This isn’t the first time I have gushed over my love of sushi on the blog. Some throwback posts here and here if you’re feeling nostalgic. Sushi has been my favorite food for as long as I can remember. In recent years it has been all about the sashimi. (I will have rice every now … More Nobu + Hara Hachi Bu
Happy Labor Day! Hopefully a weekend full of picnicking under the summer sun is on the horizon for you! I loooove an excuse to eat outdoors. We are going through a major heat wave in SoCal right now, and the last thing I want to do is make any food that requires the kitchen to … More Lentil+ Fig+Chopped Veggie Salad
Summa summa tiiiime! If you don’t have at least one picnic/ beach bbq/ al fresco dining situation during the summer, are you even living? Outdoor dining is one of my favorite parts about the sunshine season. It is care-free, relaxing, and adventurous all at once. I can’t think of anything better than enjoying some delicious … More Summer Bikini Picnic
Summa summa time! Hands down my favorite time of the year. Everyone relaxes a bit (which I def need to do), the days are longer, and there is a feeling of freedom and adventure in the air. When it’s hot outside and beach days are on the horizon, my go-to snack or meal becomes the … More Lemon+Mint Summer Smoothie
Hey, hey 🙂 Long time no chat, and I will totally own up to my absence on b&b. We all have those busy seasons where life happens, and I am finally seeing the light at the end of my “first year of grad school” tunnel. Out with the research papers and in with the recipes … More On Body Confidence + The Power of a Photo
Hey, hey, hey! Currently having a relaxing Sunday night catching up on my DVRÂ (anyone a fan of The Arrangement??). It has been an amazing Earth Day weekend here in San Diego- the weather was flawless. I spent plenty of time enjoying the sunshine and walking barefoot on the beach while watching the sunset. SUCH a … More Current Obsessions in Natural Skincare
Hey guys! Where did February go?! I feel like I was just celebrating Valentine’s Day and now I’m getting stoked for Spring Break. I don’t have any exciting travel plans yet, but San Diego seems to be a top vacation spot anyway, so do I really need to leave??? Spoiled, I know. If anyone is … More Cauliflower Rice Kimchi Bowls
So today we are talking a super easy, but very classy recipe: tapenade. Tapenade is typically made with black olive varietals, like kalamata olives, along with capers and anchovies. I decided to shake it up and use my fave olive, the castelvetrano. It is light, buttery, nutty, and almost a bit “green” in flavor. It’s … More Boujee Olive Tapenade
Tomorrow (February 2) is Crepe Day! In France, this holiday is actually called La Chandeleur. In case you are interested in the history and not just the crepes, it’s a religious holiday that marks the day of the presentation of baby Jesus to the temple. There are also some parallels to our Groundhog Day, where … More Matcha Crepes with Matcha Cashew Creme
Today’s post is a fun one! (I know “date paste” sounds a bit questionable, but bear with me). It’s a quick, easy recipe that literally anyone can make. Honestly, it is next to impossible to make this wrong. All you need are Medjool dates (truly nature’s candy, as they are quite sweet and almost caramel-y), and water. … More Sweet and Easy Date Paste
bouquets and baguettes 