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Coconut & Curry Chicken Bisque
© Sunshine UrbaniakI first had this soup from Safeway in California, in one of those take-home containers you find in the prepared food section. I fell in love with the rich flavors—red curry, coconut milk, ginger, and lemongrass. The broth alone was like gold. After...
Leek, Goat Cheese and Chicken Apple Sausage Quiche
© Sunshine UrbaniakThis is my go-to quiche recipe. My husband and son love it and if I omit the chicken apple sausage, my vegetarian daughter eats it up too. It's so quick and simple yet tastes so rich and creamy—thanks to the yummy goat cheese. It's a nice savory...
Creamy Potato Soup
© Sunshine UrbaniakMy potato soup recipe is fit for a rainy fall or snowy winter day. In about an hour, you'll have the most delicious, creamiest, potato soup ever. It has similar heartiness as chowder but not as heavy—it won't weigh you down. Be sure to serve with a...
Kale and Quinoa Salad with Apples and Goat Cheese
© Sunshine UrbaniakAre you on the kale kick? I admit I take breaks. But this salad is always met with open arms. It's the perfect blend of hearty kale and sweet ingredients so you don't feel like you're munching on your lawn. A trick to softening the kale is to make...
Are We Addicted to Busyness?
In the ever-quickening pace of society, people are busier than ever. They're over-scheduling and over-planning, whether it's work, family, friends, volunteering, yoga, or traveling. And in between all that, they're glued to screens watching more busyness on social...
Mushroom and Spinach Quiche
© Sunshine UrbaniakQuiches are a great baked dish good for any time of the day—breakfast, brunch, even dinner. Pair it with a yummy side and it's quite a filling meal. I love serving quiche alongside a spring mix salad with a balsamic vinaigrette. The contrast in...
The Meaning of Envy
Envy is the biggest emotional indicator of misalignment with your desires. An envious vibration, held long enough, is destructive. It can cause you to spiral into the darkness of judging, comparing, and a world of lack. Simply defined, envy is an amplified awareness...
Area Rug Tips in Home Design
© MagnoliaWhen designing a space, area rugs are an essential element to consider. Interior designers most often start their plan by choosing a rug first and building the room around it because rugs are the anchor of a room. They ground the space as well as the...
Thai Sweet Potato Soup
© Sunshine UrbaniakThai sweet potato soup has such a unique flavor, full of classic Thai ingredients like coconut milk, yellow curry powder, ginger, and lemongrass. The vegetarian soup gets a little kick from jalapeño pepper and fresh ginger, but don't worry, the...
Blueberry Muffins
© Sunshine UrbaniakBoth my kids love these blueberry muffins. Whether for breakfast or an afterschool snack. Sometimes they even choose these blueberry muffins over ice cream for dessert! I personally like pairing one with a cup of tea. My recipe isn't overly sweet, I...
Fly Baby Fly
At the time I am writing this, my kids are 11 and 13 and somehow I already feel like I have empty nest syndrome. My daughter will be 14 in three months; ‘officially’ a teenager (in my eyes, 13 is still a tween). Next year she’ll be starting high school and my son will...
Grilled Steak Tacos
© Sunshine UrbaniakMy grilled steak tacos have such amazing flavor, and it's due to the yummy marinade. In only three hours, the marinade transforms flank steak into a delicious, tender piece of meat, ready to be thinly sliced and enjoyed, paired with a cilantro-lime...
Veggie Lasagna
© Sunshine UrbaniakThis veggie lasagna recipe is inspired by lasagne I had from Whole Foods back in 1997. I frequently lunched there while working at a design firm in Palo Alto, CA. At least once a week I'd get the veggie lasagna. It was the complete opposite of what...
Orange and Fennel Salad
© Sunshine UrbaniakI just love this orange and fennel salad, especially in the winter. Its fresh flavor is a nice palette pick-me-up when it's cold outside. I add in five romaine leaves for some added crunch, feel free to leave them out or add in more—just remember to...
Perception Shift Can Help Reduce Stress
I was having one of those days. You know, when everything around you seems to be caving in. Between my workload, family, social commitments, laundry, yard work, and home reno projects, my plate was overflowing and I was super stressed out. The last thing I had time...