A Side of Sweet

Easy Hike in Zion National Park, Utah

If you’re looking for an easy hike in Zion National Park Utah with epic views and great scenery, try Northgate Peak Trail at the Wildcat Canyon Trailhead.

As part of our epic Southwest road trip through Utah and Arizona, Pat and I spent a day exploring Zion National Park. Because our trip was last minute, we didn’t have time to organize a hiking permit like you need for many of the most epic Zion hikes like The Narrows.

Also, if I’m being completely honest, I’m not terribly fond of heights. While Pat is an adrenaline seeker, I’m what I like to call “risk-phobic”. I don’t have a phobia of heights per say, I really don’t like to put myself in risky situations in general. I’m a bird in the hand kind of girl…. Read More »

I Curated a San Francisco Gilt City Collection!

I curated a collection of my favorite spots in San Francisco and they are up on Gilt City now! Check out a new place and get a great deal while doing it.

I curated a collection of some of my favorite spots in the city for Gilt City this week! You’ll find places to eat, things to do and even a great place to work out, all with amazing deals.

One of the best things about this collaboration is that 5% of your purchase will go to support an organization that is near and dear to my heart – UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. I actually did my pediatric residency at UCSF and I still work in the pediatric ICU there. I couldn’t think of a better way to give back for the amazing education I got there.

Here are some highlights from the collection…… Read More »

4×4 Camping Roadtrip with Pacific Overlander

We rented a Pacific Overlander 4×4 camping vehicle and did a five-day road trip through California, Utah & Arizona. Here’s our experience off-road camping (more like glamping!) along the way.

Last month Pat and I set out on a road trip adventure that was unlike anything I’ve ever done. We rented a 4×4 truck outfitted with a tent on top that allowed us to take advantage of all the public land here on the west coast. It was a taste of the #VanLife movement and oh was it sweet…. Read More »

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce with Fresh Pasta

Vegetarian

This creamy butternut squash pasta sauce recipe with freshly made tortellini is like tortellini soup and your favorite pasta recipe combined but even better!The farmer’s market is my favorite place to get recipe inspiration. After all, what better way to learn what’s in season than by asking the farmer who grew it? Choosing the fresh ingredients is way more important than fancy cooking techniques when it comes to making dinner…. Read More »

I Tried 10 Eye Creams and Here’s What I Learned

Are eye creams worth the money? Should you choose an eye balm or eye cream? Lucky for you, I’m obsessed with eye creams – here’s my review of what’s on the market.

It’s no secret, I’m a skin care junkie. My bathroom cabinet is filled with rows and rows of serums, creams, crèmes, balms and more. I consider an eye cream one of the most essential parts of my skin care routine. By keeping the delicate skin around my eyes hydrated and protected, I’m preventing fine lines from forming and helping my makeup go on more evenly.

In my search for the perfect beauty cream, I tried 10 different eye creams currently on the market. Here are my honest reviews of each meticulously tested product…

P.S. – If you enjoy my photography style, check out my Instagram account!… Read More »

Amazing One Pot Pierogy Lasagna

Nut Free Vegetarian

How do you improve upon perfect lasagna? Simplify it to a one pot meal, make it healthier & turn it into pierogy lasagna! It’s way better than the classic recipe you grew up with.

Lasagna is one of my favorite foods. Growing up it was one of the meals I requested most at home and now it’s one of the most common meals that Pat and I make. One of the best things about lasagna is that it gets better over time so it makes for amazing leftovers! That being said, our current recipe is a massive effort in the kitchen. It requires dirtying every bowl in the kitchen and using the microwave, oven and the stove top. It’s really a beast of a thing so I’ve really been looking for a way to simplify the process…. Read More »