Author Archives: LiliBitting

Oh, the difference a knob can make!

One of the problems with renting apartments is that management companies, as a rule, don’t pay much attention to the details. With that said, one of my favorite parts of “nesting” into a new apartment is putting some love into … Continue reading

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Easy Weeknight Dinner

While I wish it was possible to make every dinner special, some nights I have to focus on simply feeding myself. On those nights, this is my equation for a quick, tasty and healthy meal: at most 1 cup pasta … Continue reading

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Kale Chips – It’s possible!

You can tell it’s still resolution season if I’m attempting to make kale chips! The process is super easy: Tear kale into 1.5″ pieces Toss with 1 Tbs Olive Oil and S&P to taste (less is more when it comes … Continue reading

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Real Simple Broccoli Soup

This wonderful broccoli soup is both from Real Simple AND is really simple (couldn’t help myself)! Seriously though, I can not say enough good things about this soup. Creamy Broccoli Soup, (with minimal adaptions) from Real Simple 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium … Continue reading

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Wow, look at those cool tabs!

(Look up in the black) Yea, those tabs there! I added tabs to the menu that link to the category archives. Why did I do that – to make your viewing of this wonderful blog even easier! Say you only … Continue reading

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Gotta try a Minneola!

I love most everything about Fresh Direct. I am a huge fan and highly recommend it to every New Yorker. Since I have started buying from Fresh Direct, I have found myself much more adventurous in trying new fruits and … Continue reading

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I love my WeWOOD Watch!

I am so excited about my new watch! It’s made out of the wood from the red wing celtis tree, which is often used for flooring. And although it’s big on my wrist, because it is made out of wood … Continue reading

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The many uses for Vogue

First I’ll say that I love magazines! I probably subscribe to too many, as I never have enough time to read them and they seem to constantly pile up. It turns out, almost without realizing it, I have started using … Continue reading

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My Favorite Teas

I will be the first to say that I consume an above average amount of tea and I see nothing wrong with it! Tea is relatively cheap and much healthier anything I would be drinking as an alternative. I have … Continue reading

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Jimmy/Jerry/Jury Rigged – what is it called?

My father kindly pointed out to me that in my paperwhite maintenance post I say “Jimmy-rigged”, which isn’t the right term. So I looked it up! The correct term is “Jury rigged” and it actually has an interesting origin: Jury … Continue reading

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