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 […]

Orange & Saffron Sweet Rolls

orange saffron sweet rolls in a blue square pan

There’s something about the holiday season that makes me crave a warm, fragrant bake first thing in the morning! These Orange and Saffron Sweet Rolls have become one of my favorite make-ahead breakfast treats. They fill the kitchen with the scent of citrus and saffron and taste like sunshine wrapped in soft, buttery dough! Every […]

Gujarati Wedding Dal (Sweet, Spicy, Tangy Lentil Soup)

Spoonful of Gujarati wedding dal lifted from a bowl, highlighting the smooth lentil broth with chickpeas and cilantro.

Gujarati wedding dal is one of my absolute favorite comfort foods, and honestly, it’s the dish I look forward to the most at any Gujarati wedding! No matter how big the buffet is, I always make sure there’s room on my plate for the dal! It’s sweet, spicy, tangy, and somehow richer and more flavorful […]

Easy Spicy Vegetarian Pasta Fagioli

When the weather starts to cool down, there’s nothing I crave more than a big, cozy bowl of soup and this Easy Spicy Vegetarian Pasta Fagioli is always at the top of my list. It’s hearty, comforting, and full of pantry staples, but what makes it special is the little kick of heat from harissa […]