Elle StenOct 20, 20212 min readFalloween funThis is the limbo week pre-Halloween, but not officially Halloweek (the week leading up to Halloween.) Last year we celebrated with...
Elle StenOct 11, 20212 min readAttempting a Pumpkin Spice Latte CakeI saw this last year shared by my favorite cookie artist. I had planned to try it, but I was newly pregnant and NOT feeling it. This...
Elle StenFeb 20, 20211 min read2nd Pregnancy AnnouncementI dreamed this up prior to getting pregnant with my second, and many internet and Pinterest searches yielded nothing. I tried to find a...
Elle StenNov 5, 20203 min readHello, NovemberI saw Mind'y's outfit on Instagram a while back and have been OBSESSED. I love black with taupe, so I found my most similar pieces. I was...
Elle StenOct 27, 20201 min readHalloween Projects and Fall VibesI finally got a photoboard! Hopefully have upcoming photoshoots and a need for one. In the meantime, an inter-changable decoration. Royal...
Elle StenOct 6, 20202 min readFall Snack StaplesEasy to whip up and put together fall treats for when we have guests drop by, things to have on hand this time of year. Jack-O-Lantern...
Elle StenSep 28, 20203 min readFall NightFall night became a yearly tradition when we were first married, and it stuck. Though I prefer summer, and always hold out decorating and...
Elle StenSep 26, 20202 min readCutting my own Curtain Bangs!Postpartum hair regrowth is a strange phenomenon. Random pieces, all different lengths, the majority of which is coming in at the top and...
Elle StenSep 20, 20202 min readFall Favorites from Trader Joe'sFall is here, hear the yell. I hold off on fall as long as I possibly can, but once Trader Joe's declares autumn, it's hard to resist....
Elle StenSep 19, 20201 min readRainbow RamenThis is a variation on my Tonkatsu Ramen, with a few modifications and additions for some bright-colorful ramen! Recipe: Tonkatsu Broth...
Elle StenSep 18, 20201 min readCostco Pork Belly Strips for RamenCrispy on the outside, so juicy and flavorful in between. The strips of pork belly are a much more manageable way to make pork for ramen....
Elle StenSep 16, 20201 min readQuick and Easy Instant Pot Buffalo ChickenSandwichesThis has found it's way into my rotation for two reasons: It's simple to make,(no fuss, no-thaw), but most importantly it's a great way...
Elle StenSep 16, 20201 min readGalaxy Elote CupsA crime against food? Maybe. But I grew up dipping blue french fries in purple ketchup so... I can't help wanting to jazz up my elote...
Elle StenSep 15, 20201 min readQuick and Easy Dulce De Leche1 14-oz can, a mason jar, and some boiled water is all you need for this! I was searching for a BPA-free alternative to boiling in the...
Elle StenSep 13, 20201 min readAsian Grocery Store GuideMy haul of pantry essentials from the local Asian market. These items I have a hard time finding anywhere else, even stores with...