Kitchen

  I met Richard a couple years ago and have been a huge fan ever since! He is a successful chef, restauranteur and James Beard Award nominated cookbook author! Not to mention the only Top [...]

Everybody will tell you something different when it comes to a good turkey…and the truth is, there is no right way! We have prepared everything from spatchcock on a grill to tur-duck-en. At [...]

We don’t always think of risotto as a Thanksgiving essential, and we should!! You can infuse so many flavors in to traditional risotto, and you can make a whole bunch all at one [...]

I have been working hard to get myself back in shape after having Ryan. Believe me, being a foodie/ food blogger…this is no easy task!! I came up with this recipe during a sweet craving. [...]

  The holidays are all about rich cozy flavors, and one great trick to have up your sleeve is a perfect brown butter! It can be used in so many different ways…from cookies and cakes to [...]

This spooky time of year calls for all kinds of yummy treats! Usually, Halloween reminds me of candy and anything sugary and delicious. However…LA has decided to give us a few nice gloomy [...]

What a killer side dish for Thanksgiving! Instead of showing up with the traditional (and I actually think kinda yucky) marshmallow sweet potato bake, spice things up! I love sweet potatoes and [...]

I love making pork tenderloin! It truly is such a simple dish and it can take so many different forms. A dry rub gives you a smoky, spicy flavor…while a heaping spoonful of applesauce can [...]

Oh how I love a coffee walk up window! Red Window Coffee is my new favorite place on earth. They are brewin’ up Blue Bottle Coffee…need I say more?? My order?  A New Orleans Cold Brew [...]

Halloween isn’t always just about the candy! Especially if you are an adult (that is trying to lose baby weight..um hello!)… I love making gourmet popcorns for the adults to snack on! [...]