Leftover Halloween Candy Sugar Cookies
Am I the only one who stole Halloween candy (a lot) from the children in my life? When do you get old enough to have some self control? Shouldn’t that […]
Root Beer Float Redo: Caramel Apple Float
I know everyone says this but each year it feels more and more true — time flies. I’m not ready to say goodbye to October. Once I concede the end […]
Setting the Stage: Unexpected Dinner Guest – Completed Project
This time of year unexpected guests have a way of popping up. “Hey honey ‘so-and-so’ is in town visiting family for the Holidays, he/ she is going to stop by […]
Comfort Food Redo: Havarti, Pear & Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich with French Onion Soup
I love the idea of taking simple childhood comfort food and reworking it to reflect a more sophisticated palate. As a kid I lived on grilled cheese sandwiches. My childhood […]
Artist Date: The Getty Villa, Malibu
I love an Artist Date. Sometimes in the middle of everything that life throws at you an unexpected AD is a lifesaver. Last week, when the house was feeling a […]
3 Ways: Passion Fruit
Since discovering the amazing-ness of becoming proficient in the kitchen, I find that I approach a lot of things differently. Take something seemingly unrelated like souvenirs. Yes, I’m talking about […]
3 Ways: Coconut Water
Who hasn’t heard of coconut water and it’s many health benefits? Chances are you know it’s low in calories and has more potassium than four bananas. And you probably have […]
Artist Date: Grand Central Market
I was recently in New York City and while there I was surprised at what a “fearless explorer” I had become. I was all over that city, at all hours […]
3 Ways: Pumpkin
This is my last fall in Chicago. Although, I’m super excited to finally be in a place where it makes sense to move back home to CA, I’m already so […]
