Breakfast and I used to be besties. We would wake up together, watch a little Food Network while we baked up a batch of banana bread, then sit outside with a cup of coffee and let the warm sunshine penetrate our skin until we woke up enough to tackle the day. Breakfast was my absolute favorite ... read more
Roasted Chicken with Kale and Onions
I have never been a fan of one pot meals. I actually don't even own a crock pot. But I'm not totally against them either. My mom makes some pretty killer recipes in her crock pot and my neighbor has this ginger chicken recipe that I absolutely love so what's my issue? I have a probably unreasonable ... read more
Amazing {and easy} Shrimp n Grits
I am feeling really uninspired to write something wonderfully amazing for you today. I'm on day 3 of a very gentle juice cleanse and I pretty much want to eat everything in sight and I keep distracting myself with Facebook and making more tea BUT I cannot let that stop me from sharing this really ... read more
Cherry and Chocolate Chip Chia Pudding
This cherry and chocolate chip chia pudding {say that 10 times fast} is my little gift to you on this lovely weekend of love. It's a super quick, super delicious and super easy recipe to make. I've been crazy busy the last couple of weeks and when life gets busy for me I seem to not ... read more
Curried Coconut Squash Soup
Every year I host an extravagant dinner party for my friends. We set the dining room table up in the living room so that it’s near the warm and crackling fireplace and I ask everyone to dress up and bring their favorite bottle of wine. Last year I made a Curried Coconut Squash Soup and it was a huge ... read more
Coconut and Curry Hummus
If there is one thing that you make yourself instead of buying - this is it. Hummus and not just any kind of hummus, Coconut Curry Hummus. It is spicy, tangy, creamy and oh so delicious! I purchased store bought hummus for a long, long time. Probably longer than anyone who calls themselves a ... read more
HEALING ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
Healing Italian Wedding Soup I mentioned the other day on San Diego Living that on average people gain 7-8 pounds during the holidays. Can you believe that?! And can you imagine how hard it is to lose that 7-8 pounds once you resolve to eat better and exercise? Don't get me wrong I love to ... read more