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Welcome to Zabelicious Life
An online lifestyle magazine full of inspiring stories and recipes from Madison to Madrid.

I'm Janine, a modern mom who wears many hats: journalist, life coach, wife, and entrepreneur. I'm also a connector, explorer, and storyteller at heart.
Zabelicious Life is an online lifestyle magazine that is dedicated to nourishing the soul and feeding the spirit through stories and recipes. It's about travel adventures and family traditions. Reflections on what really matters. People making a difference.
So grab a cup of tea or a glass of bubbly and enjoy the ride!
Picnic season is finally here! I’m craving Grandma’s famous potato salad. No family reunion is complete without it. Once you try it, you’ll see why it’s such a crowd pleaser.
Every day with Grandma was an adventure and her recipe for life was simple. Find out the secret ingredients that made her so special, in my birthday tribute to her.
Have you ever considered giving yourself a pep talk by writing a letter? It might sound silly, but the act of writing a love letter to yourself can be empowering. In honor of Mental Health Month, I invite you to join me on a path to self love and discovery, as we journal it together!
Learn tips from the pros on how to be your own kind of beautiful at any age. Come behind the scenes with me as I get a makeover, with the help of Makeup by Francesca.
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Mom this year? We’ve got a Mother’s Day Gift Guide filled with ideas to help. Hint: handmade gift tags are a wonderful way to wrap up the perfect present for Mum!
Named after Queen Victoria, this delicate cake is a tea time tradition in London. History indicates it was Queen Victoria herself, who made tea parties fashionable by 1855. Get the recipe for this decadent cake, along with some British trivia.
Picnic season is finally here! I’m craving Grandma’s famous potato salad. No family reunion is complete without it. Once you try it, you’ll see why it’s such a crowd pleaser.