After sitting behind a computer all day yesterday, and editing a wedding and senior photo shoot from last week, I decided to call it quits at 4:30 pm. Sometimes, I get so…
While swimming in the back yard the other day, I couldn’t help but notice the enormous mint plant that my Grandma has been nurturing. This herb plant is huge, and the smell…
I had a pretty rough day yesterday. I had a minor panic attack yesterday morning, when I lost my car keys. The worst feeling in the world is anxiously, walking to your…
Making homemade pizza is inexpensive, simple, yet so delicious. Last Friday, Sean and I decided to make up our own pizza with ingredients that I already had in the fridge. Making a…
Because I work behind the computer almost every day, I always crave a little something to snack on. Sometimes I become so immersed & and involved in my work that I forget to eat small meals throughout the day.…
A cold refreshing salad always tastes best when the weather is ridiculously warm. One of my favorite summer salads includes strawberries, bleu cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette (from Trader Joes). I don’t use…
The other day, while I was relaxing on the beach, I was asked the question, “If you could open up a booth at the Farmer’s Market what would it be”? My immediate…
Last Sunday morning, my internal alarm o’clock woke me up at 6 am. I dreaded rolling out of bed because I knew what awaited me for the remainder of my day (papers…
Yep, I went there… Bacon Brownies. I was sitting in class when my Spanish group got off topic, something that happens often! A friend started talking about his weekend and mentioned that…
Last Saturday, while taking photos for a high school senior ball, I couldn’t help but fall in love with the colorful, mini, tri-tip, bell pepper kabobs being passed around. I was so…
If there is one breakfast dish I could eat for the rest of my life, the Upside Down French Toast recipe would definitely suffice. Every time I go home it is such…
I am always on the search for healthy lunch recipes because I am always on the move. On Tuesday’s, I don’t have a minute to spare so I plan ahead and prepare…
I’ve been eager to create a variety of lemonade flavors, since I conjured up my first batch of Cucumber Mint Lemonade. (Seen here in this post) Blood oranges are difficult to find. So, when I find them, I buy…
Over the past few years, Easter has ranked at the top of the list for my five favorite holidays. A few of my other favorite holidays include, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Mothers Day.…
My all time favorite breakfast dish would have to be French Toast, which is why I decided to make it yesterday morning. The weather was stormy and ugly which meant it was…
A couple days ago I stopped by Lemonade in LA for an afternoon pick me up. I decided to order blood orange lemonade while my roommate ordered cucumber mint lemonade. Her drink…
I have been wanting to make homemade english muffins ever since I bought my biscuit cutter in December. Sunday night I finally decided to whip them out, throughout the process I learned…
Before heading to the Pasadena Flea Market this past Sunday, I enjoyed a nice breakfast in sunny LA. My roommate and I decided to make Ebelskivers (otherwise known as stuffed round pancakes,…
I got my kitchen aid mixer for Christmas from my mom (by far my favorite gift), but have been staring at it for the past few days wondering what I should make.…
One of the best ways to refresh is with a good smoothie! I snacked on this drink all afternoon, it was absolutely delicious and so easy to make! Add the ingredients below…
When I lived at home our Sunday family tradition consisted of church, brunch and the occasional sunday sports game(s). Living in San Diego, Sunday tradition is what I miss most! As a…
Every time I am home I have to stop by one of my favorite restaurants in town…Mangia Mi. My personal favorite is the gorgonzola gnocchi, but my boyfriend’s favorite dish is the…