Journal Entries

Life without butter.

Olive oil cookies + a dairy-free life update.

Jun 23 •

Morning in My Garden

And Knowing When Plenty is Enough

Jun 20 •

Chicken Salad for the Soul

How Food Reminds Me of Days Gone By

Jun 17 •

A Simple Summer Dinner

For When You're Too Tired to Cook

Jun 16 •

Your seat at the table is waiting...

NEW Che Vita Getaway dates are here—come away with us to Italy

Jun 12 •

Girl, I'm interrupted.

and a no-fail dinner for when I'm very, very distracted

Jun 10 •

Slow Summer Living Starts Now

Savoring the lazy, luxurious moments of summer

Jun 6 •

Real people really matter.

I think the answer is: more, intentional, beautiful time with people

Jun 4 •

You're invited to my birthday!

a cottage birthday celebration, a raven, and a recipe for shrimp po'boys

May 30 •

Slow Living in Italy

on feeling homesick for a place that isn't home

May 27 •

Come spend a day with me...

a view into daily life in our cottage

May 23 •

A surprising diagnosis might shake things up…

May 20 •

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