Author Archives: jcasacca

Hey ya’ll! If you know me, you know I love my skincare routine and gettin’ dolled up with a full face of makeup. Except, this hasn’t always been the case. My skin used to really take some abuse. Between sunburns, sleeping with my make up on, using junky products… Yikes. Thankfully I found a brandContinue reading “Skincare Sunday”

Full disclaimer: I stole this recipe. Yep, stole it. Worth it. These are the most delicious muffins, and the fact that they don’t have flour or refined sugar, makes them even tastier. Not that I normally feel guilty about eating delicious food, but these are definitely guilt free. Plus, if you’re a pumpkin slut (oops,Continue reading “Ultimate Chocolate Muffins”

The protea flower is a symbol of transformation. It is “named after the Greek God Poseidon’s son, Proteus, who had a propensity for assuming new shapes or altering his appearance to avoid detection” (Flower Meaning). Gardens are a metaphor for many aspects of life, particularly the mind and attitude. I’m sure you’ve heard: Your mindContinue reading “Protea Season”

Can we have a moment of silence for the end of summer? And those bountiful summer gardens? I’m excited for fall weather and the holidays, but I can’t help but feel a little sad that the heaping baskets of farm-fresh goodies from my mom are coming to an end. Gardens are a source for sharing.Continue reading “Tomatillo Guacamole”

Did someone say cheese and bread? Bread and cheese? Okay, you have my attention. That’s the sh!t that holds my life together. I mean, who doesn’t love a good bread bowl? And then you go ahead and add brie? The queen of cheese. Shall we call her… Brieyonce? Ah-ha. I think I’m so funny sometimes.Continue reading “The Brie Bread Bowl”

Hey there! Welcome to the first guest blog. I’m so freaking excited I can hardly stand it! I feel like I do a lot of talking (okay, typing), so to mix it up, give you some other perspectives, and to provide you with some real knowledge, I’ve enlisted the help of a few friends. ThisContinue reading “Essential Everything”

Labor Day Weekend 2019 – our first full weekend home since May. What better way to celebrate being home, three days off, and a holiday rooted in relaxation, than remodeling the bathroom? Are we ambitious or stupid? I haven’t decided. When the last piece of molding is nailed in place, and the last touch upContinue reading “DIY or Divorce”

Waxing versus threading As of today, I am a minor professional in the face waxing versus threading scenario. Kidding. Mostly just a willing victim, paying to be tortured. I will start by saying I undergo this painful activity because I am both vain and self conscious. It is a hard life to live, but someoneContinue reading “Ouch ouch baby”

I think adjusting to college is hard for everyone. Being away from home, my family, and all the comforts of home… can be a little lonely. Homesickness is quick to set in, but thankfully little bits of home help keep it at bay. To make the transition to college a little easier, and to makeContinue reading “Gram Pam’s Applesauce”

One hundred. That’s a big number. An even bigger number when you consider that’s the amount of time the Rumiano Family has been working in the dairy industry together. The Rumiano Family has a rich and spirited history. The tale is best told by a family member themselves, with anecdotes and racy details woven throughout.Continue reading “100 Years of Family”