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 >
I’ve recently fallen in love with a type of food I never ate before, especially since it’s out of my typical safe realm, but I like it! The best way to describe Peruvian food is that it is based off of Spanish cuisine, but then spun in its own way. You will notice influences of… read on >
I just got an email announcing the first Miami Street-Food Summit, which will occur at Miami’s Fall into the Arts downtown on Sunday. As a foodie and lover of food trucks, I am pretty excited that this trend is catching on here. When I first moved, I noticed they weren’t as plentiful in Miami as… read on >
Change up your usual steak and potato dish with some Latin flavor and spice tonight by following these simple instructions. Chimichurri sauce is a delicious sauce from Argentina that is green. People make the sauce as a marinade for steak, fish, or other grilled meat. The sauce is best made 24 hours before you need… read on >
Zucchini is full of Vitamin C and really low in calories (25 on average). It also has folate, potassium, vitamin A, lutein, and vitamin B. It can help prevent heart disease, colon cancer, and has antioxidant properties as well. Zucchini also happens to taste pretty amazing and is a great candidate for healthy sides to… read on >
