I recently moved to a new office, and everything has been great so far- the account is interesting and a challenge with tons to learn, everyone on the team is nice, it’s 5 minutes from the beach, and there’s a Whole Foods within walking distance! The one thing I wish I could change is the two and a half hours of driving every day. In Los Angeles, … Continue reading Slow Cooker Baked Apples
Confession: I’ve never been a fan of plain white rice. I understand that rice is a staple that keeps many people fed and full, but in my personal experience with white rice it’s often unnecessary carbs serving as a vehicle for the real flavorful food. I mean, why would I want to eat plain white rice when fried rice exists? When I can make creamy risotto strewn … Continue reading Mexican Red Rice
It’s really hard to make Brussels sprouts look sexy. In case you haven’t noticed I’m very particular about the way food looks on this blog. I tried to make these look as good as they taste, but may not have done them justice. These little guys are tossed in a blend of seasoned olive oil and balsamic vinegar before roasting, allowing them to crisp up and … Continue reading Crispy Lemon Brussels Sprouts
The first time I made these a couple months ago, I wanted biscuits like the ones at Red Lobster. I haven’t been in years, but for some reason I remember the biscuits being good. These came out delicious and it only took 30 minutes to whip up a batch. I also devoured them so quickly I didn’t take any pictures. Oops. I made a mental … Continue reading Cheesy Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
I never got into breakfast smoothies because I always found myself ravenously hungry shortly after drinking them. This would usually lead to me making up for it with a huge lunch. So much for healthy. This smoothie recipe is hearty enough to keep me full without feeling gross. The base is also thick enough to be used in smoothie bowls! Adding those toppings in really … Continue reading Summer Smoothie Bowl
I have a lot to be thankful for this year. Here’s the really short list because this is the closest I’m willing to get to a Thanksgiving post: The best and most supportive friends and family My boyfriend who is really too kind for his own good My coworkers who manage to keep me sane MY NEW CAR!!! Yeah, I stressed out about that for … Continue reading Cranberry Almond Cake & Candied Oranges
It’s been chilly (by SoCal standards at least), and with everything under the sun turning pumpkin flavored lately, pumpkin soup has been on the brain. I’ve never made anything with pumpkin before, so experimenting with this creamy soup was totally new to me! The soup is basically a coconut milk and pumpkin puree to which I added roasted carrots, onions, garlic, and parsley blended with chicken stock. My coworker gave … Continue reading Spiced Pumpkin Soup and Ricotta Crostini
Recently I’d been craving a barley drink I had in Malaysia, so I bought a bag of the stuff and now I’m trying to figure out what to do with the rest of it! In case you’re not familiar with barley, it is a cereal grain that I think is highly underrated. It has more protein and fiber than rice- so as someone who is … Continue reading Toasted Barley and Quinoa Salad
Persimmon isn’t the most common fruit, so I had to improvise with this recipe. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out! If I ever find myself with a ton of ripe fruit wondering how to use them before they go bad, baking is a great go-to. One easy way to use up all your extra fall fruits is to bake them into a crumble! It’s like … Continue reading Persimmon Crisp & Bourbon Whipped Cream
Adulting is hard. Adulting with kids must be exhausting. My parents still drive me crazy from time to time, but they did alright considering babies don’t come with manuals. After dinner last night, we (the boyfriend, roommates, and I) started talking about some of the little harmless but annoying things we got away with as kids. Staying up past bedtime, waking our parents up far too early on weekends, avoiding … Continue reading Crispy Zucchini Fritters
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