There's been a lot going on lately with the start of my final semester of culinary school, an exciting new job as the new healthy happy hour columnist for Tuja Wellness, other freelance jobs, family visits, supper clubs with friends, and the general business of life.
as first time guest-bedroom-having humans, we have a rule: whenever someone braves the small planes, long drives, and lack of 4g or l.t.e. or whatever in order to just visit us, we have to be as hospitable as possible. five-star hospitable.
Black quinoa (like red) has a firmer texture than the white variety, and makes a great alternative to breakfast cereal. Soft avocado provides a great contrast.
Whenever the weather gets colder, I naturally start turning to noodle soup dinners to warm us up inside & out. Udon noodle soup is one of those dishes that I very seldom make but should make more often now that the winter months are amongst us.
Someone needs to tell California that fall is just around the corner because it is HOT. All caps HOT. Over 100 degrees HOT. On these hottest of September weekends, we filmed a wedding in Sacramento on Saturday. You guys, it was 101 degrees. All outdoors.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo (or any day, really) with these healthy Gluten-Free Avocado Fries with Light Chipotle-Lime Sour Cream. Certain things don't stand a chance in our home. Asheley will find them. And destroy them. Gummy bears. Popcorn. Granola. Swedish Fish. Napa Valley Pinot Noir. Animal Crackers. American Cheese.
These muffins are absolutely delicious. Divinely moist with chunks of banana and hints of cinnamon. Annnnd, these muffins are also good for you. I swear! Why so good? No flour. No butter. No oil. How's that to start? And how's that possible, you ask? The almonds!
Ahhh the weekend is here. I've been craving it like chocolate. Now it's unusual for me to bring you a recipe on a Friday, but I just had to share this epic banana bread with you. Strawberries + Coconut + Chia Seeds. Have you ever heard of such a lovely combination?
I have been on a blog hiatus. You may have noticed. It wasn't intentional, but sometimes life just doesn't let up. You know? Several freelance projects and the day-to-day responsibilities of school/life just made it extraordinarily hard to get back here. I hope you'll forgive me. I've been missing this place a lot.
The holidays are almost here and, not surprisingly, I'm into dipping everything in chocolate! These scrumptious shortbreads, plus 4 more over-the-top cookie recipes, are waiting for you on BAKED today. As if that's not enough, later this week I'll be adding one more cookie recipe to your must-make list this season.