This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Barilla®. The opinions and text are all mine. Pasta is pretty much my favorite ingredient to cook with. Whenever anyone asks me what my favorite thing to make is, I always say, “pasta.” Why? Because pasta is so incredibly versatile and it’s a great base to just add anything to. I think of pasta like a blank slate for all my culinary imaginations. Pasta itself, I feel, can evoke…

Before we get to talking about this eggroll bowl (or should I call it everything but the eggroll bowl, because it technically is, haha)…let’s talk about how I walked into Target with no intention of buying anything and walked out $200 poorer. My friend was visiting me this weekend and she forgot her makeup bag at home so she asked that I take her to Target so she can grab some essentials. Sure, no problem. Except how did it end…

I’m a *little* behind with sharing our cookbook club meet ups. They are definitely still happening every other month and my girlfriends and I are seriously LOVING it. I feel that we have gotten into a good groove in terms of what we all choose to bring. I usually pick something savory (because I hate baking) and so does one or two others and then we usually always have one or two desserts. It seriously could not work out more…

This Mexican street corn off the cob reminds me of Anthony Bourdain’s ability to transport you to another country and to try something new. They say you can mourn someone you’ve never met before and I truly believe that after this weekend. I know it may seem silly to mourn a “celebrity’s death” but I think any death is sad, especially one that’s untimely and one that leaves you with hundreds of questions. I feel that even though Anthony Bourdain…

I know, I know. Not something you want to talk about. But, I think we should. In light of everything that has happened this past week, I wanted to reach out to you all and do a mental health check together. How are you feeling? Are you struggling in any way? Is there something on your mind that’s bothering you? Are you content? Happy? Bored? Let’s chat. I can start first. And it’s going to make me extremely vulnerable but…