All Posts By

Ashley Dingeman

  • Health

    Oh Hello, Friends…

    Hey guys. How have you all been? You might be wondering where I’ve been since August, and the answer is simple: Planning a wedding during a pandemic. In case you were interested… Tim and…

    October 6, 2020
  • Restaurant Reviews

    Dining Out at 9 Miles East

    Contrary to popular belief, healthy food doesn’t have to sacrifice taste. 9 Miles East, located at 64 Excelsior Ave in Saratoga, has no issue proving that philosophy to be true, with a health-focused menu…

    July 24, 2020
  • Product Reviews

    Rolling with Embossed Co.

    Who else LOVES pie in the summertime? Well, I guess I love buy all year round, but there’s something about some berry or apple pie in the heat of summer that just hits differently.…

    July 21, 2020
  • News

    Introducing Mi Casa by Leon’s

    You read that title right: Leon’s is reopening this Wednesday (June 17th) as Mi Casa, a name change that has been in the making for over five years now. Located at 2100 Doubleday Ave,…

    June 16, 2020
  • Uncategorized

    Picnic-Perfect with Fat Paulie’s

    Who else is SO excited that patios are now allowed to be open? Seriously… it’s the little things during these times. While I’m slowly preparing to venture out into the wild again, I have…

    June 9, 2020
  • Uncategorized

    Cacio e Pepe is Having a Moment

    Honestly, I’m not sure why it took so long, but Cacio e Pepe is having a MAJOR moment right now. Originally a Roman cuisine, cacio e pepe means cheese and pepper, and it’s just…

    May 24, 2020
  • News

    Make your Mama Feel Special on Mother’s Day

    This weekend was SUPPOSED to be my bachelorette party, but with that cancelled, I’m 100% focused on Mother’s Day! JK mom, it was always about you. 🙂 Do you have a special tradition you…

    May 6, 2020
  • News

    During Crisis, We Join Together

    Thoughts about how I’d approach a blog on this topic has been weighing on me for weeks. My concern for Coronavirus started back in January, especially with my wedding coming up in June and…

    March 17, 2020
  • Uncategorized

    Alaturco: Where Veggies Shine

    This past year I’ve really adjusted my diet to be more vegetable-focused and less emphasis on meat. There are a lot of reasons I chose to make this lifestyle change, but one promise I…

    March 5, 2020
  • Restaurant Reviews

    Brunch Fuel at The Mercantile

    Have you ever spent days thinking about charger plates? You know, those decorative plates that sit underneath real plates? I’m sorry to admit that recently I have. Wedding planning has been consuming me in…

    February 20, 2020