Victoria CrispoApr 12, 20152 minAdventures in Argan oilI’ve been meaning to try Argan oil for ages, so when I had the opportunity to sample a product from Pura d’or, I jumped at the chance! Th...
Victoria CrispoNov 14, 20141 minFruity Fair Trade ChocolateIf you haven’t already noticed, I am a chocolate lover of the highest degree. One of my latest favorites is a bar by Madecasse, heirloom ...
Victoria CrispoOct 30, 20141 minTwo Cups of EspressoJust a quick post to document yet another espresso-laden evening, this time with adorable little paper cups! Cheers! two cups of espresso...
Victoria CrispoOct 29, 20141 minGetting Our Greens (and Carbs!)- Pizza with Broccoli Rabe & ArugulaI had some arugula in the refrigerator and a vision of pizza in my mind. On my trip to the store, the pizza crusts were on sale, further ...
Victoria CrispoOct 27, 20141 minNostalgia Time, part 2Did you enjoy coloring as a child? I always loved a new coloring book and a set of crayons (the 64-set with the built-in sharpener was th...
Victoria CrispoOct 27, 20141 minNostalgic Odors- Play-DohThere’s just something about a container of Play-Doh that brings me right back to childhood. Sure, the familiar logo and yellow canister ...
Victoria CrispoOct 23, 20142 minSlow Cooking with Beer, Part 2Thanks to the BF’s DRAFT magazine (I scored a deal on Groupon for the subscription, thank you very much), I’ve been making better use of ...
Victoria CrispoOct 22, 20141 minSweet SniffingA couple of weeks ago, I indulged in a scented purchase at Pier 1 Imports. I’m happy to report that the fragrance is long-lasting, pungen...
Victoria CrispoOct 12, 20142 minOddly-Flavored Tea Favorably Tickles PalateI have never been a big tea drinker. I had inherited my mother’s “tea is for when you are sick” stance on the beverage and my father’s pe...
Victoria CrispoOct 10, 20141 minMoroccan Beef StewAfter becoming acquainted with ras el hanout a couple of years ago, I’m always excited about finding a recipe that makes use of it. And w...
Victoria CrispoOct 4, 20142 minStargazer LiliesToday’s post focuses on the senses being engaged in both a pleasing and unpleasing way. A prime example is the Stargazer Lily. I find the...
Victoria CrispoOct 2, 20141 minCute little blue cups and saucersSomething that always strikes my fancy and gives a pleasant tug at my heartstrings is the sight of two sets of cups and saucers, filled w...
Victoria CrispoSep 26, 20142 minA New (To Me) FragranceThroughout most of my life, I lead with my nose. I’m taken away by aromas that I find fanciful, or bring me back to another place in time...
Victoria CrispoSep 23, 20141 minSensory OverloadI’ve never been to Las Vegas, and I don’t think I ever should be there. I just got back from a short trip to Atlantic City, and the light...
Victoria CrispoSep 15, 20141 minFresh herbs- TarragonWhen I’m looking to make a meal quickly, I sometimes reach for Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Triangoli. I boil them as directed on the pa...
Victoria CrispoSep 8, 20141 minCelebratory Birthday DinnerThis past weekend was my mother’s birthday, so we (the boyfriend S and I) set out to create an enticing and elegant yet quaint dinner par...
Victoria CrispoNov 22, 20131 minTiara Testing (Haute Perfumerie)At Sniffapalooza, I received a bevy of fragrance samples. I’m making the commitment to sample each one by one. I tried Tiara from House o...
Victoria CrispoNov 17, 20131 minA quick cooking job on a cloudy dayToday I made some roasted butternut squash. While I did it out of necessity (I was a day over the “use by” date), it was the perfect day ...