File under: "Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend" Bonjour! I've been trying new things this year, including expanding my musical vocabulary to include some new artists I've somehow managed to miss (or avoid) in the last decade. And I love Taylor Swift. I can't explain it and I don't want to;… Continue reading On the Fifth Day of Katiemas, I Got a Taylor Swift Cookie
File under: I regret nothing Bonjour! I am really getting into the holidays this year, so through The Twelve Days of Katiemas (patent pending), I am trying to incorporate a little holly jolly into each day. Alas, I have not actually eaten an entire bag of marshmallows, but the day is young yet, and the… Continue reading On the Second Day of Katiemas, I Ate a Bag of Marshmallows
File under: I just want a hot cup of coffee Bonjour! I’ve been feeling extra worn out lately. Maybe because of the shifting seasons or the darker evenings. Maybe because of the extra bad news. Maybe because my stomach hates me. Living with IBS can be challenging and exhausting. I’ve been lactose intolerant (and generally… Continue reading Feeling Sorry for Myself (IBS Edition)
Bonjour! It's my favorite time of year again! As summer slides into fall, leaves change color, and Halloween approaches, I start to anticipate all the fun planning, decorating (with a toddler in mind), baking, and gift wrapping I get to do in the coming months. Not only is Halloween the official kickoff of the holiday… Continue reading Recipe: Halloween Vampire Donuts
Bonjour! I love to cook and entertain at home and enjoy trying out new recipes (and making them up too!). L'Husband has a Greek family and grew up in the restaurant business surrounded by yiayias who cooked and baked, so we eat a lot of Mediterranean food like Greek green beans chez nous. (I always… Continue reading Greek Whipped Feta Dip
Bonjour! Last year, during the throes of another COVID winter and pregnancy, L'Husband and I celebrated Valentine's Day at home with romantic homemade mini pizzas followed by chocolate fondue for dessert. Today's post shares some photos of our meal and ideas for your very own fête à la pizza. We all know chocolate is traditional… Continue reading Romantic Pizza for Valentine’s Day
Bonjour! It’s officially autumn. The leaves changing colors. I got out my thick socks from Vermont, my cuddly blanket from Germany, and my hot chocolate mug. (What, you don’t have a dedicated hot chocolate mug? Mais pourquoi?) Sliding into Winter This time of year always has me hankering to decorate, bake, make chili, and wrap… Continue reading Come at Me, Winter: It’s Hygge Time
Bonjour! Today’s post reshares my recipe for Halloween candy bark, originally published in fall 2020. Enjoy! Halloween candy bark As summer slides into fall, leaves change color, and Halloween approaches, I start to anticipate all the fun planning, decorating, baking, and gift wrapping I get to do in the coming months. Not only is Halloween… Continue reading Halloween Candy Bark (Repost)
Bonjour! The change of summer to autumn always has me looking forward to seeing the leaves change colors, decorating with pumpkins, and wearing flannel anything. Today’s post features a simple recipe for a tasty apple fritter cake with maple icing - just in time for fall! Apple fritter cake I love apple fritters and had… Continue reading Apple Fritter Cake with Maple Icing
Bonjour! In honor of the first day of spring (yay!), today's post shares a simple homeopathic recipe for soothing seasonal allergies: organic ginger-lemon-honey tea. Since they're predicting the 2022 allergy season will be a doozy, we'll all need some extra self-care. I'm planning ahead so a sore throat and runny nose won't diminish my usual… Continue reading Ginger-Lemon-Honey Tea for Seasonal Allergies (Repost)
Joyful Living with Katie Kritikos 