It's the one time of the year where America celebrates its independence... Happy almost 4th of July, to you all! I hope everyone is planning to celebrate by BBQing, playing baseball and/or football, listening to some real American music and setting off fireworks!
If you still need a quick dessert to make for the big day, here's one my favorites. It looks ...more»
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I wanted to give away a vanity, but instead, the cool folks over at Cookware.com have offered me a better giveaway for my readers. Of course, I said yes, because you guys are the ones who keep this blog alive. So as a little Thank You, and hopefully just in time for summer BBQ's, I'd like to offer this ...more»
Bacon chocolate chip pancakes are simply amazing. And why hasn't this trend caught on in pancake houses across America? I mean, you eat chocolate chip pancakes with bacon on the side, but combining them bring this breakfast treat to an entire new level. Thankfully, Mo's has come up with this brilliant mix that makes it easy for you to throw ...more»
I have always loved granola -- the plain kind -- since I don't like too much dried fruit or raisins in my yogurt or cereal. So today, I tried first hand at making my own homemade granola. It turned out fantastic - just sweet enough and packed with nuts and nutrients. Here's the recipe that I used. Note that I ...more»
Remember my post about how the Vita Mix blender was pretty much the best thing on earth? Well that's good news, because not only is the blender still the star of my mom's kitchen, but they are having a contest called "Pitch Me" (Which I am totally going to enter, by the way.)
All you have to do is submit a ...more»
Is today my lucky day or what? Coffee Bean is offering a free 12oz drink TODAY, right NOW of their favorite holiday flavors. Check it and head on over! Yum, these look delicious! (Sorry I didn't mention it earlier, totally slipped my mind!)
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Making homemade apple cider is absolutely the best for the holiday season. It's so easy to make and it makes your home smell AH-Mazing! Plus, how beautiful does it look while simmering on your stove? Great for a party or just for yourself!
Ingredients
* 8-10 apples (I used gala for a less tart or intense taste)
* 1/2-1 cup sugar
* 4 tablespoons ...more»
One of the thing that I really missed about Los Angeles when moving to NYC was Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. I have a small obsession with Coffee Bean. I think their coffee is the best. Even when I was unemployed, I still managed to scrounge together some change to get my coffee fix. And it's not cheap either! My ...more»
Edamame has recently become the most trendy snack-y food of our generation. Move over chips and salsa, Edamame is taking over!
So what is so great about this little boiled soy snack? Well, first of all 1/2 cup daily gives you tons of vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein - because you probably don't get enough of that with your daily diet. ...more»
These little cakes filled with sweet adzuki beans are the most heavenly things on the planet Earth (in my opinion). We called them Flippys. I used to go as a little girl with my dad and brother to get these fresh from J-Town. They always have fresh ones becaus
e they sell out so quick. They fill each little cup with ...more»
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