Favorite Cheesesteak My love of all things East coast runs strong. I was born and raised just about an hour north of Philly – The City of Brotherly Love. While I’ve been living on the West coast for two decades now, there are some things …
Breakfast is always a struggle at our house: cereal, bagels and oatmeal are always on repeat but when I want to be that extra special amazing mom – I make scones!!! My kids are scone connoisseurs now, they know what to expect in texture, height …
Lebanese Rice I can distinctly remember the smell of rice cooking on the stove when I was a kid. It’s odd that something that is considered savory can have the sweetest aroma, kind of like a cake baking. That is definitely in part because of …
An Ode to Caramel I’ll start this post with an ode to caramel: Oh Caramel how I love theeWith your silky textureAnd dreamy consistencyI want to drizzle you on everything Yeah, caramel is a thing of beauty! Over the years I have made my fair …
Tahini + Bananas Here’s a little secret for you that’s BANANAS, pun intended! I can buy a bunch of bananas and within two days, two things can happen: they are all eaten immediately while still in their beautiful yellow state, or the latter, they have …
Getting Enough Fiber? I am definitely that mom that worries about my kids getting enough fiber in their diet, how about you? Or for that matter, making sure we all get enough fiber, am I right? Enter these delightful Molasses Raisin Bran Muffins that not …
Simple Elegance with Emmi USA There is something so simple comforting about a ham and cheese sandwich but this time of year I love to take the simple things and elevate them. I’m jazzing up a simple ham and cheese sandwich to a delicious, fancy …
Rich Winter Meals Lamb is such a huge part of my family’s cuisine. Growing up, lamb was a regular on the family table. To me, one of the best cuts of lamb is actually one of the most affordable cuts, the shank. This Eggplant Lamb …
Copper River Salmon When it comes to choosing salmon, I am extremely particular! Not all salmon is created equal. And living in the Pacific Northwest, we take our seafood seriously. Copper River Salmon is sourced exactly there – straight from Copper River in southcentral Alaska. …
Simple Meals This Honey Mustard Kit from Earthbound Farm is everything you’ve ever wanted! Add some turkey meatballs along with the toasted almonds, cranberries, baby spinach and a creamy honey mustard dressing for a complete summer meal. Summer meals shouldn’t be complicated and when you …