I have no idea why I hadn't thought of making nachos with potato chips sooner. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely believe that nachos should be made with tortillamore →
I know what you're thinking: why would I go through the trouble of making these seemingly tediously-thin grissini breadsticks when I can buy them. I won't lie,more →
Fourth of July is one of those holidays I love to entertain for. It's always perfect barbecue and day-drinking weather and who doesn't love fireworks. Themore →
Every now and then I don't mind taking a few short cuts when it comes to cooking and entertaining. Sometimes, I'm even surprised at how good the results can be.more →
There was something about living in New York City that made it effortless to spontaneously frequent the theater for a weekend matinee or a late midweekmore →
About a year ago, I was tucked away in the corner of a food blogging event when two women approached me and introduced themselves. There must be some mistake,more →
If there's one thing I've learned about holiday entertaining, it's to keep it simple. If anything, it'll at least save your sanity - especially during this timemore →
The weather hasn't cooled down in LA yet, but I'm ready for fall and some good fall comfort food. Let's start with some extra-sharp white cheddar mac n' cheese,more →
I'm a savory breakfast kinda girl. I always love the idea of pancakes and french toast but end up usually making some kind of egg dish. This recipe is the bestmore →
I love Super Bowl Sunday. Sure, there's that thing called football, but I'm in it for the food-- the coma-inducing carb and fat feast. This recipe is amore →
No cheese week would be complete without a trip to Cowgirl Creamery. Located in a charming old barn in the quaint California coastal town of Pt. Reyes Station,more →
Making your own flatbread crackers is so simple and I love the idea that you can create your own flavor combinations. This recipe is a basic creme fraichemore →
Los Angeles may be sweltering in 90 degree weather right now but October signals the beginning of the holiday season-- the season of entertaining! To me amore →
I am obsessed with broccoli rabe, also known as rapini. Not to be confused with broccolini-- the two are very different. Broccoli rabe's flavor resemblesmore →
I've been eyeing baked ricotta dip recipes for a while now. They look so rich yet easy to make. But this version was made totally over-the-top-decadent with themore →
These are the nachos of your dreams. True to form, I've managed to incorporate beer into this dish by making a beer nacho cheese sauce. (Remember thesemore →
I normally don't find myself downing raw figs the way I would with other raw fruits. But when they're grilled, they're irresistible. They become sweeter andmore →
I recently had the opportunity to visit a working goat farm, just an hour outside of San Francisco, in the quaint coastal town of Pescadero. Harley Farmsmore →
Cheese knives are a great way to add a pop of color and texture to any cheese platter. These chic knives are the perfect marriage of functionality andmore →
