The Lo Life

Over the last seven months I’ve spent living on my own, I’ve realized there are innumerable little pleasures about solo habitation. Like letting a week’s worth of clothes accumulate on the floor, only to decide you’re finally ready to clean at some odd hour of the night. Or checking my iPhone while in the bathtub (don’t judge me). Or this morning’s breakfast of scrambled egg whites, a 100-calorie English muffin spread with sun-dried tomato hummus, and a healthy dash of Indonesian hot sauce from 99 Ranch Market, which looks to me like a masterpiece, but would probably leave my future family with much to be desired.

I love cooking healthy because it’s more of a challenge for me than any other style of cooking. Don’t get me wrong, I can whip up a mean, butter-soaked batch of pancakes like nobody’s business, but today, it’s all about healthy and it’s all for me. Bon appetit!

No my boss did not get me the Tory Burch business card holder I’ve been lusting after to hold my new cards! And it’s pink! *squeals* She really does win the prize for best boss ever. (Taken with instagram)

Pinback. (Taken with Instagram at Belly Up Tavern)

We’re in Idyllwild and there’s snow everywhere! I literally could not be happier right now! (Taken with Instagram at Idyllwild Inn)

I don’t know which I love more: making truffles or giving them. People are always so impressed by my sweet, little treats, but little do they know, they’re a complete cinch to make. But sshh, no one has to know that. No, you slaved all day in the kitchen making the prettiest, richest, most perfect truffles ever. But why does your makeup look flawless and oh, that dress is fabulous. How DO you do it? Easy, darling. Here are some of my favorite recipes.

White Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

Allspice, cinnamon, cloves and ginger: These babies are an explosion of flavor in your mouth, plus white and semisweet chocolate. Yes.

Bourbon-Pecan Truffles

These are courtesy of Martha Stewart and my girl Martha would never steer you or me wrong, so enough said.

Chocolate-Orange Truffles

Topped with candied orange peel slivers, these are my prettiest truffle pick.

Classic Chocolate Truffle

Rich, flavorful, and luxurious, the classic chocolate truffle is best eaten whilst wearing a satin robe and kitten heels. What, that’s just me? In any case, the key to the perfect truffle is the perfect ganache, which is possible only with the perfect chocolate (I like Valrhona and Scharffen-Berger).