Food

I’m officially having WAY too much fun with my Instant Pot! I made some Spinach Potato Curry today to serve over rice for lunch. Usually, I’d make a dish like this for dinner, but it was so darn easy to…

On Black Friday 2017, the 8 qt. cult fav Instant Pot was an Amazon Deal at only $81.99, down from the regular price of $129.99. Everyone got a bad case of the FOMOS and bought one, but for many, the…

This is a fun salad presentation! Let guests serve themselves from a center table salad display. Salad dressing makes great use of all those leftover squashes from holiday meals as well! You Will Need: 1 large butternut squash(peel and cut into…

I have a friend who owns the best Thai food restaurant in my hometown, and people are often blown away by the beautiful variety of produce (much of it she grows herself!) in her spicy creations. Some of her dishes…

MSG 21+   I love having guests over the holidays, but I also enjoy being a guest! It’s not only fun to travel, but I enjoy being a part of the lives of my friends and family in their homes. Here…

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SeasonYourHolidays #CollectiveBias As a kid, I remember sitting at my Grandmother’s house on Thanksgiving poking at mushy traditional side dishes and wondering if…

Spaghetti squash is delicious all by itself with a little olive oil and garlic salt, but fritters are another fun way to prepare it. These fritters may also be reheated and make a tasty savory fall appetizer during the winter…

I found the most beautiful California grown turnips the other day at the store. I personally like turnip mash, but I decided to make my turnips family-friendly as I wanted these suckers consumed! Turnips have a unique pungent taste that…

When I was little, my Mom would serve us spaghetti and hand us a cylinder of powdered ‘parmesan’ or what we called ‘snow’ to sprinkle on top. It may as well have been snow because it was just as flavorless….

I put a lot of love and thought into my meal planning when I entertain. While I do ask my guests if they have any food allergies, sensitivities or preferences, sometimes I forget– or worse, my guests will not tell…

I happened to find a huge stash of long purple Chinese Eggplants (California grown) at our local Korean market yesterday, so instantly I had a craving for warm, spicy eggplant over rice. Chinese eggplants are typically long, slender and very…

A new study—the first of its kind—explains how even moderate intake of fruit, vegetables and legumes may lower a person’s risk of heart disease and death. This is good news for those who think they can’t afford (or like) to…

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #RefreshinglyHonestSnacks  #CollectiveBias The school year is upon us, and if you’re like me, your calendar is already full for the foreseeable future….

Having a Halloween themed dinner? This is the perfect fun (& healthy) side to make to accompany your haunted meal! Best of all, it’s super easy! You will need: About 6-7 Long Purple Potatoes (Mine are Friedas from Sprouts) 2…

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This content is intended for readers 21 and older. #KingOfFlavor #FieldToBottle #CollectiveBias I’ve got hot sauce in my bag. No, really, I actually…