Whenever I come, the first thing my mom requests that I make are bell pepper tostadas. Although neither my mom nor I am a vegetarian, there is something so delectable about sauteed bell peppers and a crispy corn tortilla. A cross between a fajita and a tostada, this meal has become a staple in our [...]
If you were to ask me what I would want to eat as last meal, I would probably say a turkey and avocado sandwich on sprouted, seedy bread with a hearty dollop of dijon and a generous helping of sprouts. I can't explain why I love it so much, but it certainly holds a soft [...]
When it comes to Girl Scout cookies, the Randall family is divided. My mom's favorite are tagalongs, my dad's were the classic shortbread (which I recently learned are actually called "trefoils"), my brother has always been a Thin Mint kid, and personally, I am a Samoa gal (though Lemonades are a close second). Needless to [...]
There is something unmistakably magical about the smell of a berry crumble fresh out of the oven. The marriage of berries, butter, and brown sugar is simply unmatched! Growing up, I could always depend on my Mimi pulling a berry or peach (depending on the season) crumble out of the oven at family gatherings. Aside [...]
Growing up in Fresno, California, I grew up eating a lot of good Mexican food - but also an alarming amount of Taco Bell. Yet, in spite of the countless quesadillas and tacos I consumed over the years, it wasn't until recently that I developed a taste for enchiladas. I think it probably began with [...]
With Coronavirus uprooting everyone's life these past few weeks, my Spring Break plans have changed to a staycation. I have decidedly plopped myself in my apartment for the next week which gives me the perfect opportunity to test some new recipes I have been itching to make. However, with the forecast showing rain for the [...]
Is there ever a bad time to make cookies? Sure, tests come up and it's probably better to prioritize work over baking, but you can't forego the things that bring you joy! I'm still waiting for the day where I discover something better than a warm cookie fresh out of the oven. It's like Heaven [...]
