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Rishil and I went to Gyu San’s soft opening toni

Rishil and I went to Gyu San’s soft opening tonight and couldn’t believe how good this new neighborhood gem is! From the outstanding service (thank you Maki!) to the delicious sushi, to the 🔥 drink list, we were so impressed.

We loved the truffle sushi roll, the spicy miso chicken, the crystal Gyoza, the purple fizz cocktail, and the brisket. It’s a must try if you’re in Arlington! #dcrestaurants #arlingtonva

These easy fish tacos with a spicy mango salsa and

These easy fish tacos with a spicy mango salsa and creamy avocado slaw are one of our weeknight go to meals 🥑 a little Tajin is the perfect seasoning for fish (we go for tilapia or cod), and you can bake, grill, or pan sear the fish.

The slaw is just half of an avocado mashed with cumin, lime, and salt, and used to dress chopped cabbage. Finally, the mango slaw is diced mango, jalapeño, and onion with, you guessed it, more lime and salt. 🥭

Warm up tortillas or serve over rice for an easy and healthy meal! #healthydinner #dinnerideas

This beautiful braised beef stew with cauliflower

This beautiful braised beef stew with cauliflower purée is one of my go to recipes for entertaining since it can hang out in the oven while you handle everything else 🍲 I started out with the Jaques Pépin red wine beef stew and have added my own touches along the way. This Sunday I wasn’t in the mood for wine, so substituted for beef broth, and I find that dropping the temp to 250 degrees and cooking for 4-5 hours tenderizes even the toughest Chuck roast. Top with a slew of herbs and you have the coziest meal! #dinnerideas #healthyrecipes

Getting a facial can be one of the most relaxing a

Getting a facial can be one of the most relaxing and helpful tools for great skin, and after doing them for years I’m sharing what helps me make the most of mine!
1. Book with a quality aesthetician. I go to Irene at @ellaskinstudios in Rockville and she has truly transformed my skin through product recommendations, treatments, and changing my makeup. 💆🏼‍♀️
2. Bring your makeup and skincare with you to your first appointment. I didn’t realize that pretty much all of the products I was using were acne causing, until Ireen looked at them and informed me. We made a bunch of changes and my skin has never been clearer. I wouldn’t have known that without her expert guidance.🧴
3. Take off your Apple Watch. It’s so distracting to feel it constantly buzz with notifications and can ruin the relaxing atmosphere. This makes a big difference for me getting to enjoy the treatment. ⌚️
4. Invest in good products, mine are towards the end of the video. These are what you apply on your skin daily and they make such a difference.

I hope this helps anyone looking to improve their skin! It’s been a journey for me but worth every penny!#dcfacial #hydrafacial

This roasted sausage and pepper sheet pan meal is

This roasted sausage and pepper sheet pan meal is the easiest 30 minute dinner that takes just one pan! Typing the recipe out took almost as much as making it 🤣. Here’s what you need:
-1 lb bell peppers, sliced into large strips
-1 lb cherry tomatoes
-4 cloves of garlic, minced
-1 onion, sliced
-1 lb spicy chicken sausages
-salt, pepper, chili flakes
- 3 tbsp olive oil

1. Preheat your broiler to high.
2. Combine vegetables in a foil-lined sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and flakes. Toss to combine.
3. Place your sausages on top and score them diagonally.
4. Broil for 8 mins, flip the sausages, the broil for another 5 mins, until vegetables are charred and sausages are cooked through.
5. Serve with crusty bread, over cauliflower mash, or on pasta!
#easydinner #healthyrecipes

A whirlwind weekend in Tampa seeing some of our fa

A whirlwind weekend in Tampa seeing some of our favorite people! We started in downtown with coffee in every form to give us energy for all the events we had- highly recommend the honey rose lattes from @foundationcoffeeco and then espresso martinis from @armatureworks_tampa ☕️ We then headed to beautiful Homosassa to celebrate Galvin and Rachel with lots of laughs, delicious food, and the most incredible sunsets. Grateful for a weekend of warm weather, and also so happy to be back home with our sweet Maple girl. I hope you all had a great weekend too!

Rishil and I went on such a fun date night last ni

Rishil and I went on such a fun date night last night to @nasimerestaurant in Old Town Alexandria! It’s a 7-course Japanese tasting menu with the freshest and most creative food- think buttery sashimi, comforting udon noodle soup, and truffle wagyu short rib 😍 in a shock to no one, we went to our favorite @lafromagerie for drinks before/after.

One thing I’ve been doing that helps me stay in the moment and enjoy the present is recognizing that things are time bound. For example, Rishil and I want kids one day and when that happens we won’t be able to just do whatever we want whenever we want. While we were at dinner I pause and savored the moment of freedom and felt so grateful for our lifestyle as it is now ☺️ Give it a try!! #dcrestaurants #mindfulness #datenight #oldtownalexandria

Cooking a meal and hanging with Maple and Rishil a

Cooking a meal and hanging with Maple and Rishil are my favorite things to do after a crazy day. Tonight’s recipe involved @dryfarmwines for me and a bourbon strawberry smash for Rishil 🍓, plus a Vietnamese flank steak bowl for both of us. Very grateful for the creative outlet that cooking gives me! #instafood #healthydinner #dinnerideas

A really good weekend ❤️ we had minimal plans

A really good weekend ❤️ we had minimal plans and went with the flow (very rare for us 🤣) and tried new things that have been on my list:
-Had drinks and apps at @eatatelle. I love their fino Sherry cocktail and the friendly bartenders. The sourdough was so good 🥖
-Ordered so much delicious food from @thipkhaodc. If you love southeast Asian food, you have to try this Laotian gem 🍜
-went rock climbing at @movementgymsdmv. I instantly became obsessed and can’t wait to keep going! 🧗‍♀️

Did you guys try anything new this weekend that we should add to our list? I hope everyone has a great Monday! #dmvdateideas #rockclimbing #laotianfood #dcrestaurants #lifestyleblogger

I have been loving a good mocktail lately and this

I have been loving a good mocktail lately and this sparkling apple cider vinegar drink from @traderjoes has been my go to! 🍹the lemon ginger flavor is delicous, it’s low in sugar, and I’ve been learning about the benefits of ACV on stabilizing blood sugar from @glucosegoddess. Basically it’s a win all around! What are your favorite mocktails? #mocktail #instafood #traderjoesfinds

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