That Girl

Some nights are gourmet. Some nights are survival mode.

Tonight was all about keeping it simple and getting food on the table FAST.

Work ran late, hungry tummies were circling, and nobody was interested in waiting for a five-star production.

But don't worry... dessert still understood the assignment.

Making a special guest appearance tonight were my homemade Crunchy Love Bites, and let's just say they've officially earned a permanent spot in my upcoming dessert book. (No, it's not out yet... yes, you're going to want it when it is. 😉)

What’s your go-to "I need dinner on the table NOW" meal?

Good morning. Happy Friday. Don’t forget to get out there today and do great things!

Tonight’s dinner? Oh… just a casual homemade Italian feast that could make a restaurant nervous. 😏🍷

Homemade parmigiana ✔️
Homemade sauce ✔️
Homemade focaccia ✔️
Homemade salad dressing ✔️
Fresh salad loaded with all the good things ✔️
Wine in hand because obviously ✔️

At this point, why even fight for parking or pay restaurant prices when the kitchen at home is serving THIS kind of energy?

The focaccia was soft, the sauce was rich, the parmigiana was giving main character vibes, and honestly… everyone cleaned their plates so fast I barely had time to sit down. 😂

This house doesn’t just make dinner… we make experiences.

Now excuse me while I sip my wine and admire my own cooking like the domestic goddess I clearly am. 🍷

Good morning sunshine ☀️

Just out here soaking up a little bit of peace, sunshine, and vitamin D before the chaos of the day officially begins.

And honestly?

I’ve got a FULL day ahead of me… but I’m kind of loving the busy energy lately.

Coffee is flowing,
the sun is shining,
and the to-do list is pretending it doesn’t intimidate me 😂

What’s everyone up to today?

Busy day, lazy day, surviving the group chat day? Tell me everything 👇🏻

Yep, I’m gonna stick with this for a while. I really like it.

Here’s what my Ai assistant tells me about creatine…

Most people start noticing something within about 1–3 weeks of taking creatine consistently, but it depends on what effects you’re looking for.

For that reason, alone, I won’t be filming 1 to 3 weeks of me making my concoction 🤣

I hope you have an amazing day.

Keep shining bright.

Tonight’s dessert was a full “trust the process” situation. 😂🍫

I randomly threw together a dessert inspired by those viral Dubai chocolate bars… but obviously I had to make my own extra version of it.

Crispy,
chocolatey,
sweet perfection with a little bit of chaos mixed in for personality.

The family absolutely demolished it, so now apparently I’m expected to recreate this masterpiece again… except there’s one problem: IT DOESN’T EVEN HAVE A NAME YET. 💀

So I need your help.

Drop your best dessert name ideas below because “that thing I made that disappeared in 4 minutes” feels a little too long. 😂

Tonight’s dinner? A little spicy, a little sweet, and absolutely no complaints from this kitchen.

Hot and mild Italian sausages turned into fully loaded sausage dogs on fresh buns, paired with a giant spread of fresh fruit because apparently we’re balancing our lives now. 😂🍓🍍🍇

Honestly… there’s just something special about a simple dinner that hits every craving without destroying the kitchen.

Quick,
delicious,
and everyone actually ate without asking “what else is there?”

A miracle, really. 😌

Tell me your go-to easy dinner lately because I’m always looking for new ideas to add to the rotation.

Before dinner chaos begins, I’m stealing a few peaceful minutes on the patio with an ice cold glass of white wine straight from the fridge. 🍷

Because honestly… somebody has to relax around here before the “what’s for dinner?” questions start rolling in. 😂

Come hang out with me for a minute.

Are you a red wine lover or a white wine person?

My newest “let’s test this out” concoction. 😂

You all know I tested out a 7… (ahem)… 8 day natural liver detox and truthfully? I’m not mad about it.

But now we’ve entered my newest wellness era: amino acids + creatine.

And before anyone says “isn’t that for bodybuilders?” — no Susan, it’s for women over 40 trying to survive hormones, brain fog, exhaustion and metabolism betrayal. ✌🏻

Creatine helps support muscle tone, strength, energy and even brain health, while amino acids help with recovery, healthy aging and keeping muscle loss from stealing the show during menopause.

Because apparently after 40, if you don’t actively fight for your energy levels, your body just starts freelancing.

So here I am… sipping my little science juice, trying to age gracefully but also aggressively. 😂

Stay tuned for the results because you KNOW I’ll report back with either glowing reviews or dramatic commentary.

Last time… swear!! 😂 Day 8 and somehow this little morning ritual still has me in a chokehold.

It’s not like I’m craving it, I just genuinely LOVE the way it makes me feel.

That little boost of happy, energized, “okay world… let’s do this” energy first thing in the morning?

Yeah, I’ll keep that.

Who knew feeling good before 7AM was possible? 💁🏼‍♀️

Be honest, have you tried this yet?