Last fall I felt like I had lost my cooking mojo. I was in a desert with no inspiration. Living in a hotel did

Winter Dream Tea Latte's are one of my winter splurges. I only allow myself a few each year but I love the spi

It is 2014 and I couldn’t be happier. Do you make resolutions? How about one word for the year? That is my a

Christmas shopping, parties and cookie exchanges. How are we supposed to work? It feels like we are on a speed

With Thanksgiving being late this year, holiday baking is already in full swing. These Red Velvet Cookie Bars

Today I am sharing a Baked Chocolate Peppermint Donut that is a fun way to start your holiday baking. Baked do

Holidays are just around the corner which means cookie exchanges! I love a good cookie exchange. I like having

It is National Oatmeal Day and this Baked Banana Bread Oatmeal is the perfect way to celebrate! I always wonde

Food can be redemptive physically. The right foods fuel our body. They have the power to heal. Many of my frie

This is one you have to try - it was amazing! It is a rich and creamy Chocolate Cake Batter Ice Cream. Fall mi

We blinked and summer passed. Time just flies by as we get older. To console myself I made and fell in love wi

My Farmers Market Burrata dip is inspired by recent trips to the local farmers market. For me, the ideal Satur

I couldn't wait to share this Blueberries and Yoplait® Frozen Yogurt Breakfast Bowl with you. Somehow, I had

Mini food just makes me happy. Is that weird? These Grilled Mini Pineapple Tostadas are the perfect bite. They

Today I get to share a new find with you. I love starting my day with a smoothie so when the folks from Visal

This weekend it is officially summer but here in Southern California we have enjoyed a beautiful spring. Somet

Food is meant to be shared like this Gluten Free Lemon Tart. My happy spot is when I get to hang out in the ki

I have a Nutty Graham Picnic Cake with Strawberries to share with you today. It is a big week -  the week Adv

This ice cream is amazing! We made it tonight in the class Intro To Culinary Arts class I am teaching. We roas

UPDATE: The class registration is open now! If you could see me, you'd see me doing my happy dance. In additio

It was an Eggstravaganza at this month's FBLA meeting. Kim from Rustic Garden Bistro hosted us the meeting and

This week I saw that Dolley had posted her Irish Soda Bread recipe on Facebook. I had to try it! Dolley Carlso

Do you ever feel like time is just rushing by. This month has been crazy so it is only fitting that March madn

Yesterday was one of my favorite days of the year - time change! It stays light longer meaning spring is just

I have had the pleasure of working with Mountain High Yoghurt to develop several recipes. This last year I dis

The last few months I have finally been able to attend the Foodbloggers of LA meetings. They have a solid and

This has the been the season of cookie exchanges. I attended three this season which means I baked over 21 doz

  How have I never made chocolate espresso snowcap cookies? These cookies are dark, dense and rich. Oh an

Doesn't that Red Velvet Hot Cocoa look amazing? Christmas and the holiday season bring back traditions we shar

Recently I saw a recipe for a Thai Chicken Pizza using naan, in one of the magazines. I made this and then nev

Sometimes when I get home from work I want a quick meal with little clean up. Bucatini Oregano is made in one

Wait until you taste this Vanilla Bourbon Sauce.  Oh my, is it good.  I have been on a bit of a Bourbon kick

It is that time of summer where there is a bounty of fresh vegetables at their peak. It has been warm here. 

This Baked Jalapeño Popper Pancake is a cross between a crusty popover and a puffy oven pancake.  It is a sa

Do you have Olallieberries in your neighborhood?  They visit us for a brief few weeks each summer.  These sw

This Grilled Cherry Almond Brie might be my new favorite summer appetizer.  You have to try this if you are a