A Family Friendly Utah National Parks Road Trip: 7-Day Itinerary

Utah National Park Roadtrip Itinerary

If you’re dreaming of a road trip that works for everyone — adventurous adults, curious kids, and older parents who prefer easy walks — this 7-day southern Utah loop is perfect. It hits Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands without rushing through, and it builds in plenty of breaks, short trails, and big viewpoints […]

Winter Chai Blend

“Close-up of a stainless steel bowl filled with ingredients for a winter chai blend, including cardamom pods, dried ginger, cinnamon pieces, star anise, nutmeg, and CTC black tea.”

There is something about winter that makes a cup of chai feel cozier than any other time of year! Growing up, my mom always changed our chai with the seasons. In the summer she kept it light and floral, but in the winter chai blend, she leaned into warmth. Ginger for heat, cinnamon for comfort, […]

Sesame Pecan Praline Cookies

Overhead shot of a plate piled with pecan praline cookies studded with sesame praline and white chocolate chips.

These sesame pecan praline cookies come from the most random inspiration, my local sushi restaurant! Elara is a fiend for sushi, so this place is in our rotation frequently, and they have a sushi roll that has candied walnuts in it. Well, I tried to save some money and make it at home, but I […]