Ally Vitale

Fish & Chips….but, she put her American spin on it. Crisped cod, smashy peas, deeply roasted potatoes—who needs a fryer anyways?! It’s not traditional, but, it’s cozy, maybe a little cheeky, and very, very good. The Crown & Claw version of a classic. Full recipe on my Substack (link in bio) ✨ . . . #fishandchips #homecooking #pubvibes #explorepage #springcooking tavern vibes, coastal cooking, comfort food, roast potatoes, from my kitchen, Baltimore eats, rowhouse cooking, foodie

Hi—I’m Ally. If you’re looking for me, you’ll usually find me cooking something cozy, mixing a cocktail, chasing flowers, twirling about in a pretty frock, laughing with my besties at the barre, obsessing over Baltimore, or daydreaming about London. Add in a little theatre, my family, the occasional horse show, and a house that’s always ready for guests…and that’s pretty much my world—I’m so happy to share it with you ✨ Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I’m so glad you’re here—if this seems like your vibe, I’d love if you gave me a follow and stuck around. Tell me, what do you want to see more of? 🤍 . . . #HostAtHome #CocktailsAtHome #EastCoastLiving #CozyCooking #LifestyleCreator

It’s birthday month! 🥂🎂 As I rapidly approach…*whispers* …41, I figured now would be a good time for a little reintroduction—start at the very beginning, so to speak. 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Ally. Charm City fan girl leading the most amazing crew over at @barmethodbaltimore . When I’m not at the barre, I’m probably in the kitchen, at the barn, or, the theater. Cooking is my love language. I make a mean maple old fashioned. My closet is wholly leggings or dresses, no in between. My Texas twang comes with a Pimm’s. And Old Bay. Red lipstick always. I love cozy pub, a drink with my besties, endless beach days, everything pink, an iced oat milk latte—extra shot, London in the fall (and spring, and, and), Baltimore nights, passport stamps, and a killer funfetti cake. Probably singing a showtune. Or anything Backstreets Boys. Julie Andrews is my forever queen. Will travel the world for the best Caesar salad. Forever chasing that Nancy Meyers vibe, Jessica Day sparkle, and Sutton Foster laugh. I’m so glad you’re here. 💕 Now. What did I miss? What do you want to know? Tell me! And while we’re at it, tell me about you! . . . . #gettingtoknowyou #allaboutme #gettoknowme #funfacts #baltimoregirlie #charmcitygirl #nancymeyersaesthetic #cute #explore #aboutme #birthdaymonth #celebrate #dietcokegirl All about me, get to know me, birthday moth, celebrate, Baltimore, east coast girl, Nancy Meyers vibe, happy birthday, forty and fabulous,

I started this page last April and had grand plans to bake a celebratory “one year” cake. April came and went, and if I’m honest… so did my plan. I started Ally Absolutely during a really hard season. Somewhere between recipes and cocktails and quiet moments in my kitchen, it became something more. Now the barre studio I’ve owned and poured my heart into for ten years is closing at the end of May. Everything feels a little uncertain… a bit confusing and wide open. So instead of celebrating what was, I made a cake for what’s next. I don’t have a whole plan yet. But I have this. And I have you. And that feels like enough to begin again. 🥂 📖 full story in my substack, link in bio ✨ . . . #newbeginnings #lifechanges #midlife #movingon #frommykitchen starting over, new career, goals, life goals, career change, new chapter, hopeful, personal growth, new adventures

Neighborhood kids running through the house, doors slamming every five minutes, and a batch of orange marmalade muffins waiting for them. A little bit of chaos, a little bit of magic ✨🍊 I love these muffins and this recipe is so easily adapted for varying additions. I was in an orangey mood so we made marmalade muffins—and as you can see, my youngest approved! 🛒 INGREDIENTS * ��1¾ cup all-purpose flour * ��1/2 cup granulated sugar * ��2 teaspoons baking powder * ��¼ teaspoon salt * ��1/4 cup milk * ��1 beaten egg * ��¼ vegetable oil * ��1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1 teaspoon cinnamon * ��Zest of 1 orange * �3 heaping tablespoons orange marmalade 🧈METHOD 1. ���Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and make a well 2. ���In another bowl, combine egg, milk and oil. Add all at once to flour mixture 3. ���Stir until just combined—will be lumpy 4. ���Add orange zest, vanilla extract and marmalade. 5. ���Stir until combined. 6. ���Spoon batter into 12 greased or lined muffin tins 7. ���Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes 8. ���Let cool, remove from tin, eat 3 before anyone notices I hope you love these! Let me know if you make them 🧡 As always, I’m so glad you’re here! If you like what you see, a like, comment, share or save means the world. The more the merrier and our little pub. Pull up a stool, I’ll pour you a pint 🍻 . . . . #baking #muffinrecipes #kidfriendlybaking #busymom #homecook orange muffins, orange marmalade, cooking, easy bakes, easy recipes, cooking with kids

✨ Foolproof Chicken Thighs ✨ Yes you can!! I have a lot of varieties of roasted chicken on this space, it’s true—but, it’s so versatile, downright easy, flexible, and, ya look like a champion pulling it out of the oven. Consider this your nudge to try it. 🛒 INGREDIENTS • Bone in, skin on chicken thighs • Citrus • Herbs • Butter • seasonings to taste 🐓 METHOD Preheat your oven to 450°. Season your chicken, both sides. Place chicken in a baking dish lined with citrus and herbs. Top with butter, herbs, citrus again. Place in oven for 40-60minutes until cooked to 165°. Remove from oven and let rest. Serve alongside anything you’ve got! We’re big fans of beans and greens, roasted broccoli or garlicky spinach over here. I think we have a jumping off point for a whole roast chicken….stay tuned. 👀 Thank you all for being here! Reminder that a like, comment, share, or save means (and helps!) so much as we grow this little community. The more the merrier at our pub. Pull up a stool, I’ll pour you a pint 🍻 . . . #roastchicken #recipes #homecooked #fyp #homechef Easy dinner, what’s for dinner, roast chicken, cooking, from my kitchen, meals at home, family dinner

it’s patio szn, babes sunshine, snackie plates, good friends, hours of yapping. Bring. It. On. . . . . . #happyhour #patioseason #girlfriends #coffee #winerydates girly lunch, snack plate, charcuterie, patio time, summer lunch, winery, coffee date

Bears. Beets. Burrata Salad. (close enough) Current personality trait: making pretty lunches while rewatching The Office for the 957th time. Peppery greens, sweet beets, crunchy pistachios, with plenty of olive oil and lemon to feel like you’re sitting on a pub patio rather than responding to emails. Very me. Would this have been on the menu at Dwight & Angela’s wedding? Recipe below ⬇️ bears, beets, burrata salad (Battlestar Galactica required) •arugula •cooked beets, chopped (2-3 depending on size) •1/4c chopped pistachios •olive oil •juice of 1/2 a lemon •flaky salt & black pepper •balsamic drizzle Pile your arugula onto a plate, dress with olive oil and lemon. Scatter beets and tear the guests right on top. Finish with pistachios, salt & pepper, balsamic drizzle and call it a day. Crusty bread and a crispy drink are mandatory—unless you want to end up at HR with Toby….. . . . . #theoffice #bearsbeetsbattlestargalactica #burratasalad #prettysalads easy lunch, humor, Schrute Farms, cooking, food, salad on repeat, sitcom, easy recipes, patio lunch, from my kitchen

April was but a blink ✨ Lots of cooking. The stoop got a festive ensemble. I turned my house into a pub for a night. My best friend got married. The sun finally came out. I went to NYC for a women in food conference 🍒 I saw Ragtime—again. I wore cute shoes. I received and promptly hid a box of my favorite goodies from England. The flowers appeared. Onwards and upwards in May, please 💕 👠 @boden 🧥 @aliceandolivia 👗 @elliatt . . . #foodie #cooking #bakedgoods #fashion #travelblogger Boden, cute shoes, travel girlie, April showers, Baltimore in bloom, monthly recap, home chef, supper club, Baltimore, NYC, theater

I pinky promise this has to do with food! Get ready with me before I head out to a soft opening/friends & family night of what I suspect will be my new fave bar in town. See? Good related! Damn it. I need a dress with cocktails on it, don’t I?! Am so so excited for something special to open in this space and can’t wait to report back ✨ @anthropologie dress @snif Crumb Couture perfume . . . . #grwm #BmoreFoodie #Baltimorebars #fyp #anthro Baltimore eats, cocktail bar, dresses, outfits, going out outfit, get dressed

✨🍊 I’m willing the sun to make an appearance with this beachy bright, marmalade spritz. ⛱️ YOU NEED • 2oz vodka (ok I eyeballed it….) • 1tbs orange marmalade spritz • juice of half a lemon • bubbles to top 🍊 TO MAKE Combine vodka, marmalade and lemon juice in an ice filled shaker. Shake aggressively. Strain. Top with bubbles. Pretend you’re on a sunny beach. Repay as needed. . . . . #beachdrinks #summercocktails #spritzseason #orangrspritz #cocktails summer, mixologist, at home cocktails, sunny drinks, summer sips, easy recipes

✨🌸 wishing this dreary weather away and imaging sunny days on the stoop again. I absolutely love getting to dress this ol gal up for the seasons and it’s become such a fun tradition. My greatest joy is when people stop to take pictures or I can hear their squeals of delight from my living room. Long live the rowhome. Which look is your fave? . . . #homedecor #curbappeal #stoopseason #BaltimoreAtHome #rowhouselove front porch, stoop decor, old houses, rowhomes, Baltimore, Baltimore homes, seasonal decor