Summer is just around the corner (though I argue Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the season), which means now is the time to start whipping up cold soups. Mad respect if you are one of those people who looooves a piping hot bowl of soup when it’s 80 degrees and sunny (I can’t), … More Creamy Broccoli Soup
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, I’m comin’ atcha with a refreshing beverage you can sip while you munch on guacamole and fish tacos. This mocktail is the perfect drink to serve up for all of your summer entertaining because the color is gorgeous (instagram worthy), and it is totally hydrating. I call it … More Pink-o de Mayo: Refreshing Hibiscus Mocktail
One of the best ways to get the freshest local and seasonal foods is to hit up the Farmer’s Market. If you have access to a Farmer’s Market near you, you are so lucky!! Here in SoCal, we are very fortunate to have Farmer’s Markets all year long, and pretty much every day of the … More Farmer’s Market Finds+What to Make With Squash Blossoms
I have a confession. I am addicted to avocado. I need to enjoy it at least 3 times a week, or I feel like there is a spot in my stomach that is longing for something more. One of the simplest, most versatile ways to whip up an avocado meal/snack is avocado toast. It seems … More Avo All Day
By now, I’m sure you have heard of “spiralized” vegetables. If not, a quick search on the internet or Pinterest will clue you in. Basically, using a spiralizer can turn pretty much any vegetable or fruit into… yep, you guessed it, spiral shapes! I have this Paderno Spiralizer, and I love it, because it has … More Spiralize all the Veggies: Stir-Fried Zucchini Noodles with Pan-Seared Scallops
Life gets crazy-busy sometimes (ok, maybe all the time). When you get hit with an intense schedule, what do you tend to reach for to fuel yourself? A cup of coffee? A candy bar? Do you sit at your desk and nosh on chips instead of an actual meal? Today I wanted to give you … More Enoki and Salmon Soup
Happy October!!! I love this time of year because I absolutely adore pumpkin! Nothing says “Fall” quite like pumpkin. I mean, really, what other vegetable do we use to decorate with??? (Spinach garlands, anyone?) Seriously, though, pumpkin is SO full of yummy health benefits- until it hits store shelves in super processed, sugar saturated, artificially … More Perfect Pumpkin Parfaits
When you go out to a restaurant, it is probably pretty likely that you have a “go- to” item or two in mind before you even have the menu in hand. For me, it is the beet salad. If there is any salad on the menu that contains beets, you can pretty much guarantee that … More My Obsession With the Beet Salad
bouquets and baguettes 