Farmers Market Salad

You guys. Summer is right around the corner. That means a few very very important things: # 1 Short shorts. Which also means, I desperately need a tan. And a trip to J Crew. It’s dangerous to go there this time of year. Did you know that. The store is stocked full of fabulous bright […]

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Pineapple Blueberry Smoothie

I’ve been up to my ears in recipe testing these last few weeks. I’ve got a BUNCH of travel coming up so I wanted to make sure I had plenty of recipes to share! This week I’m heading out to NYC for IACP. If you remember, last year I made a road trip food excursion […]

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Milkshake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Milkshakes. Yup. I went there. And let me tell ya, it was awesome. Last weekend Thomas and I ventured over to the newest burger joint in LA to grab a bite to eat. Short Order is the latest and greatest Nancy Silverton restaurant and it was every bit as delicious as I […]

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Malibu, CA

Happy Presidents Day guys! I hope everyone is enjoying their three day weekend. We spent the weekend in Malibu with some friends doing a whole lotta nothing. There was a lot of beach. There was relaxation. The most amazing steam shower that I spent an inordinate amount of time in and I now have silky […]

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Fresh Pressed Green Juice

Green juice. Get into it. It’s my latest obsession and it’s tasty. I realize that it might freak you out at first but trust me, this juice is obsession worthy. I’ve been into juicing lately. I did a few juice cleanses here and there and now I’m making my own daily. Okay so maybe it’s […]

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Dark Chocolate Drizzled Cashews

So I have a straight up obsession with cashews. I like them raw. I like them salted. I like them roasted with spices. And I especially like them covered in chocolate. I think I am making up for lost time on the cashew eating front seeing as how I wouldn’t even try nuts until earlier […]

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Holiday Gift Guide Cookbooks Edition / 2011

December is seriously one of my favorite months ever. I mean, I guess there aren’t too many to choose from, but after June (the month of my birth which clearly is celebrated for all 30 days) December is my favorite. I’m going to try and look past the fact that this month is probably going […]

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Lemon Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Guess what today is!?! Today we are throwing a virtual baby shower for Maria and Josh from Two Peas and their Pod because they are expecting their first little pea in just under a month! That is going to be one well fed baby! I can only imagine all the homemade baby food and delicious […]

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IACP 2011: Austin

I’ve been looking forward to IACP ever since the last one in Portland came to a close. IACP – or the International Association of Culinary Professionals is a week of fabulous events, sessions and education along with some really amazing food in the host city. This year IACP was in Austin, TX and it’s safe […]

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Matt Armendariz: Food on a Stick!

So, some of you might know this guy named Matt. He’s the man behind so many beautiful photographs we see around the world and the voice behind Matt Bites. He’s also my bestest friend. I met Matt a few years ago at a blogging conference and the rest is history! We are pretty awesome partners […]

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Soft Pretzel Bites

Soft pretzels are the perfect little snack. These little pillows of amazingness are best served warm, with a mustard for dipping and dusted with some salt. One of my good friends and fellow IACP member, Michelle Stern, just wrote a fantastic family friendly cookbook called The Whole Family Cookbook: Celebrate the goodness of locally grown […]

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Super Bowl Recipes

Super Bowl is just a few short days away and I finally know what teams are playing!! (round of applause for me!) I’m totally stocked up on ingredients to make my favorite game day Superbowl food and of course plenty of beer for all the guys coming over to watch the game! For all of […]

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Cakes in a Jar

Cakes in a Jar! What a concept huh? Aren’t they the most fabulous things you have ever seen? I know – I love them too! I’ve always been familiar with putting the dry ingredients for cakes or cookies in a jar, tying on a cute bow, and sending them to your friends homes, but I […]

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