Festive Cinco de Mayo Popsicles
Happy Cinco De Mayo, amigos! On this day – many moons ago – I was set-up on a blind date with my now-husband for a margarita.
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Banana Pie in a Jar
I Banana Pie. What do I love even better? Banana Pie…in a jar! That’s right, you heard me. A dessert in a jar and each one contains chocolate cookie crumbs, sliced bananas, pudding, and topped off with even more cookie crumbs.
Fruit Coulis
Summer in Cali is HOT… We just moved and I had visions of watching the kids play in the pool, cocktail in hand.
Four Fruits, One Perfect Sangria
Sangria is an art I take seriously. It is not, as some people seem to think, just wine with some fruit thrown in it.
Bagel of Champions with Cranberry, Black Pepper, and Goat Cheese
Don’t be average. Go for the gold with this, the bagel of champions with its abundant goat and cream cheese spread, a saucy mixture of cranberry-n-cherries, and cracked pepper sprinkled on top.
Tahini Berry Breakfast
There is a small Canadian town that’s putting food cities to shame (I’m referring to this article by Saveur Magazine) called Tofino.
Butterscotch & Grilled Pineapple Flatbread – Best Ever Dessert
I’m having a Rocky Balboa moment. I’m envisioning myself racing by snow-capped Patagonian mountains with the sounds of a crowd cheering me on as I finish the final descent to the finish Line.
Endless Summer Days in Cali, Grilled Watermelon & Coconut Chutney
Consider this grilled watermelon an ode to the LA fruit carts! On a hot summer day in LA, you can’t go anywhere without seeing the rainbow fruit carts on busy street corners selling mouth-watering delectables to busy commuters.
Beauty + Water = Easy Fruit Cubes
Last night, I went for a run along the LA River (really, it’s more like a trickle). While passing under the tunnel that connects the bike path to Griffith Park, I began to plan in my head (because I’m the Sweet Nerd) my husband’s 46th birthday.
Grilled Fruit on the Bar-B smothered in Honey Yogurt Sauce
In the summer, we to grill fruit! This dessert or fruit salad is super sweet, delicious and hey – it’s guilt-free.
