Hearty Chickpea & Farro Soup | Rustic Italian Comfort in a Bowl
Simple ingredients, slow simmer, big comfort. This hearty chickpea and farro soup is Italian-inspired warmth in a bowl.
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Seek Out the People (and Places) That Inspire You
Inspiration isn’t passive. You have to put yourself in the places where it lives—whether that’s a gym, a baseball field, the woods, or a gallery. And when you do, it changes you.
Life Feels Better with Music On
A quiet afternoon, a favorite song, and a few old photos reminded me how much better life feels with music playing in the background.
Orzo with Rancho Gordo Puglia Lentils and Calabrian Chilies
An Italian comfort dish with Rancho Gordo lentils, orzo, Calabrian chili paste, and a splash of balsamic. Simple ingredients, deep flavor, and a kid-approved favorite.
Late Summer Pasta with Bocconcini Bombs
Sweet Campari tomatoes, roasted garlic, pesto, and creamy bocconcini come together in this Rao’s-inspired pasta that tastes like peak summer in a bowl.
You’re Not Talking to Everyone. You’re Talking to the Ones Who Are Listening.
When you speak from the heart in a world wired for snark, some people won’t get it. But that doesn’t mean you stop showing up with sincerity. This post is about leading with kindness anyway.
The Hardest Part of Inheriting Isn’t the Money
We think the hard part of inheritance is dividing money. But the real challenge is speaking up before things fall apart—and living with the discomfort of being the one willing to do it.
The Day a Grown Man Called Me a “Pussy” on Reddit
It didn’t ruin my day. But it showed me how I want my kids to show up—online and off.
From Prison to Peace: What It Feels Like When a Business Finally Turns the Corner
I used to dread walking through the doors of the business I built. Now, I get to write bonus checks with pride—and sleep at night. Here’s how we turned a barely-surviving mess into something solid, sustainable, and worth showing up for.
Pasta with Cici (Chickpeas)
Velvety chickpeas, a slow-cooked tomato broth, and ditalini pasta all in one pot. This cozy, rustic meal tastes like an Italian grandmother made it—with just the right texture and plenty of love.
🥣 Umami for Breakfast: Miso Oats with Tender Pork & Runny Egg
Oatmeal goes savory in this fiber-packed, flavor-loaded bowl. Leftover pork melts into miso-soaked oats, topped with a runny egg, scallions, and a generous spoon of chili crisp — because love tastes like heat.
Your True Nature Calling
What Jane’s Addiction—and Perry Farrell’s lyrics—taught me about empathy, language, and seeing people for who they really are. A tribute to music that still hits harder than ever.
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