I’m in the middle of Barre3’s “28 to Great” challenge and even though I feel amazing and enjoy the food I’m making, I’ve found myself giving longing looks to McDonald’s and other fast food restaurants as I drive by. If like me, you’re trying to eat whole foods and make […]
Tag: McDonald’s
Behind the Scenes at a McDonald’s Photo Shoot
Like many people, I’ve noticed that food in advertisements don’t often look like the food you get at fast food restaurants. McDonald’s Canada has addressed this and took us behind the scenes to show the process of getting the perfect food photo. As an amateur food photographer, it was really […]
A Playground for Grown-Ups
Want to relive the days of playing in a ball pit without getting kicked out of McDonald’s? Then you better hope they actually build these adult playgrounds: This makes me want to contact the local parks department and start raising money for a grown-up playground. Or at least rent a […]

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After two and a half years and countless offers (thanks, Seattle real estate market!), we are thrilled to have finally closed on a beautiful house. And not a moment too soon, because Leonidas will have a baby brother who's going to need a room of his own starting in January!
3 weeks ago

Best of husbands, best of men. #surprise #marriage #travel
2 months ago


When the fine folks at @giadavegas let you take the tasting menu back to your hotel room. I'm sure it's not the ideal experience, @giadadelaurentiis, but your tasting menu is still absolutely divine. (And it's helping this COVID-conscious business traveler relax in comfort!)
3 months ago

Congratulations to @the.drewmeister and @dana.francisco on a gorgeous wedding on the perfect spring day. ❤️ So thrilled for this beautiful couple!
3 months ago



Easter egg hunts, friends, family, impromptu coordinating family outfits, and more food and chocolate than we know what to do with. Overall, it was a pretty good Easter. Happy Easter to you and yours!
4 months ago


Made cookie monster cupcakes for my son's second birthday. While I love to bake, my artistic skills are questionable, so I'm thrilled that these turned out as cute as they did!
4 months ago


Hello, I made a pasta cake because I'm a trash monster that's up for a challenge.
4 months ago

"Mommy work!" is something Leonidas has been saying a lot lately. Between the day job and writing another book, I haven't had a lot of time away from my computer. I'm exhausted, everything is a mess, and Leonidas and I are both getting over colds (as you can see from his nose.) Yet, this picture is one of my recent favorites. You can see the sparkle in my eye just from being around this cutie. Being a working mom is not glamorous, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.
5 months ago

Find yourself a friend as supportive as @maknzrose.
5 months ago