I love to feed people. Mind, body, and soul. This has a lot to do with my parents, who are the most gracious hosts. Have you eaten yet? Are you thirsty? Even if you’re neither of the two, the chances are that my mom will start nudging food your way and my dad will pour you […]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so I’m sharing this fun, fall-inspired recipe for Chai Spiced Pancakes with Apple Compote! You can find it over on the Anthropologie blog. Enjoy!
I’m a huge fan of the sweet-tart flavor of kombucha, so the first time I tried a shrub (a vinegar and fruit syrup based soda, not to be mistaken for a woody plant!!) at Baco Mercat, I was hooked. And when I find something new that I like, I immediately research everything under the sun about […]
Traveling and eating regional foods always inspires me to get back in the kitchen to try my hand at recreating flavors. Playing. Making them my very own. My trip to New Mexico had me eating green chile smothered burritos every morning, which was A-OK with me (because everybody knows that vacation calories don’t count!). […]
Last week, I had the most refreshing strawberry lemongrass pimm’s cup at The Corner Door. So when I saw these Harry’s Berries strawberries at the farmer’s market, I just had to recreate the cocktail at home. It would be perfect for a summer BBQ! Strawberry Lemongrass Pimm’s Cup Ingredients 1 pint strawberries, hulled and […]
My friend Johnson has a shirt that says, “I put ketchup on my ketchup.” Raised in the Midwest, Brock is a BBQ sauce connoisseur naturally. My dad loves himself a good dash of hot sauce at every meal, especially that smokey chipotle Tabasco. I fancy myself a mustard lover. Give me a Dijon or whole […]
Most people–or at least I use to–think of a daiquiri as giant, pink, blended drink served out of a plastic Eiffel Tower in Vegas. In actuality, it’s a classic cocktail that’s simply rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shaken and strained. That’s it. Today, I’ve taken the traditional version and added a refreshing bit of […]
After going to the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market for nearly a decade, I’m still shocked to be discovering new fruits and veggies to fall in love with. I’m just smitten by mother nature’s fine work. And that variety, dang! I love sharing those new finds too. That’s the main reason I started creating food […]
Just like produce, seafood also has its seasons. For the Santa Barbara spot prawn, its season begins now (early spring), so if you’re looking for something delicious, seasonal, and local (to Southern California), keep your eyes peeled. Its flesh tastes sweet as candy and it’s easy to cook. Availability can be somewhat sporadic, so I […]
I always have a coffee in the morning, but I think it’s my daily superfood green smoothie that jump starts my morning with the perfect nutrient-dense buzz. I feel instantly energized and nourished–and satisfied for hours. The smoothie changes depending on what I have on hand or what’s in season, though there is a basic ratio […]
