Mmmm Thanksgiving, this holiday should be renamed “Carb Fest.” I love Thanksgiving, and especially love the sides like stuffing and cranberry sauce (canned of course!). Aside from the stuffing, mashed potatoes and rolls you need some good veggies to even things out. I was so honored this year when my mom asked me to make…  read on >

Cookbooks to Inspire You      Ever since I moved into my house, I have been much more interested and excited to cook.  It probably has to do with the incredible kitchen that we have, and the immense space to make a mess while creating new dishes.  I won’t lie; I am NOT creative when it comes to…  read on >

I can smell a new dessert trend arriving, and it goes by the name of the “Whoopie Pie.”  Maybe I have lived in a hole my whole life or maybe my mom deprived me of this confectioners delight, but I am just now hearing about these- and they are all over the place! A Whoopie…  read on >

When the weather changes, the first thing that comes to mind is soup.  It could be the middle of the summer and we have a cold(ish) day, and I want soup.  So it’s inevitable that as soon as Los Angeles gets a taste of fall, I run into the kitchen to whip up a batch of…  read on >

Whether you’re old or young, indulge in some holiday fun. Colorful Smores: Smores, which are easy to make no matter what, can be quickly taken into a Halloween treat. If you use chocolate graham crackers, marshmallow cream, and orange sprinkles, they look adorably festive. To make them individually (no flame needed) top a square, cream,…  read on >

Butternut squash is a winter squash that tastes a little bit nutty yet sweet. It is often substituted for pumpkin or swapped out in recipes. For example, if you can’t find a butternut squash to make this ravioli, try pumpkin instead. It has iron, vitamin A, and Vitamin C. The best type of wine to…  read on >

Hard boiled eggs- that sentence alone is enough to make people nervous. So many times do I get the question, what is the best way to hard boil eggs? How long do I keep them in the water, hot or cold to start? For so long I would take my eggs, fill up a saucepan…  read on >

I love Halloween even though I might not dress up anymore or go Trick-or-Treating but I love the decorations and the fun goodies that come along with it.  I was looking for something fun to cook up and just loved these adorable “Wicked Witch Cupcakes” on Martha Stewart’s website.  They are perfect for a Halloween…  read on >

It’s finally fall, and that means I get to indulge in one of my favorite flavors for at least two full months. Welcome back pumpkin, I’ve missed you so!! Whether it’s pumpkin soup, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, or a pumpkin cheesecake you can’t go wrong. You can purchase canned pumpkin to start,…  read on >