You guys!I I'm so excited to kick off a new feature here on WGC! We've been hard at work on some behind the scenes stuff that you'll get to witness very soon! And some of those features are coming to you in the form of new columns!! Like this one - Field Trips! I feel [...]
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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Can we talk about my love affair with Burrata cheese, because it’s intense! Given the opportunity, I could take down a pound or two in a matter of minutes. When it comes to self-control, it goes straight out the window when Burrata cheese is involved! That’s why we’re celebrating today with Spring Pea Crostini with [...]
I'm getting ready to rock an epic Easter brunch this year and these Parmesan Potato Stacks are going to be front and center. I like to think of these as the brunch version of the classic au gratin potatoes and hasselback scalloped potatoes. Simple to make, delicious to eat, and way cute... these really can't [...]
One of my favorite meals as a kid was Cacio e Pepe! Today I'm upping the ante with Cacio e Pepe with Brussels Sprouts. Because really, it's the right thing to do! Cacio e Pepe is quite simply pasta with pepper and a whole boat load of cheese. Can you complain? I think not. Except [...]
So this past weekend I officially became the best neighbor ever, mostly because of this Baked Ravioli. A bit of backstory first… because of What’s Gaby Cooking and the insane amount of recipes that come out of my kitchen on a daily basis, I’m ALWAYS giving away food to my neighbors and making my husband [...]
There are 2 very important things we need to talk about today. The first is this Taco Pizza. But before we get into that, I have a serious confession... We caved. We got HBO and started watching True Detective. We're 2 episodes in and I'm hooked. (go figure. I know you're all shocked as this [...]
My last stop on this #onlyinsouthamerica journey took me deep into Brazil. 2 planes, 3 buses, 2 boats and a handful of hours later, I found myself at the Juma Amazon Lodge tucked away into the Amazon Rainforest. I arrived to the lodge after witnessing a beautiful amazon sunset and then proceeded to spend the [...]
I often crave burgers. Big fat juicy burgers, sweet potato burgers burgers, bean burgers, chicken burgers, turkey burgers... if it's sandwiched in a bun, it's on my list. I'm flexible on what kind of meat is in between the bun but one thing that no burger is complete without it avocado. Obviously. Duh. Veggie burgers [...]
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 [...]
Brigadeiro, essentially a Brazilian chocolate bonbon or truffle, has been on my mind since returning from Brazil! While there, I sampled it in it's true form, in ice cream form, and in a variety of other dessert applications. And I've been obsessed ever since. Why I Love This Recipe It's really one of the easiest [...]
Where do I even begin? You know how people have spirit animals? Well, I think I have a spirit city, and that’s 100% Salvador, Brazil! Never having heard much about Salvador prior to my trip, I went in blind. I knew it was north of Rio and that it was on the water, but other than [...]
Our culinary tour of Brazil is going strong! Last week we indulged in a few caipirinhas, yesterday was some Pesto Broccoli inspired by one of my fav restaurants in Rio and this week we're loading up with Pão de Queijo! Just you wait to see what I have in store for next week 🙂 Pão de [...]
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 [...]
Did you think the girl that wrote the avocado cookbook would forget about guacamole for the super bowl?!?!?! I don’t think so! It’s the main event. It goes on everything. On top of the chili, nachos, sweet potatoes, you name it and it’s going to have guacamole on it. I’ve picked out my favorite guacs [...]
It’s time to get serious. Game day. Super Bowl. Football. Finger Food. It’s all going down in a few days and we’ve got to be prepared. I’m talking seriously prepared. We need menus, and shopping lists, and cocktails. We’re not messing around this year. I’ve rounded up my all time favorite Super Bowl snacks so [...]
Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. Say that 10 times fast. This past weekend was pretty lazy. Partially because we couldn't be bothered going out and getting dressed, and partially because the amount of TV that was on Sunday night was mind boggling. I mean we had to catch the globes, downton abbey, shameless, house of lies [...]
Let's talk about bacon. Bacon Cotija Guacamole to be exact! It's the only guacamole that will warm ya right up on these chilly winter days. Because there's warm bacon in it, and cheese... naturally! Today's a bit of surprise! A whole slew of fab food bloggers wanted to surprise Bev and throw her a virtual [...]
Salted Caramel Swirl Brownies! So good, you'll need to practice some serious self control when it comes to these 🙂 I’m officially declaring this week the week of baked goods. I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time covered in butter, salt, sugar and flour from head to toe. I blame it on the upcoming holidays… [...]
Weekends filled with friends and wine are just about as good as they get. If you're doing one of those in Santa Barbara at the Bacara, well life is pretty perfect if you ask me. Seriously, it's the ultimate weekend getaway. Two weekends ago Thomas and I packed up and hit the road with Matt [...]
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 [...]
I don't even know where to begin when telling people about my time down in Patagonia. It was a surreal experience. I didn't even feel like I was on earth! The beauty that surrounds that entire region is not to be missed and should be added to your bucket list immediately!! 🙂 If I were [...]
After packing up and leaving the Atacama Desert, we took a looooong flight south to our final destination on our Only in South America trip. Chile, while it's a skinny country, it's also very long! We flew for roughly 6 hours before landing in Patagonia. I was excited to think that the only thing south [...]
One of my favorite parts of my #onlyinsouthamerica adventure, was the actual adventure! I mean, don't get me wrong, I luuuuuurve fancy hotels and amazing food, but I also love exploring. My hotel, Alta Atacama offered a ton of amazing Atacama Desert Excursions to crazy beautiful destinations around the property. Growing up in Arizona and traveling [...]
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 [...]
Proceed with caution. Halloween Chex Mix is dangerously addictive and one cannot be responsible for their actions when within 5 feet of this treat. It's true. This is dangerous. So dangerous in fact, that I keep trying to pawn it off to unsuspecting friends and neighbors so I don't eat the giant batch myself. In [...]
After obsessing over the central market in Santiago, we packed up and headed off towards Valparaiso with a quick stop in wine country on the way! With only a limited amount of time in that region of the country, we put the pedal to the metal and packed in as much as humanly possible. First [...]
I can't even begin to describe what a magical experience I had in Chile. About 2 weeks ago I was whisked away on LAN airlines and arrived in Santiago for an #onlyinsouthamerica adventure. I didn't know exactly what we were in for, or any of the people I was going with - all I knew [...]
Who does not love spicy chicken wings? I'm kicking off a little spicy extravaganza today with these Tabasco Bacon Cheddar Wings! I have a pretty serious hot sauce addiction. Evidence shown here! I think Thomas and I have started a little bit of a hoarding hot sauce program in our house. At any given time we [...]
Hi, my name is Gaby and in my 27 years of life, I have never once checked my luggage. The Dalkin clan has done quite a lot of traveling in my lifetime, and Bruce (that's my dad!) always insisted on carrying-on. We would hit the ground running no matter where we were going. Tennis tournament [...]
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Let's be real here... bread slathered in cheese is just one of life's necessities. Now imagine that same bread stuffed to the brim with cheese, chipotle peppers, green onions and bit of garlic. It's like the most intense garlic cheese bread in the entire world. And I'm all about it! I've been whipping this up [...]
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, [...]
Yesterday was a football frenzy at it's finest. Games were on from basically 10 in the morning until who knows when. I put on my private chef apron for the first time in a few months and cooked a BOAT load of game day recipes for a party. After 8 hours of cooking I had [...]
Quinoa Burrito Bowls are a way of life in our house. And this one is hands down, one of my favorites! We probably have some form of a Burrito Bowl for dinner at least twice a week. They are beyond easy to throw together and it's a medley of my favorite flavors. It all starts with [...]
Chocolate Chip S'mookies are totally hot right now. I actually made that up. But they should be. We should all be whipping up these Chocolate Chip S'mookies for Labor Day this weekend and savoring the last few days of summer. Which, by the way, is totally crazy. How is summer almost over? Thank goodness I live [...]
Wanting to throw together an easy and delicious weeknight meal is something that just about everyone under the sun has in common. We all want something mouth watering at the end of the day, especially with kids going back to school and summer coming to an end! While I might not be a mom, I'm [...]
Having just come back from a trip to Michigan, I am all about the cherries right now. Sweet cherries, tart cherries, dried cherries, juiced cherries, Chocolate Cherry Coconut Cookies,.... basically any form I can get cherries in, is good for me. The cherries, here, convert the coconut chocolate chip cookies into a summer cookie! In [...]
We need to discuss some serious business today. Serious business people. S'more Pudding Cake is on the agenda, and so is Orange is the New Black. Am I the last person on the planet to start watching that show on Netflix? Because if I'm not, and you haven't watched it yet, you should probably hop [...]
I’m not even sure where to start with this post! There is just so much to share. If you were following along on instagram you’ve already gotten a peek into our trip, nonetheless, I’m super pumped to share even more with you today! Thomas and I got home from Alaska about a week ago. We were [...]
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