Fool Me Once, Shame on Me. Fool Me Twice, Your Name is Probably Rachael Ray.

It's happened again.  I fell for another Rachael Ray recipe. Last weekend I got sucked into an episode of Rachael Ray's Week in a Day. It was "Diner Lovers' Week", so naturally I was like a moth to a flame. Boyfriend and I decided to go with the Cheeseburger Chili. It was essentially chili cheese fries- what's not to love? And since it looked so good, WE HAD TO MAKE IT THAT NIGHT. Well, I should have known something was amiss when her chili recipe involved ketchup and mustard. And it wasn't a typo either because I ended...

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Recipe: Butterscotch and Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Last Friday, I decided to make some cookies to take to Boyfriend's office. I had been wanting to use up the remainder of some butterscotch and chocolate chips that were sitting in the cupboard and this seemed like the perfect excuse. I remembered my friend Danielle mentioning something called an Oatmeal Scotchie and I thought that might be a good way to use up the chips. After a quick Google search, I decided to go with this recipe from VeryBestBaking.com. Unfortunately, I didn't exactly have a ton of butterscotch or chocolate...

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Recipe: Turkey and Bacon Turnovers

These turnovers make the perfect dinner for football night. They're kind of like pub food because they're heavy and hearty, but the flakiness of the puff pastry makes them seem much more civilized. TURKEY & BACON TURNOVERS Found in Cuisine Fast & Fresh magazine (Fall 2012) INGREDIENTS 4 strips thick-sliced bacon 1 sheet frozen puff pasty, slightly thawed 4 tsp. Dijon mustard 8 oz. deli-sliced turkey breast 4 slices Cheddar cheese 1 egg, blended DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400F (204C). Line a baking sheet with parchment...

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Photo Montage: The Evolution of the iPhone5

I'd like to preface this montage by saying this shiny new iPhone5 is not mine. The crummy old iPhone4 with the sand stuck in the crevices is mine. So for those of you who think I'm a hypocrite for crying poor: Don't worry. I'm still poor. Enjoy. ...

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I'm Complaining.

Let's get down to business: I'm going to complain about my life.  "What is there to complain about?" you might say. Allow me to refresh your memory... Within the past few months: -I was going through a ton of pain on a regular basis. Turns out, there were plenty of good reasons for being in pain. Basically, endometriosis sank my colon and the Titanic. -I've had to face the facts that I might not be able to have kids. Something that I probably would have been cool with in my twenties. But now, in my thirties? When everyone around me is slowly, but surely passing me by? It's a different story. And if you're even...

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Tavi Gevinson: One Smart Cookie.

I'm probably on the late train here, but I just became familiar with the underage genius known as Tavi Gevinson. If you're even later than me, and you don't know who she is, allow me to provide you with a quick recap. She's the blogger behind Style Rookie. She's the Editor-in-Chief of the online publication, Rookie Magazine. She spoke at the Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) conference. Oh. And she's also just 16 years old. Thanks to a status my friend Marika posted on Facebook, I was graced with Gevinson's cyber presence and was able to see what exactly makes this teen star shine. Holy smokes!...

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What to Bring to a Dinner Party When Your Host Doesn't Drink.

The alternate title for this post is "Gifts I Like to Get, by TILTE." The other day I was thinking about gifts that you take when you're invited over to someone's house. You know, like for a dinner party or something. Boyfriend is an alcohol-lover, so when asked by his friends/ family what to bring, he usually goes with the standard beer/ wine response. I, however, am not a big alcohol drinker. But that's not to say I don't have my own unhealthy obsessions. It's dessert, by the way. So that got me thinking about "thank you" gifts for...

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Make a Smoothie.

I've been enjoying the company of smoothies lately. Not necessarily because they're "healthy" (because, trust me, mine aren't all that healthy), but because they're quick and easy. They're the perfect balance to hold me over until lunch: More substance than tea, less greasy than bacon and eggs. Also, they're a great way to sneak fruits into your diet. And making them at home is not only cheaper than going to the local juice shack, but you don't have to get out of your pajamas to enjoy one. It's a win-win! My staple ingredients...

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Recipe: Best Enchiladas Suizas.

Growing up in southern California, I've had my fair share of enchiladas. My mouth had come to know and love the sight of that rolled up corn tortilla, stuffed with cheese and onion, and drenched in red sauce. Sure, the raw onions gave me heartburn, but that's the price you pay for good food, right? It wasn't until I was in high school when I first saw a green chile enchilada. I was at my friend Melody's house and her mom asked if I wanted some enchiladas. She pulled out a baking dish that was stacked high with casserole-style enchiladas....

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Recipe: Coffee Cake

Joy of all joys, it's Friday! I mean I've heard it's Friday. I don't really know for sure because when you're unemployed, all of the days just meld into one rockin' beach party extravaganza. And by "rockin' beach party extravaganza," I mean sitting at the computer for 10 hours straight while obsessing over your LinkedIn connections. Speaking of unemployed... I figured I'd put my free time to good use this morning and surprise Boyfriend at work with a homemade coffee cake. Do you know how much restraint it takes to not eat...

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