My summer has been a bit crazier than I was anticipating. Taking Biochemistry online is convenient, but basically a full-time job, and I have less than 3 weeks to finish the class before vacation! So things like dinner are a bit of an afterthought these days. Which makes today’s meal a major winner. This sweetRead more
Today is my parents’ 40th wedding anniversary. Sister’s first wedding anniversary is next week. And the Boyfriend is now the Fiancé! We got engaged on May 21st during a lovely picnic by a lake. We’re incredibly excited for this next step in our lives together! And what better way to celebrate these romantic occasions thanRead more
Mom and I love Vietnamese Iced Coffee. If you’ve never had it, it’s super rich coffee that’s mixed over ice with condensed milk. It’s pretty amazing. But unfortunately, Mom and I are very sensitive to caffeine and there’s not a decaf version. That’s why when I saw this recipe for Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream, IRead more
These veggie soba bowls are the greatest, they have everything you need for a delicious, nutritious, all-in-one meal! This is super versatile, so it’s great for using up whatever’s in the fridge. Soba is a buckwheat noodle. Eating buckwheat is associated with lower cholesterol levels, and is a high source of magnesium, which is goodRead more
Chimichurri comes from Argentinian cuisine, and is frequently used on grilled steaks, although it seems that cilantro is not a traditional ingredient. But this herbaceous sauce is great on everything. It has a bright, fresh flavor that packs a punch with garlic and shallot. This is definitely a great summer staple, especially if you enjoyRead more
I’d never made Hot Cross Buns before last year when I decided to give them a try to take to the Easter breakfast potluck. Now I wish I’d grown up with them being a yearly tradition. These rolls are fantastic! They have a slightly sweet dough that’s absolutely perfect. The currants add a little extraRead more
I don’t usually get very fancy with vegetable side dishes, but when I saw these broccoli melts from Smitten Kitchen, I knew I’d be giving them a try. These are fantastic! The broccoli really shines with the bright lemon flavor and salty cheese. These are great on their own, but would be a perfect accompanimentRead more
Have you been to California Pizza Kitchen? I remember the first time I went with Mom, she ordered the BBQ chicken pizza, and I thought it was SO weird, but then the pizza came and it was absolutely delicious. This recipe allows you to make that same memorable BBQ Chicken Pizza at home. Pizza doughRead more
Boyfriend and I had my parents over for dinner, and I made two fabulous (if I do say so myself) pizzas: white asparagus pizza, and BBQ chicken pizza (coming soon). And as we’re digging in to said pizzas, my parents commented about how good they were and wondered why we don’t do this more often….andRead more
March is National Nutrition Month, and I’ve got a great film suggestion to help you celebrate! Fed Up is a fantastic documentary taking a closer look at childhood obesity and the role of government and the food industry. “Calories in, calories out” is the oft quoted dietary advice for losing weight, but this film challenges that premiseRead more