This post is sponsored by Cans Get You Cooking. All opinions are my own. One of my favorite things about the holidays is getting creative in the kitchen with all sorts of cookies! I love baking cookies around the holidays because they typically transport easily in...
Pinot Noir is one of my favorites wines, it’s easy to drink and pairs nicely with a lot of my favorite foods! Recently, the team at Peter Yealands reached out and asked me for a pairing recommendation for their Pinot Noir. I’m an avid entertainer so...
You know how they say you don't realize what you have until you start missing it? I feel like I've experienced that quite frequently with all my moving around lately. When I was living in NYC I was yearning for open air and outdoor adventures...
I'm not sure when I developed an obsession with "coconut cake" but I honestly can never turn down a light, fluffy coconut cake. I tend to go for the kinds that have a high frosting to cake ratio but only when the frosting is light...
When it comes to brunch are you more of a sweet or savory person? I used to have an intensely sweet tooth but lately I’ve been gravitating towards savory dishes. Especially around springtime because of all the fresh, crisp veggies that pop up at farmer’s markets. I’m pretty...
It is undeniable that having good weather year round in Los Angeles is great mainly because dining al fresco extends way beyond the summer months. A few weekends back, when there was an extra day off, I took the time to wander around the surrounding...
These days, I’ve learned to appreciate “girls night IN” more than “girls night OUT”. After a long work week or hectic day, there’s nothing better than having a couple of your closest friends over to enjoy a chilled bottle of wine and some sweet treats. And...
There's nothing I love more than spending a cozy night in with an extra large bowl of comforting spaghetti! Whenever I eat spaghetti it really does bring me back to childhood. It was the first dish I learned to make and I'll never forget it....
It is a tradition with my family that every year we wake up on Christmas morning and enjoy a slice of my Nana's breakfast quiche. We've had a quiche every year for as long as I can remember. My Nana isn't able to cook anymore...
I absolutely love love love hosting around the holidays. Mainly because it allows me to be creative in figuring out what is best to serve up for drinks & food! For this post, I wanted to provided a little dessert pairing inspiration for your next...