I pride myself on being able to throw together a decent meal with whatever I can find in my fridge or pantry - without having to run to the store. I have three kids so going to the store isn't the easiest option. As long as you have chicken and barbecue sauce, you can add any spice to this recipe. Why? Because barbecue chicken is a crowd pleaser. Even for picky eaters who don't like barbecue sauce (just omit the sauce). It's great as a weeknight meal or main dish for company! read more[...]
My ideal travel adventures involve a lot of food. Actually, who am I kidding? They revolve around food. Eating, cooking, talking about food, taking pictures of food... you name it, if it involves food, I heart it. One of my favorite parts of researching our Los Angeles trip was checking out food blogs and top ten lists of city restos and bars. We picked a couple from the lists and made sure to pick a couple from exploring. Overall, we ate at too many great places to mention so here are my Top 4 LA Spots.read more[...]
FOOD. It's what my family is built around. Food plays a huge part in our traditions, get-togethers, and general acceptance and tolerance of each other. Big holiday dinners are our fave - epic meal planning, multiple courses, tequila wine (lots of wine) -- and everything is made from scratch (including the wine!).read more[...]
Yesterday, my sister surprised me for lunch. Normally she has class but she had just finished a 3-hour exam that had taken over most of her life for the past two weeks, so it was really awesome to spend some time with her. I was ready to haphazardly throw some leftovers together for us, maybe some of my Fancy Avocado Toast, when she showed up with all the ingredients to make sushi! Keep reading to see how easy (and cheap!) it is to make your own rolls.read more[...]
Lately, I can't get enough of Avocado Toast. It is one of the most delicious brunch or mid-day snacks that is super easy and cost-effective to make - depending on how fancy you are, of course. And it's popping up everywhere. Just search the hashtag #avocadotoast on Instagram and get ready to drool.read more
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