This hearty autumn salad was inspired by last week's trip to Napa Valley. On our first day, we drove to Sonoma County and spent a lazy afternoon wandering around Healdsburg. SHED, the foodie paradise market and café, was by far our favorite spot. My friend Domonique, a San Fransisco native, mentioned that it's probably the … Continue reading Roasted Buttercup Squash and Soba Noodle Salad with Creamy Miso Ginger Dressing
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Breakfast Bite: Maple Chia Cherry Granola
You don't have to spend a fortune on those little bags of artisanal granola you find at the market - it's incredibly easy to make at home and customize to your liking! When I was in Telluride last month, the hotel baked a fresh batch of chia seed-speckled granola every morning that was impossible to … Continue reading Breakfast Bite: Maple Chia Cherry Granola
Crispy Kale and Quinoa with Roasted Broccolini and Red Peppers
A few months ago I decided to integrate Meatless Mondays into our weekly menu plan in the name of health and diversity. The problem is, I have relied heavily on pasta which is not the healthiest option nor is it diverse. This week I branched out and made veggies the star. I love that it … Continue reading Crispy Kale and Quinoa with Roasted Broccolini and Red Peppers
An Unforgettable Night at NEXT
Last night, I had the extraordinary experience of dining at Next for a best friend's 40th birthday celebration. 19 courses, 3 1/2 hours, rare wine pairings. I am exhausted and bleary-eyed (we were at the 10pm seating, finishing at 1:30am) but I must get the words down while the night is fresh in my mind.Next, … Continue reading An Unforgettable Night at NEXT
What to Bring: Lemon Garlic Hummus
Store-bought hummus makes an appearance at almost every casual get together these days, but you can up the ante by bringing a flavor-packed homemade version to this year's Memorial Day cookout. It comes together in minutes, and DIYing it allows you to use fresh seasonal ingredients that may not appear in those little round tubs … Continue reading What to Bring: Lemon Garlic Hummus
Strawberry Avocado Salad with Fennel and Mint
If you've been craving bright, fresh, seasonal ingredients that taste like Spring, I have the perfect salad for you. Sweet strawberries, creamy avocado and crisp shaved fennel are layered on delicate bibb lettuce leaves and dressed with a lime-ginger-mint vinaigrette. Finished with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of sea salt, this salad makes … Continue reading Strawberry Avocado Salad with Fennel and Mint
The Perfect Cookie
Okay, so perfect in a cookie is awfully subjective. But these Ginger Sparkle Cookies are crispy on the outside, moist and chewy on the inside, spicy, sweet, healthy (comparatively speaking), and can easily be made vegan and/or gluten-free. Phew. And did I mention that they are insanely delicious? As in, I cannot stop putting them … Continue reading The Perfect Cookie
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