Here’s What I Learned When I Added Up My Food Costs For 3 Months

Ignorance is bliss. And I've been blissfully and completely ignorant to how much money I spend on food. I track my spending to the penny, so I've always had the information available. I just didn't take the time to add up monthly grocery and dining out expenses. I recently (reluctantly) did the math and what...

Taste Test: Providence, Rhode Island

Moving to a new place means being open-minded to new things. I just moved from Athens, Georgia to Providence, Rhode Island. I don't know if I'll ever love a city as much as I loved Athens, but I'm keeping an open mind in my exploration of a new city. The one amazing thing both cities...

When In Rome

If you were lucky enough to grow up in the 90s and early 2000s, you probably idolized a lot of the same TV stars I did. But no one was as cool as Lizzie McGuire. Her clothes! Her crimped hair! Her class trip to Rome with almost no adult supervision! My parents took me to...

6 Ways To Recreate Your Fave Restaurant Meals

With all the amazing restaurants I've been fortunate to dine at, I have a long list of meals that have blown me away. I don't have a physical list, but if someone were to ask me to tell them the best thing I ever ate, I would be able to provide a categorized rundown of all the...

4 Budget-Friendly Habits I’m Testing Out This Month

I've heard that it takes 21 days to form a habit. If I'm understanding that concept properly, that also means it takes 21 days to replace some other habit. Is that still true if I'm breaking habits that I've been maintaining for 28 years? Some of my eating habits are so long-standing and deeply ingrained...

Don’t Mind If I Burri-Do

As a newbie to Providence, I'm so glad I picked a residential area that checks so many boxes off my foodie must-have list. The categories are endless, but I think we can all agree it's ideal to have a great place for hangover food, burritos, and a nice ambiance. Luckily, Talullah's Taqueria is right around...

New Year’s Resolutio… Oh look, Fries!

Never has a blog post title more accurately expressed how I feel about health goals and also how I feel about food. Like most people, this time of year brings on a very scary panic, fueled by holiday treats and winter weight. It's not uncommon for people to put on extra pounds this time of...