The thing that gets me most excited about summer is all the wonderful sweet fruit available, especially strawberries. I also love the idea of packing dessertsmore →
My first bartending job was at a popular Spanish tapas restaurant in Berkeley, CA. We took pride in our cocktails. Our bar manager put together a great list,more →
Call it cliché but my mom is obsessed with roses. Obsessed. I even recently learned that when I was born she demanded there be a bouquet of roses by her side.more →
I love roses. I have a weakness for white chocolate. And I adore strawberries. Combine the three components into one glorious cake and honestly, life reallymore →
Erica and I are totally obsessed with eggs and not so coincidentally so is our mom, who is the most supportive mom any two girls could ask for! So as a small--more →
First up on our Mother's Day brunch menu: flakey and buttery scones studded with juicy blackberries and scented with dried lavender. Can you say YUM? Head onmore →
When it comes to micheledas, everyone you ask is likely to have their own take on this traditional Mexican beer drink, or cerveza preparada. Recipes varymore →
One of my favorite things to make for a party are tacos. All you need to do is prep the meat (which can be done ahead of time) lay out tortillas and condiments,more →
I love anything pickled. So when I saw this recipe floating around on Pinterest, I knew I had to make it. I'm no stranger to pickling vegetables - one of mymore →
Whether it's at happy hour, an evening out, or just a beautiful sunny day in the backyard, the margarita is my go-to drink for just about any occasion. Itmore →
With the Kentucky Derby right around the corner I thought it was about time that I start perfecting my mint julep skills. This iconic drink is so simple tomore →
The smoked bucatini carbonara is one of the most popular dishes at Superba Snack Bar, where they make and smoke their own pasta. Smoked pastas are much moremore →
Named after one of the most historic bars in Havana, Cuba, this classic cocktail features crisp, vibrant flavors. I often describe it as a more sophisticatedmore →
I've been on a coconut kick lately. I'm hooked on coconut water and obsessed with coconut jam. Naturally, I love coconut cake. This recipe is an adapted versionmore →
I can't exactly remember my first tamarind experience. Possibly as a child at the local taqueria, sipping a syrupy sweet tamarind soda. Maybe it was on themore →
Olives are one of my favorite snacks. It's a little frightening, but I can easily polish off a can of olives on my own. Making your own marinated olives is verymore →
My friend has a large and prosperous kumquat tree and asked if I wanted some of the fruit before they were all gone. I jumped at the chance, as I love to snackmore →
I'm often surprised I don't see more wine cocktails. Sure, there's sangria, mimosas and the like, but wine can also hold a variety of the characteristics wemore →
Whenever I throw a party, I have this slight phobia that there won't be enough food for my guests. A cheese platter is the perfect solution. Anytime I'mmore →
Chocolate ganache is incredibly easy to make and is used in so many desserts. It's essentially melted chocolate with cream and depending on how you're going tomore →
