There’s a first time for everything. I am not proud to admit this but, I’ve gone 30 years of my life without ever using a slow cooker. Can you believe it? I know. As someone that prides themselves in owning many kitchen gadgets and has a full time job that does not revolve around cooking, I […]
Last night, I was in the mood to try something new for dinner. I wanted something light, easy to prepare, visually pleasing and of course, something yummy. I’ve been craving umami flavors a lot lately, specifically the earthy tastes featured in so many delicious Asian meals, so…I decided to take a crack at making the famous Vietnamese Banh […]
The other night, my best friend and I were craving what I like to call the holy trinity of Italian ingredients – cheese, tomatoes, and fresh bread. Not a big surprise here as 50% of the time we want Mexican food and the other 50% of the time we want Italian food. 🙂 We were […]
Sometimes there’s nothing better than a childhood favorite to satisfy your cravings. I remember eating sloppy joes a lot as a child, however now when I look back and think about the canned mystery meat I ate as a child it makes me cringe slightly at the notion. Nonetheless, I will not allow my adult […]
On a recent adventure to my local market I was struck with inspiration. I was perusing the fruit section and saw something new, something different then the berries, grapes, and peaches that have been present all summer long. I saw fresh figs, yum! Now, I will admit this, typically if I experience figs it’s usually […]
I could eat Mexican food everyday of my life and be completely satisfied. Is there anything better than a salty tortilla with spicy cheesy goodness? Really though, tacos, burritos, enchiladas… these are a few of my favorite things. 🙂 This weekend I made a feast of tasty goodness to indulge my craving. What was the […]
I’m a true California girl and take pride in being from what I think is the most beautiful state in the country. We have everything: the mountains, a beach you can actually swim in, fabulous restaurants, delicious wine, and fantastic shopping all at our finger tips! What I enjoy most about living in this little […]
On a cold night there is nothing better than a warm hearty dish and since St. Patrick’s day is just around the corner I decided to be adventurous and make Cottage Pie. Cottage pie is also known as Shepard’s pie, it is a traditional UK dish that usually consists of a base made from beef, lamb, or […]
I frequently make pizza, without exaggeration I probably have it at least once a week. I never tire of pizza. Like sandwiches, pizzas are like a blank canvas, you can add any toppings or sauces that you want. Pizza is perfectly acceptable to have on any occasion too, you can dress it up or down. Recently I made BBQ […]
The other night I felt like taking risks. I chose Valentine’s day dinner to debut a new dish! Quite a gutsy thing to do if you ask me. I could have gone with a trusty standard but I wanted to be bold. The stakes were high, it could have ended up in disaster but instead it […]
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