Many of us use our tabletops for more than just eating. Whether you have little ones running around, or a need to set up shop for a side hustle, it’s not necessarily practical to have full linens and fine china set out on a daily […]

As many of you know, in addition this little blog, I have a corporate career–in human resources, to be specific. I have shared a few work-related tips and tricks on the blog over the years like these 5 corporate health hacks and my work week […]

An extremely refreshing five-ingredient drink that’s all natural, easy to make, and perfect for summertime

It’s almost time for Houston Black Restaurant Week, y’all! This is the third annual installment of a local event that is taking root around the country in other cities such as Atlanta and Oakland. However, we’re talking about Houston Black Restaurant Week today, which is […]

Set-it-and-forget-it recipe for perfectly flavorful and juicy turkey meatballs every time

The first quarter of 2018 is in the books! How have you fared with the goals you set at the beginning of the year? I’ve been regularly consulting mine in order to stay on track. Between getting fitted for bridesmaids dresses and aso ebi (Nigerian […]

A lightly-sweet quick bread filled with fresh strawberries and blackberries then drizzled with a tart lemon glaze

Last week, I spent some time on the first day of spring eating lunch among fresh flowers and planting a miniature herb garden. It was as picturesque as you might imagine and there are plenty of pretty pictures in this post just in case your […]

Earlier this month, I had a few girlfriends over for Sunday brunch in my dining room. With the weather shifting and holidays like Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s prime time for entertaining. Below, you’ll find a visual guide for how to host a beautiful […]

Easy, delicious, and ideal for any meal of the day