While home for spring break, my mom and I tested out a new recipe, which is something we often do together. Perusing my saved recipes on Instagram, I came across one from the New York Times for a vegetarian tortilla soup that I'd been wanting to try. It was created by Alison Roman of "The Stew" fame, so I knew it would be packed with flavor. The recipe was easy to follow. Most of the work involved chopping the onions, garlic, and jalapeño. I began by sautéing them in vegetabl

The temperature has been rising in Pittsburgh lately and I decided I needed something to beat the heat. I've never made my own popsicles before, but I've heard they're ridiculously easy, so I decided to give them a try. I simply googled popsicle recipes and stumbled upon this mango and raspberry one. Mangoes and raspberries happen to be two of my favorite fruits (let's be real though- I love pretty much any fruit) and I thought they'd make the perfect popsicle. This recipe is

If a restaurant has a cheeseboard on their menu, I must order it. I'm always interested to see each restaurant's cheese selection and their pairings. I love eating old favorites, like a nice triple-crème, but I enjoy sampling new delicacies too. I'm always in awe of restaurants who curate the most impeccable cheeseboards. They choose the tastiest accompaniments to perfectly complement the cheeses and arrange everything artistically. I've been wanting to make a cheeseboard jus