Rosemary Chicken & The Perfect Salmon|Recipe Recap

I have eaten a lot of truly delicious things since the last recipe recap and I am so excited to share everything with you! In terms of my *skillz* things are certainly improving! I definitely have a better grip on timing/temperature/flavors and it’s been so fun making new tasty recipes every week. To see more … Continue Reading

How to Impress Your Dinner Guests

Having people over for dinner is my new favorite thing. It’s a fun excuse to try a new recipe, open up a bottle of wine and have a cozy catch up. Going out to dinner and trying a new restaurant, of course, is always a good time (especially in San Francisco) but it can at … Continue Reading

How to Plan The Perfect Galentine’s Day Party

Honestly, I have never really cared about Valentine’s Day. I think I’ve spent maybe one with a boyfriend. What I do care about (and get very excited for) is the best day of the year: Galentine’s Day! I love Leslie Knope for inventing the Galentine’s Day brunch because it is truly the best event of … Continue Reading

All Of The Things I Loved Most in January | Monthly Favorites

I’ve been seeing a funny meme floating around about January just being a “practice month” for 2020 but honestly, I kind of crushed it last month. Not to brag but…. I have been hyper-focused on growing the blog and the gram and have really found a schedule and a routine that supports that. I read … Continue Reading

My Easy Meal Prep Guide For One

Hello, my name is Sheila Smires and I am a recovered takeout addict. When I worked at Victoria’s Secret I ate out every single day. I barely ever brought my lunch with me and instead would hit up everything the food court had to offer, which as I’m sure you can imagine, wasn’t anything particularly … Continue Reading

Buttery Pesto & Parmesan Chicken | Recipe Recap

I’ve made some pretty delicious things over the last few weeks that I can’t wait to share with you! I got two gorgeous cookbooks for Christmas (along with a sick blender) that have left me feeling super inspired and I’ve been having so much fun in the kitchen. One of the cookbooks is Back Pocket … Continue Reading