery)
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Morning Mantra: When You Catch Yourself Striving
A meditation for us this AM đ·: (directing our attention inward) May I be safe.May I be happy.May I be healthy.May I live with ease. (direction our loving energy outward) May we all be safe.May we all be happy.May we all be healthy.May we all live with ease. I woke up already in an overly…
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About
The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams. Oprah I’m Sade Ojuola (she/her). I’ve always had a zest for life, and I’ve always been a dreamer. Growing up in Oakland, CA, I always envisioned that my future would be larger than life. When people say “Never in my…
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Bostock for Breakfast: Your New Favorite Brunch Showstopper
Brunch Favorites I also call this Billionaire French Toast đ because it is RICH and everything you’ve ever dreamed of. Brioche aux amandes, or bostock, is like the best part of an almond croissant — you know, the moist, crumbly, decadent middle that makes them so irresistible? Imagine that smeared on a buttery, fluffy piece…
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Easy Dinner Alert: Honey Soy Glazed Salmon
Weeknight Dinners Because sometimes you just need a healthy meal in 20 minutes… This is a can’t-fail salmon recipe that I always come back to on busy weeknights. It doesn’t require a bunch of pots and dishes — just grab a bowl and line a baking sheet! On this night I was extraa low on…
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Postcards from Paradise: Zanzibar Travel Tips
This is it. I’ve seen heaven. I can die happy now. Zanzibar, as my friend said looking at photos, is not of this Earth. Between the sky and the sea, I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many variations of the color blue. The water is warm. The sand is soft and fine. The rising…
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Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs
Weeknight Dinners Girlllllll… I’ve been feasting my eyes on this recipe since coming across it on Bon AppĂ©tit. It’s just so pretty!! It was high time I feast my lips. The funny thing is, I’m not much of a beef eater lol. I had one bowl of these short ribs and was quickly satisfied…the flavors…
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Butternut Squash + Kale Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce
Weeknight Dinners Speaking of fall foods… This veggie lasagna is one of my seasonal favorites. Any excuse to eat some butternut squash! Do sign me up. This recipe was adapted from Vanilla and Bean. Her page has a great overview of the layering process step-by-step, if you could use it. I’ve been making this recipe…
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Pumpkin Pecan Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Bourbon Cream Cheese Icing
Sweet Treats You know what time it is!!! This was my first pumpkin recipe of the season, and it did not disappoint. This recipe was adapted from Sally’s Baking Addiction — always love her recipes! But I usually spice them up. In my version, I’ve added some cinnamon to the pumpkin dough, along with roasted…