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
Spices that make you awesome!
I had the joy of being on San Diego Living to talk about spices and which ones are great for your health and how you can incorporate them into your diet. I also share an interesting fact about cilantro plus the paparazzi comes after us! Check it out and let me know what you think! ... read more
Balsamic Butternut Squash & Lentils
Balsamic Butternut Squash & Lentils Happy Meatless Monday everyone! I have a great cooking segment from San Diego Living to share with you about giving up meat once a week and how that will impact your health and the environment! Pretty cool stuff if you ask me. One interesting fact that ... read more
Breakfast, Brunch and Bellinis
A couple months back I did Mother's Day Brunch segment on San Diego Living where I made some of my favorite breakfast recipes to celebrate mom which included a Green Chile and Quinoa Frittata, Sweet Potato Hash and a Strawberry Peach Bellini. So why am I sharing it with you now...in July? We had ... read more
BUILD A BETTER SALAD
Happy Friday! It is an absolute stunning day today! I decided to park myself outside in the sun to work today so I can enjoy this lovely weather! I sure hope it continues tomorrow for my Build A Better Salad Class at Coral Tree Farm! There are only a hew seats left so if you want to join us , ... read more
DAD’S EASY & HEALTHY GUMBO RECIPE
Gumbo with Herbed Quinoa My Dad is a good ole Southern Boy so I was lucky enough to grow up food like gumbo, fried chicken, okra and fried green tomatoes - although as a kid those green tomatoes freaked me out so I stayed away from them but everything else I was on board with! So, of course ... read more
Salted Chocolate Truffles
Salted Chocolate Truffles When I was a kid my parents use to always put together the sweetest little valentine's baskets full of our favorite chocolate treats, a valentine card and some cute panties with hearts on them...I know that may seem strange but we always got new underpants on off beat ... read more