One of the best parts about summer is BBQ season - there's just nothing better than making the most of the extra daylight and warm temperatures and gathering some friends around the grill for dinner. We're lucky enough to have a rooftop deck with grills at our apartment building and we've been trying to make the most of it…

There are certain things that are just better together. Peanut butter & jelly. Spaghetti & meatballs. Chuck Bass & Blair Waldorf. The list goes on. For me, one of my all-time favorite pairings happens to be wine and cheese. There's just nothin' better than snacking on a cheese plate with a glass of wine in hand. * Photos by…

Can I gush for a moment here? San Francisco has been so darn good to me in the friend-making department. I'm still amazed that I've been able to meet such awesome people in the six months since we moved out here - making friends is not easy! It was definitely a much slower process when I first moved to Chicago…

I'm one of those people who really enjoys cooking and eating a homecooked meal, but unfortunately I'm not one of those people who can just whip up something amazing on the fly with whatever's on hand and in the fridge. And while I love meal planning and grocery shopping, it can be pretty darn time consuming (and ain't nobody…

My holiday spirit is seriously lacking this year - I blame the move and the lack of a Christmas tree in my apartment but man, it stinks. Although I'm feeling more stressed than jolly, I am SO excited to head back to New Jersey this weekend to see my family and spend the holidays in my hometown. And…