Going to the grocery store these days, things are looking very different. Shelves that were once stocked to the brim are running low, items that were always there suddenly are not. I went to the grocery store right after “lock down” went into effect in California and it was a madhouse. I could not find … More Victory Garden
I am constantly on the lookout for a healthy lunch that can be made ahead of time that isn’t the boring old green salad. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good romaine salad, but sometimes you just need something different. I decided to visit my favorite internet chef, The Smitten Kitchen, for some inspiration … More Carrot Salad
Disclaimer: anything that begins with “lemon-pistachio” is always going to catch my attention straight away! Once again, I dove into my new cookbook, My Paris Kitchen, this weekend to look for something tasty to try. When my eyes fell upon the Lemon-Pistachio Israeli Couscous, I knew it had to be made. Two of my favorite … More Lemon-Pistachio Israeli Couscous
Last week I received my magazines for the month – which is one of my favorite things. I love sitting down with a good magazine and getting lost in recipes, design ideas, and fashion. My go-to magazines right now are Real Simple, Sunset, and weirdly enough, Better Homes & Gardens (the last being something that … More Slow-Roasted Citrus Salmon
*You might have noticed I’ve changed the format of the blog a bit. Instead of blogging five days a week (too much!) I’m now bringing it down to a more manageable three times a week. You were probably getting sick of hearing from me anyway… I was clicking through Pinterest the other day – which … More Lentil and Bean Chili
My daughter loves banana muffins – like loves them. She usually eats two a day, so baking muffins is a weekly thing for me. I have my tried-and-true muffin recipe (thanks Magnolia Table) but I wanted to try something new and also try to clean the recipe up a bit. I went on Pinterest and … More Vegan Maple Pecan Banana Muffins
Smitten Kitchen is one of my all-time favorite blogs to follow. Deb (the genius behind the blog) creates such amazing food from rather simple ingredients. I am always amazed by what I find. This past weekend, I opened my IG account and this amazing photo of a sweet potato dish appeared – and I knew … More Roasted Yams with Chickpeas and Yogurt
Happy Friday! Hard to believe that 2020 is here and in full force! Here are some things that I’ve been eyeing so far this year… If you haven’t checked out Sunset magazine’s Instagram feed- you need to! They post fun places, good food, and adorable houses. How sweet is this farmhouse somewhere in Northern California? … More TGIF- fun finds!
A few years ago when I went vegetarian, I did so mostly for ethical and environmental reasons. I don’t eat a lot of meat – most days in my life are meat free- but I have been incorporating a little more meat into my diet as of late. One thing that I have NEVER made … More Roast Chicken
Yesterday you saw the majesty that was homemade hummus and roasted carrots. Almost a perfect meal, right? I thought this meal looked mighty tasty, but it was missing an element. Right when I finished flipping through Sunset magazine, I happened to pick up my Cravings cookbook by Chrissy Teigen and low and behold she had … More Skillet Bread
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