Can we talk about my uncontrollable obsession for skinny fries. They are just so perfect. So skinny and crisp and perfectly seasoned. They are too good to pass up! Especially when seasoned with Pecorino cheese and freshly cut basil! While they might be skinny they certainly don't help you fit into skinny jeans, but seeing as [...]
Is there really anything better than a Paprika Roasted Chicken? I'm talking about whipping out the roasting pan, slathering the chicken with spices and then roasting it in the oven for a little over and hour, so by the time it's cooked, your entire home smells like the most delicious meal ever? It's one of [...]
You see, I had the best of intentions to do a little veggie cleanse starting yesterday. But then I had a mega craving for gnocchi and it all went out the window. So I'm starting fresh today and piling my plate high with healthy things like vegetables, salads, fruits and this green goddess dressing! Now [...]
Have you guys ever grilled pickles? What? Did some of you say no?! Well, today’s your day, because that is what’s going on in my kitchen right this very minute. My love for quality pickles has been in full force the last few years. And these Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic pickles make accessing epic pickles [...]
You know those recipes that you just want to make every night for 2 weeks straight? This Cedar Plank Salmon with Blistered Tomatoes is one of them! I also do a cedar plank salmon with mango salsa, which is an equally delightful combo. As you can see, I've been obsessed with tomatoes this week. I've [...]
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I take my summertime dinner party planning very seriously. The menu needs to be crafted to perfection. All the flavors need to work together to ensure that the end result is not only gorgeous but delicious. And you can bet that these Grilled Sweetpotato Wedges with a Cilantro Vinaigrette Dipping Sauce are a natural fit for countless summer [...]
We've all heard of BYOB right? (bring your own booze) Well, today I'm all about BYOAF. Bring your own airplane food. Last week I flew from LA to NYC and had about .08 seconds to prep for the trip since it was so last minute and found myself on the plane, without anything to eat, [...]
So if you’ve never met me in real life, or you don’t check instagram like its your job, you probably won’t know that I’m obsessed with cats. I’m totally that cat lady. And it can’t be stopped. My cat, Stella, is a bit of a diva. But that means nothing because I love her to [...]
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When I tell you that Salvador is not to be missed, I genuinely mean it! If you love food then I can promise you that you’ll fit right into the Bahia culinary scene. Criss crossing the city from top to bottom, we stopped at local restaurants and sampled everything Bahia had to offer. From 5 [...]
Rio is a city bursting with color, art, beaches and beautiful people and vibrant sunsets, especially when viewed off the Windsor Atlantica, the tallest building in Rio where we stayed! We spent our time in Rio de Janeiro making our way around the entire town from Copacabana Beach to Ipanema, to Sugarloaf Mountain and the Cristo Redentor. [...]
You guys, it’s time! I’m fresh off the plane from another amazing South American adventure (this time to Brazil with TAM Airlines!!) and I can’t wait to share everything I’ve seen, learned, experienced and enjoyed. It was an epic trip to say the least, filled with landscapes, beautiful animals, insanely colorful cities, amazing food and [...]
With Thanksgiving officially less than 2 weeks away, I thought I'd share my menu! I won't lie, I've had this planned since September. To put it mildly, I'm an obsessive planner. It's just how my world turns. I also like to plan ahead because we're spending Thanksgiving at my parents house this year and while [...]
Have you ever just walked into a setting and felt immediately at home?That's basically what I felt like the moment I stepped foot into the Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa in the Atacama desert up in Northern Chile. After experiencing 2 large cities to start our #onlyinsouthamerica excursion, Santiago and Valparaiso, I was pumped to [...]
Today let's talk about going out to eat! I want to share some of my favorite finds for where to eat in Los Angeles. I get a handful of emails a week from readers who are coming to CA and want to know where to eat in Los Angeles! And they want to real deal, [...]
I think it's totally fascinating to hear about what a typical day looks like in someones life. One of my friends Koko from Koko Likes does it all the time! And Damaris from Kitchen Corners did it a few weeks ago And then I was reading my bff's blog, Matt Bites and he did one [...]
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