What's Cooking | February Newsletter Hi Reader, February is perfect time to slow down and enjoy cozy, nourishing meals. Lately, I’ve been leaning into simple, comforting dishes that warm both the body and soul—and I can’t wait to share them with you! Below I’m sharing what I’ve been loving and cooking right now, including the first recipe in new weeknight dinner series! Brothy beans with Swiss chard and leeks is a simple, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for chilly days and ready in only 30...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Everything I Ate In A Day Pumpkin Vlog! Hi Reader, It’s pumpkin season, so I decided to see how much pumpkin I could eat in a day! 🎃 From breakfast to dessert, every meal was packed with this fall favorite. Watch the vlog for all the pumpkin-filled dishes I made—cozy, delicious, and so fun to experiment with! Best, Sammy High Protein Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes Serves 4 1 c all purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger 3 eggs 1 c full fat...
3 months ago • 2 min read
New Recipe! Three Sisters Chili Three Sisters Chili is a hearty, garden-fresh dish inspired by the Haudenosaunee tradition of growing corn, beans, and squash together. This chili celebrates the late fall harvest, filled with sweet corn, green beans, and tender squash. It's naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with nourishing ingredients, making it a perfect cozy meal for cooler days. This one-pot chili is easy to prepare and features the best of fall produce, offering a delicious way to...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Everything I Ate In A Day Vlog 2: Sweet Corn Hi Reader, A few weekends ago I ate a LOT of corn- a full 12 ears- in one day, with some help from my boyfriend and parents. Everything I ate you'll find in this email, both the video showing all the food, and the recipes so you can try out these recipes for yourself. Along with the recipes of everything I cooked and ate, I also included my favorite way to cook corn- oven roasted will still in the husks. The corn comes out perfectly every time (and...
4 months ago • 5 min read
Everything I Eat In A Day Vlog 1: Tomato Day Recipes! Hi Reader, Things have been a bit quiet on the blog lately, as I've been working on a few exciting things behind the scenes- one of which I'm happy to share with you today: Introducing my new 'Everything I Eat In A Day' series! In this first episode, I'm sharing everything I eat in a day trying to eat as many tomatoes as possible! I was inspired to start this series after spending the summer struggling, day after day, to keep up with the...
5 months ago • 3 min read
What's Cooking | August Newsletter Hi Reader, Peak summer is here in the Finger Lakes and I'm doing my best to eat as many peaches, tomatoes, and corn as possible. In this newsletter you'll find my favorite recipes for making the most of this bountiful time of year, and stay tuned for two new recipes dropping later this month. And I’m excited to share with you one of my go-to low-effort dinners—simple to make yet packed with flavor, it’s a lifesaver on those busy evenings. Along with that,...
7 months ago • 2 min read
What's Cooking | June Newsletter Hi Reader, Summer is in full swing, and my kitchen is buzzing with bright flavors and fresh produce. I'm popping into your inbox to share some of my favorite recipes that are perfect for sunny days and warm evenings. In this newsletter, you’ll find my latest kitchen creations, including a selection lemon blackberry desserts and French-inspired appetizers, along with my favorite recipes for potato and pasta salads. In Case You Missed It: The Newest Recipes...
9 months ago • 1 min read
May Cravings Edible Flowers. Red Buds and Wild Violets have started off my summer dreams of edible flowers as a part of every meal! This year I'm filling my garden with edible flowers- bachelor buttons, borage, nasturtiums, and more! Granola. I couldn't tell you the last time I made granola, but all of a sudden I'm on a granola kick! I forgot how good it smells as its finishing up in the oven. This batch was oats, buckwheat groats, pecans, and coconut flakes mixed together with maple syrup...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, I'm landing in your inbox to say hello and happy May! May is my favorite month- warm days but cool nights, bright yellow-green leaves, blooming redbud trees, and birdsong in the air. And my birthday is at the end of the month! I'm living in a state of constant day-dreams over birthday cakes featuring fresh strawberries and whipped cream. We've had a few days of glorious sunny and warm weather here in Ithaca. Scroll down for some of my favorite recipes best enjoyed outside, with herbs...
10 months ago • 2 min read