a layer of corn kernels

Corn Is Everywhere (and I'm Tired of Explaining It)

Recently, someone offered me a piece of salami. Without much thought—or even a…


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It Doesn't Need to Be Perfect

Don’t let a celebrity minimalist tell you how you should put away your socks…


a steaming pot on a kitchen stove

How to Cook for One or Two

Cooking for one or two people may sound easy enough, but as someone who does it…


steaming pot on stove beside kettles

Kitchen Overwhelm: 3 Small Things That Actually Helped

Recently, I found myself in an uninspired cooking rut. Whenever I entered the…


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My Favourite Tomato Sauce Recipe

I'm one of those people who can't eat this or that, so homemade is often my…


Amaretti, almond cookies in a dish

Amaretti (Almond Cookies) Recipe Recommendation

Okay, so I had a bit of a baking fail today. My first attempt at baking…


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My Favourite Classic Sugar Cookie Recipe

Golden edges, soft buttery centre, what’s not to love? I’ve tried a few…


decluttering spices into jars

What Does Decluttering Mean?

We often tie the word “decluttering” to minimalism, but the two aren't one and…


7 Tips to Use Your Phone Less

Mindless scrolling. Checking in on social media. Been there, done that.…


homemade bagels cooling on a wire rack

My Favourite Homemade Bagel Recipe

Homemade bagels can seem intimidating until you actually make them. For me it…