So I know the holidays are over, but come on, there is still plenty of time for gingerbread. This year I started a new Christmas morning tradition with my parents…
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It should come as no surprise to anyone that Thanksgiving is without question my favorite holiday. Of course it’s all about those once-a-year flavors: roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes… But…
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Hello friends, I am blogging in real time today! Hope everyone has enjoyed this beautiful fall weekend. This morning I finally had the opportunity to return to my beloved Hollywood…
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If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know I’m obsessed with fresh tomatoes. I usually spend at least a third of my budget on tomatoes whenever I visit…
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I love pesto. But never from a store bought container – no no. Pesto is way too easy and way too fresh to shell out for some chemical-filled processed crap…
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In addition to my fresh lavender, I got a tremendous bargain at the farmers’ market on Sunday via a tent selling paper bags full of baby shiitake mushrooms. I had…
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After countless hours (literally) of peeling fava beans, my verdict is this: so not worth it. …Ok, maybe I’m being a little harsh. To be fair, I got some misinformation…