First things first: Melissa Reyes, you are the winner of our Great American Pie Festival Giveaway! We will be emailing you with information to claim your tickets. There are a few staple items I always keep in my kitchen, among … Continue reading
I love it when I see beautiful, seasonal produce at the grocery store, it literally makes me giddy. This week I saw a batch of beautiful baby heirloom tomatoes & knew I could put them to good use. After browsing … Continue reading
I’m working on meals I can make and freeze for the days I don’t feel like cooking (which, honestly, have been more and more common now that I’m 8 months pregnant). These stuffed shells are hearty and freeze easily, making … Continue reading
Recycle. Use reusable bags for groceries. Grow own herb garden. Buy local produce. These are the things I do everyday that help me reduce my carbon footprint & contribute to a sustainable lifestyle. As you guys know, I believe every … Continue reading
Sometimes the oddest of things work together. Salt & caramel (have you tried salty caramel fro-yo or ice cream? Yum!) for example. I love trying things you wouldn’t typically associate together & being successful, ending up with a delicious dish. … Continue reading
You know that whole “only eat soup in the winter” thing? Well that may apply to most of the country but I live in Florida, which means no winter here (I mean, we have like one cold day a year) & … Continue reading
I recently had a birthday & my family & friends were so generous with cakes, parties, flowers & gifts. Two of the gifts I received were a vegetable pasta cutter & an herb garden — adore! I mean, how could … Continue reading
I recently discovered the delicious treat that is spinach pasta. Have you ever tried it? It’s really hearty, has a great spinach taste & like every pasta, it’s very filling. Now that I’m back to training & long runs, my … Continue reading
I don’t use the boxed meals like Hamburger Helper. Partially because I don’t eat hamburger, also because they don’t sell them in South Africa (the alternatives are pretty expensive). But, mostly because of the preservatives. This is a great healthy … Continue reading
Scene: You’re at a fancy restaurant & you order the gnocchi, because it sounds so posh — & are wowed by how delicious gnocchi is. You want to have the dish again but you don’t want to pay $20+ for … Continue reading