I was mindlessly scrolling through Instagram the other day and I was stopped in my tracks. On the New York Times Cooking page, I saw the most delectable looking dish – a shredded pork, juicy sauce, and white rice… so yummy! As I read further, I realized it was a slow-cooker recipe which made me … More Honey-Soy Braised Pork
Happy Friday – and more importantly, happy all-about-my-favorite market day! I figured I should dedicate an entire “fun finds” post to TJ’s… since a bulk of paycheck goes there each week! The Breaded Fried Ravioli are the most amazing go-to easy lunch or appetizer I have found! I used to make breaded fried ravioli and … More TGIF – fun finds
It was our monthly department meeting at work, and I was on the lookout for something “springy” to make. I usually do a lemon concoction, but last month I made lemon bars and didn’t want to do a repeat. So, I went to Pinterest to get some inspiration. After searching a few minutes I was … More Hummingbird Cupcakes
When we went to Panino in Los Olivos a few weeks ago, I branched out and tried a new sandwich – The Curry Chicken Salad. This turned out to be an amazing choice… it was fantastic! Back home, I dreamed of this goodness, so I began searching for a curry chicken salad recipe to try. … More Curry Chicken Salad
It’s been a long year… and it was finally time to get away! What could be better than a getaway full of delicious food, lots of wine, and the best of friends?!?! Not much… The Besties and I (and the husbands, too!) booked a weekend to Santa Ynez Valley for Jill’s 50th birthday and the … More Getaway- Sant Ynez Valley
It is the LAST FRIDAY OF MARCH!!! The longest month of the school year is over… and it actually ended up flying by! Guys… April, May, and then June…. we are almost there! One of my very sweet little students brought me a gift last week, a box of homemade macaroons! I was floored by … More TGIF – fun finds
I recently wanted to clean out the freezers – because, apparently I am a food hoarder who is constantly afraid I will not have an ingredient I need, so I buy and store things in the freezer until they are both full and then I have to get creative and cook what I have! So, … More Old-School Baked Ziti
I think I may have found the perfect combo of my love of my smoker and my love of Mexican food. A few weeks ago, Greg and I were getting a beer at a local brewery (Pedals and Pints in Thousand Oaks!) and I noticed that their bar menu had a Smoked Pork Quesadilla on … More Smoked Pork Quesadilla
Honey and Bourbon are a winning combination. Well, I guess maple and Bourbon are too… I guess Bourbon and pretty much everything are pretty damn good together! I think that Bourbon is definitely having its moment in the spotlight, and I find it popping up in a lot of different recipes and on menus. Looking … More Oven-Fried Southern Chicken with Sweet Honey Bourbon Sauce
Happy Friday! This month just keeps on going and I am pleasantly surprised with how quickly the weeks are flying by. March is typically such a drag – and this one just doesn’t seem to be! Can we take a moment to appreciate my friend Jill’s talent at making the perfect cocktail? I was blessed … More TGIF- fun finds
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