Lately, I've been in a little bit of a breakfast slump. Nothing sounds good at 7:00 in the morning when I can't be compelled to turn on the lights, let alone get crafty in the kitchen. I am an omelet-lover to the nth degree, but I've had to expand my horizons recently to find breakfast [...]
There is something so appealing about make-ahead meals. I love knowing that no mess, no prep, and no cooking is involved in popping a Tupperware lid off of my lunch for the day. Better yet, nothing beats a recipe that will last me through the week. All you need is to set aside an hour [...]
Something about summer just begs for tacos at least once a week. Although frankly, I would give up pizza and burgers before I gave up tacos, so you could probably convince me that every season is taco season. I'm a sucker for cilantro and avocado in everything, and tacos are a perfect vehicle for both! [...]
Of the many reasons to love summer, perhaps one of the best is that peaches are in season! As often as I say that nothing beats California produce, I would be lying if I said our peaches compare to the ones I've been finding in Dallas lately. Perfectly plump and sweet, peaches have been calling [...]
Summer has quickly become my favorite seasons in recent years, simply because the produce this time of year is unmatched! Coasting down the produce section of Trader Joe's a couple days ago, I whipped my shopping cart in reverse when I caught sight of the most glorious white corn gleaming under the fluorescent store lights. On a [...]
Thinking back to last summer, my mom and I shared the prepared summer rolls from Whole Foods on a weekly basis. I think we were sold on that tangy peanut dipping sauce (which I would put on just about anything), but when it came to the rolls themselves, the pre-made ones don't always cut it. [...]
I've been getting crafty in the kitchen lately. Or "resourceful" is probably the operative word. As I have been getting settled in my new apartment (which is slowly beginning to feel more like home), I have been adjusting to my cozy, but teeny kitchen as well. While I haven't been cooking as much as I am [...]
