german chocolate cupcakes

german chocolate cupcakes

I know, I know. The cupcake thing was so 2014 (2013? 2012?) but let me explain. My dad loves German chocolate cake. A few years back I posted the tried and true Betty Crocker recipe that my mom has always made but for a recent family get together, I thought I’d...
creamy cilantro avocado dressing

creamy cilantro avocado dressing

Sometimes it practically takes an act of nature to get my busy girlfriends together. What will almost always do the trick though is when our friend Heather, who lived in Boise and then moved to Los Gatos, comes back for a visit. Schedules get rearranged. Evenings...
buffalo potato salad

buffalo potato salad

If Buffalo wings are your style and you’re looking for a little something different to take to that summer picnic, I’ve got ya covered on this one. I like Buffalo wings but I don’t often eat them. Typically they are deep fried, not exactly health...
lentil & pearl barley spring salad with pickled mustard seeds

lentil & pearl barley spring salad with pickled mustard seeds

Earlier this week I wrote about my trip to Hollywood for the launch of Albertsons new Signature product line. What I am most excited about is that with over 4000 products, it’s easy to stock the panty with whole food staples at a great price without sacrificing...
iced horchata latté

iced horchata latté

I haven’t had a lot of experience drinking horchata. In fact, I have almost no experience at all. It’s not something I grew up with or have had much exposure to as an adult. But when I saw this recipe in Bon Appetit it looked like something I would enjoy –...