Two weeks ago my husband and I were lucky enough to visit Napa, California. While I was born and raised in Los Angeles, I had never visited Napa before. Before two years ago, I wasn’t
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VEGGIES: Roasted Za’atar Spiced Cauliflower
A couple weeks ago there was a Blue Apron recipe that used Za’atar. Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend. E and I had never had it before! Blue Apron really has pushed us out
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BAKE ME: Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
I am always on the lookout for great new gadgets in the kitchen. So when Chef’n offered to send over some new kitchen toys, I couldn’t say no! They sent over their SleekStor Pinch +
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TRAVEL: Breakfast in San Francisco
Last week, E and I were lucky enough to spend some time in San Francisco, due to a conference he and my father-in-law were attending. After the conference we drove up to Napa with my
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BAKE ME: Meyer Lemon Chia Seed Muffins
Lemon Poppy Seed is such a classic combination. Unfortunately, I have never been a huge fan of poppy seeds. I think it stems from having to eat poppy seed hamantashen as a child… I had a Meyer
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TRAVEL: Tourist For a Weekend in New York City
My mother and sister came in all the way from Los Angeles to visit in January. It was my sister’s very first real trip to New York City. We went ALL OUT and did all
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BAKE ME: Whole Wheat Banana Bread
One of my favorite recipes in my arsenal is my banana bread. It is the recipe I make most often and is what my friends want most. Whenever I have ripe bananas in the house this is
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HAPPY NEW YEAR: MY BEST OF 2015
I cannot believe it is already January 11th, 2016! Where did the time go? The end of the year was kind of crazy so I am going to reflect on all that was great in
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TRAVEL: A Weekend in Vermont, Part II
The month of December FLEW by! With all of the holiday parties, family time and running around, we needed a vacation. We decided to escape up to Vermont for New Years weekend for some much
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TRAVEL: A Weekend In Vermont
A Memorial Day Beercation Last weekend E and I made the long drive up to Vermont (6 + hours) for the weekend to spend some quality time with some of our favorite people. It was
