It still happens without warning. I’ll make something, want to tell her how it came out, and reach for my phone, but then I remember she’s gone.

I went back to Puerto Rico, where my grandma and my aunt live, and together we started recreating her recipes and writing them down. Each one, before anything else gets lost.

And it is my hope, you call the people you still can. ❤️ ...

Two years ago, my husband watched me struggle to make it around the block, and yesterday, he watched me cross a finish line at a 7:03 pace. As I ran, I reflected that the distance between those two moments isn’t something I’ll measure in miles, but in the decisions I made when it would have been easier not to. This is a reminder to do the hard things. Save this for a day you need it and share it with someone who may need it too. ❤️

A huge thank you to my husband, family, friends, @cacorunners, @sdcorre, and @carrefourrd, and every single one of you that continues to follow my journey. Forever grateful. ...

The simplest meals made with intention are always the most satisfying.

I used to order sandwiches without thinking twice, but with quality ingredients, nothing complicated, it turns into something else entirely. The silkiest, creamiest sandwich, finished with peppery, juicy toppings and a drizzle of olive oil. It’s no wonder I’ve stopped ordering when I can make this at home.

Save this for the weekend and tag the person you’re inviting over. ...