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Let’s kick off our St. Patrick’s Day food series with a classic: Irish Soda Bread! This super easy recipe yields a simple, rustic loaf that pairs perfectly with everything from hearty stews to a simple pat of butter. While you…
We made it through Halloween, but that hasn’t weakened my strong desire to have Pumpkin Spice EVERYTHING! Here’s a quick no-bake recipe for a fun Fall dessert that is a hit with both kids and adults. These Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake…
Not only is this ridiculously easy to make, but if you have kids on Instagram, all they see are beautiful chia pudding combos so you’re not going to have to twist their arms to try it! Ha..social networking peer pressure…
We go big on St. Patrick’s Day. I tweaked our usual shepherd’s pie recipe, and it was a total hit. We swapped out the traditional meat for vegetarian crumbles, and honestly? It’s even better! This layered delight is ridiculously easy, healthy,…
Often, my weekly CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box becomes my culinary muse, especially when it comes to salads. This week, I was overflowing with fresh leafy greens and a beautiful bunch of Claytonia, also known as Miner’s Lettuce. Claytonia has…
This is the perfect soup for a crisp Fall evening for dinner! Pairs perfectly with a salad and a glass of pinot noir or grenache. It’s also failproof, but you will need a food processor to crank this out with…
So, picture this: I’m at the store brimming with excitement over these giant parsnips at the natural food store. Time to unleash my inner fry-making genius, right? I grab a whopper of a root, feeling like a culinary Christopher Columbus…
I was asked to bring a savory appetizer to a last-minute Christmas holiday gathering, so I needed something quick and easy. This rosemary wreath with olives and pickles was the perfect solution! Here’s how to make it: Ingredients: Large, sturdy…
Having exactly one full day to tour around Sonoma and do some wine tasting, I knew we had to have laser focus when planning our agenda. As the Sonoma area is rather large, we decided to focus on the Alexander…
There is a well-known food adage that says you should only eat oysters in a month that has an ‘r’ in it. If you are risk-adverse, stick with that sage advice. However, I like to test boundaries, so let’s investigate…
I’m already loving the warm weather here in sunny San Diego, yet I can’t wait to visit Florida this July. Yep, that’s right – Florida in July! I love hot, muggy Southern summers and especially enjoy the thunderstorms that roll…
Ahh, St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us! I love making this hot jalapeno jelly every year to give out to friends and neighbors. Are jalapenos Irish? Nope – not in the least, but as a native San Diegan it’s…
If you eat beans from a can, you’re doing it wrong. So wrong. Making beans from scratch (soak and Instant Pot) not only taste better, but it’s super cost-effective and dried beans have a very long shelf life. A bag…
Soup-er Easy: A Hearty Lentil and Chard Bowl Craving a comforting, nutrient-packed meal? This quick and easy lentil and chard soup is the perfect solution! Packed with protein-rich lentils and vitamin-packed chard, this soup is a delicious way to nourish…
It’s been almost FIVE YEARS since I attended the PMA Fresh Summit and I’m still reeling from the unusual finds from the Expo show. Here are some foods that I must classify as Bold & The Beautiful, as they are…
