Thai Coconut Curry Tofu
This tasty flavorful dish is the perfect meal to serve to guests! Dust off the picnic table and get ready to host a party – this recipe is a sure win. The tofu protein-packed dish will please even your meat…
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Rediscovering Summer with LA MORENA®
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RediscoverLaMorena #VivaLaMorena #CollectiveBias As a native San Diegan, I grew up eating Mexican food and as an adult, I’m obsessed with trying new…
Beet Sabji Salad
Beet Sabji is a delicious vegetarian recipe that is healthy, colorful and a crowd pleaser. The Indian spice combos of tumeric, ginger and cumin really jazz up the vegetables. Excellent dish to prepare in advance and serve at a lunch or dinner…
Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
Infuse your summer smoothies with spinach! it’s pretty, and a way to sneak in extra nutrients such as potassium, iron and calcium into your kid’s smoohies! The pineapple, banana and maple syrup gives this super smoothie a tropical twist. Directions Place…
Pink & Purple Rice Noodles
I’ve used vegetables and fruits to dye Easter eggs before, but I never really entertained the thought of dying noodles until now! Blue noodles are easily achieved by boiling red cabbage and then soaking rice-based noodles (or lightly cooking) in…
Roasted Yam + Brussels with Israeli Couscous
We were invited to attend a birthday dinner last night and of course, I offered to bring a side dish. At about 1 pm, I started to realize I wasn’t going to get any more hours in my day and…
Backyard Pilates
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. However, all opinions are mine alone. #NourishInNoTime #SnackWithPurpose #CollectiveBias I spend a lot of time on my computer and as a result, I often get lower back…
Ogo Seaweed + Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes
My husband went to pick up some fresh fish from Catalina Offshore Products here in San Diego and came home with a bag of seaweed. “So, we’re having seaweed for dinner?” I asked pointedly. He explained that he did indeed fulfill…
Olive Oil the Mediterranean Super Food?
Have scientists finally discovered the secret to the Mediterranean diet’s health-promoting powers? Maybe. (Spoiler alert: It’s the not the red wine. Alas.) It’s the olive oil. Olive oil may lower the risk of heart disease at least in part because…
Celebrate Chardonnay Day with Wente Vineyards + Your Besties
(This post is intended for 21 & up) National Chardonnay Day is May 25th, 2017, so what better way to celebrate than with my Besties? Most Moms like me have friends from two primary sources – friends we have had…
Pick Your Poison: Gingko Nuts & Bitter Melon
Today I picked up some gingko nuts and a bitter melon at the Korean Zion market. I have no idea how to prepare either, but they look fun and I love playing with my food. The gingko nuts are encased…
Vegetarian Eggplant Moussaka
When I was five, my Mom decided to start taking classes at a fancy pantsy cooking school. Instead of traditional spaghetti dinners, mealtime turned into gourmet test-kitchen every night. There were some hits and misses, but one of my fondest…
Peach Mango Ener-C Mother’s Day Giveaway
The women in my life are all dehydrated. Seriously, all human deserts. Getting my Daughter, Mom and Mother-in-Law to drink water is like trying to get a cat to go for a swim. Needless to say, it’s a struggle. Excuses…
My Temecula Staycation at Temecula Creek Inn
When I was selected to be April’s ‘Innfluencer’ for Temecula Creek Inn, I did a little girl scream and then went into planning mode. Temecula is about an hour and twenty minutes from my home, so I don’t get there often…
6 Eco-Conscious Foods and Drinks
This Earth Day, you can help mitigate climate change by supporting these eco-conscious (and delicious) food and beverage companies! Helping the planet with your wallet has never been easier. Alter Eco Dark Mint Truffles Savor these decadent orbs, made with…