Ok so…this is actually an excerpt from this book I’ve been writing for years. It’s mainly just essays from pivotal points in my life, mixed in with some recipes that were inspired by the stories. Where do I get off writing a book about my life thinking that anyone will […]
Author: Dara
London 2022: Food & Drink Recap
I’m one of those people who likes to plan my trips around my meals. There have been times when I created a spreadsheet of places that I wanted to visit, color coded by neighborhood and ranked by order of importance. This was not one of those times. This was my […]
London 2022: Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
As some of you may know, I took a quick trip to London last week and just got back yesterday. I am still a little jet lagged and tired from all the running around, but I had a few thoughts that I wanted to put on paper (or screen). And […]
But How Do I Go Viral on Instagram?!
I’ve been thinking a lot about the phrase “going viral” lately for a few reasons (aside from the fact that I’ve had Covid all last week – slightly different kinda viral), but the main one is that I think our goals have changed with social media. “Going viral” is now […]
Being Single & Happy in Your Late 30’s
My birthday was this past Monday (4/11), and I don’t typically celebrate my birthday in a BIG way, but year after year, one thing remains the same: the self reflection induced anxiety rears its ugly head. HOORAY. Ok so to unpack a bit…I don’t have any real, significant reasons for […]
What Are Pod Groups on Instagram?
If you are a creator, brand, or small business owner, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the term “pod group” before (they’re sometimes referred to as “Engagement Pods” as well). I was actually surprised at how many people reached out last week wanting to learn more about them, so here’s […]
Photography: Rule of Thirds, Explained
I had a new intern/assistant start with me last week, and we went on a photoshoot together at La Pecora Bianca in Bryant Park (wonderful Italian food, and one of my first clients back when I started my biz in 2018). While we were there, we discussed various food photography […]
4 Charles Prime Rib: Burger or French Dip?
This original post is from my Substack Newsletter, Musings of a Misfit Creative. Sign up for that here! I won’t always double post them, but this one felt fitting for the blog too. Enjoy. It’s a tricky question, but first you might be asking: who the hell is thinking about […]
Cooking Online: Then VS Now
As I was coming up with my next little “sketch” for TikTok, I was watching a “cooking video” on Instagram and felt like I may or may not have a seizure. Everything moves so fast, no wonder these kids go viral. You quite literally have to watch 3-4 times just […]
How to Fight Imposter Syndrome
I love working for myself, don’t get me wrong, but there are times when I just feel like someone threw me into a steaming pile of shit with no shovel. And even if I had a shovel, would that really solve my problems? I’m in a massive pile of shit […]