Posts by Serena Wolf
Nighttime Skincare Routine Update
Few people love skincare products as much as this weird blog lady. I’m shamelessly addicted to the pursuit of youthful, glowy skin, and if my mother’s any indication, I probably always will be. It appears to be genetic. I’m constantly testing new products, but I’ve settled into a pretty consistent evening routine over the past…
Read MoreRoasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Everyone’s talking about Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up show on Netflix. I haven’t seen it. And honestly, I probably never will. I haven’t even finished re-watching all of Dawson’s Creek yet (still have 2 more seasons to go…I’m committed), and I simply don’t have enough time. I’m very busy and important. That’s the party line. The…
Read MoreMy Favorite Food and Drink Brands
As someone who spends more time cooking than not, I run through my fridge and pantry staples at a rapid clip. Over the years, I’ve experimented with countless brands of everything from olive oil to tequila, and while I’ll always continue to test new thangs (you know I live to guinea pig in all areas…
Read MoreSheet Pan Salmon with Charred Broccoli, Oranges, and Sesame-Soy Dressing
I hope you’re excited for some serious oversharing today, friends, because we’re continuing Domesticate Me’s favorite annual tradition of emptying the nets!! For those who don’t know, “emptying the nets” is the cathartic exercise of writing out the year’s highs and lows in order to celebrate the positives and let the negatives float off into…
Read MoreThe 5-Day Reset
As we’ve discussed at length many times before, the wellness world goes batshit crazy come January 1. There are cleanses and products coming at you from every direction, and it’s easy to become swept up in the madness. Don’t get me wrong, I fully support New Year’s resolutions, general goal setting, and giving yourself a…
Read MoreThe Reset Salad
Greetings, friends!! Weird blog lady checking in from across the pond. I am severely jet-lagged but also extremely chuffed to be holed up in a cozy cabin in the English countryside for the next few days with my book. And a fancy claw-footed tub. And my roommate, obviously. (On an unrelated note, I’ve had two…
Read MoreWinter Skincare Favorites
I enjoy many aspects of winter. After all, Christmas, knitwear, cozy comfort food, and cocooning are some of my all-time favorite things. Not to mention the fact that winter is drunk bath season. Joy of joys! With that said, my skin does not love winter. In fact, it HATES it. As I’ve mentioned many times before,…
Read MoreButternut Squash Flatbread with Sausage and Caramelized Onions
My roommate and I typically throw two big annual shindigs: Cinco de Mayo and Logena Christmas. I love them both dearly—and it feels wrong to pick a favorite—but if we’re being honest, I’ve always sliiightly preferred the holiday celebration. Not only does it let me tap into my inner Buddy the Elf, but it also…
Read More15 Festive Finger Foods For Holiday Entertaining
It’s Friday, holiday madness is in full swing, and we’re long overdue to chat easy entertaining! As per usual, I’m fashionably late to the virtual party… When it comes to holiday soirées, I like to keep the spread as simple as humanly possible, so I can focus on hugging my favorite people and drinking champagne…
Read More2018 Holiday Gift Guide For Dudes
Heyooo. Me again. Are you sick of Gift Guide Week yet?! Don’t answer that because either way, I’ve got one more for you. Can’t stop, won’t stop. We’ve covered gifts for the domestic gods and goddesses, the beauty and wellness junkies, and the home and style peeps, but we’ve yet to tackle what is arguably…
Read More2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Home Décor and Style Enthusiasts
Holiday Gift Guide Week continues!!!!!!! I seem to be growing increasingly enthusiastic by the day. (Sorry?) We’ve covered the domestic gods and goddesses, and the wellness and beauty junkies, and today we’re talking present picks for the home and style obsessed. From the perfect silk button down to my favorite not-too-smelly candles, I’m hoping you’ll…
Read More2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Wellness & Beauty Junkies
As I’ve mentioned many times before, Gift Guide Week brings me an insane amount of joy, but today’s guide was particularly fun for me to put together. It’s lucky that this post doesn’t have a video component because it would literally be me in a red and green onesie performing a spirited (and tone deaf)…
Read More2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Domestic Gods and Goddesses
The holidays are upon us, friends!!! I’m currently staring at my to-be-decorated Christmas tree, listening to Mariah Carey Christmas in shorts (because the handle on my radiator fell off and is now perpetually set to “tropical”), and feeling very excited about the next few weeks. I fall distinctly into the Buddy the Elf category of…
Read MoreThanksgiving Quinoa Bake
Tomorrow’s the big day, people!! How you feeling? Strong? Medium? Hot mess?! If you’re anything like your weird blog lady, you may be mildly crazed right now, but don’t worry. We’re gonna crush. I know it. A little pep talk for my nervous cooks/hosts: Breathe. Everything doesn’t need to be perfect—people are just grateful that…
Read MoreMy Favorite Medium Trashy Books
I’ve always been a big reader. As much as I love TV, and I love it a lot, a good book will always be my favorite form of entertainment. (FYI, fellow anxious peeps, reading is great for managing anxiety!!) I enjoy the occasional literary classic or purely education tome, sure, but in general, I prefer…
Read MoreThree Cheese Pumpkin Mac with Pancetta and Sage
Like I’ve said many times before, my Thanksgiving menu is traditional/non-negotiable, and I wouldn’t dream of including the outrageously delicious Three Cheese Pumpkin Mac with Pancetta and Sage on your screen. But things aren’t always about ME (shocker), especially when it comes to T-Day sides, and dreaming up an annual offering is as important a…
Read MoreOne-Pot Noodles with Chicken, Butternut Squash and Bok Choy
It’s full-blown Thanksgiving madness on the Internets right now, which I obviously support. God knows I love T-Day. But since we’re a week out, I figure you’ve likely got your menu locked in at this point (if not, these are my best offerings) and may be down with some everyday fare. I mean, we’ve all…
Read MoreMy Best Thanksgiving Recipes
T-14 days people. Thanksgiving is my favorite non-present holiday, and I am downright giddy with anticipation right now. I live for this meal. Fun Fact: My family used to have a second full Thanksgiving dinner every July when I was a kid just because I love it so much. I’m big on tradition and nostalgia, so…
Read MoreFall Sheet Pan with Butternut Squash, Chicken Sausage, and Red Onion
Somebody sent me an amazing New Yorker cartoon last weekend entitled “Drunk Bath Season” that perfectly encapsulates why I love fall/winter so much. (It is now also a prime contender for the title of my future memoirs, although I’m rather attached to “I Still Cry All The Time.”) But since one cannot spend her days…
Read MoreRefreshing Cranberry Moscow Mule
This Moscow Mule recipe is a twist on the classic vodka cocktail, thanks to a splash of refreshing, tart-sweet cranberry juice. Enjoy this cranberry Moscow mule over the holidays, or any time you like! Greetings, friends! It’s Friday. We’ve got cocktails! And yesterday, I turned in my manuscript for Dude Diet Dinnertime. Today is a…
Read More12 Sassy Desk Lunches For Fall
I live for lunchtime. Being self-employed means that I’m able to up the ante on the lunch front and whip up something delicious on a whim, which is a luxury I don’t take for granted. The ability to sneak in a little time with a good podcast or my favorite teen soap characters (currently either…
Read MorePersonal Frittata with Prosciutto, Herb Goat Cheese, and Arugula
Re-watching Queer Eye Tears and back-to-basics meals Cookbook deadline, help! This is a haiku I wrote that I feel accurately depicts my life right now. (Thank you for supporting my artistic flair.) To those wondering why I would ever expose myself to the emotional rollercoaster that is Queer Eye leading up to my book deadline…
Read MoreMorning Skincare Routine Update
As you may or may not know, this weird blog lady is a shameless skincare junkie. Call me superficial (thank you!), but healthy, glowing skin brings me an absurd amount of joy, and I shall happily continue to pursue it until my dying day. For better or worse, I’m always experimenting with new products, which…
Read MoreButternut Squash Noodle, Black Bean, and Kale Enchilada Bowls
My best friend Google Analytics tells me that a lot of you are searching for Whole30, “detox,” and “cleanse” recipes on the site lately. This trend speaks to me because I, too, feel like September is an excellent time to get one’s shit together on the healthy eating front. New (school) year, new you, etc.…
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