Author Archives: SaffronAndSunflowers

What Are You Sprouting This Spring?

“Fresh herbs really belong anywhere you put them”. -Alex Guarnaschelli, chef March is here and it’s starting to feel like spring.  I find myself daydreaming of planting flower bulbs deep into the soil and reaping the benefits of beautiful blooms, fresh herbs and other garden wonders for months to come.  One of my absolute favorite things aboutContinue reading “What Are You Sprouting This Spring?”

For the Love of Chocolate

Women crave it, Men stash it away and Aztec Kings used it as a form of currency to trade with the Mayans. But, why do we love creamy silky chocolate so much? Following are a few reasons why it is favored by so many and why we shouldn’t give it up completely, even if we’reContinue reading “For the Love of Chocolate”

Smoothies are Sexy

It’s 2022 and everyone’s back at it. We’ve made resolutions…and this year we’re sticking to them! It’s time to be positive, present, happy & healthy. Annnd possibly we ate a little too much cake over the holidays. I know I did anyway. It’s hard to resist when your mom is an amazing chef who makesContinue reading “Smoothies are Sexy”

Feast of the Seven Fishes

An Italian Tradition For a Holiday that holds high in tradition, why must we ask ourselves every year- what are we eating for Christmas Dinner? Maybe it’s because we’re burnt out on Thanksgiving must- haves like Turkey, Gravy & Stuffing (which are practically engraved in our dinner table). While some Christmas chefs may be happyContinue reading “Feast of the Seven Fishes”

Mistletoe Martini

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is less than a week away and I am whipping up a festive favorite ~ Mistletoe Martinis! This tasty zingy cocktail blends cranberry, pomegranate and elderflower liquor for a flavor that you won’t forget. You can find about a hundred different renditions of this drink onlineContinue reading “Mistletoe Martini”

My Favorite Rosemary Old Fashioned

Most of my twenties were spent mixing cocktails in Hollywood hotspots for LA’s elite. Even more time (some of which is blurry) was spent on the opposite side of the bar drinking cocktails. Somewhere between finding the right balance of sweet, sour and strong, I developed a flair for crafting cocktails far beyond simply beingContinue reading “My Favorite Rosemary Old Fashioned”

Christmas Peanut Butter Cups

When peanut butter and chocolate come together it makes my heart sing. As long as I can remember, these have been some of my favorite cookies. They are so incredibly easy to make, and I love that. Being a toddler mom- we don’t have a whole lot of time for intricate recipes over here! TheseContinue reading “Christmas Peanut Butter Cups”

Ginger Pear & Sage Cocktail

The holidays are among us and I have the perfect cocktail to “pear” with that special Christmas occasion. This Ginger Pear & Sage libation is one one of my favorites. With organic unfiltered pear juice and a homemade ginger sage simple syrup, it’s got all the right flavors for cozying up on a cold wintersContinue reading “Ginger Pear & Sage Cocktail”

Herbs that you Must Cook with and How to Use Them….

Any time I cook (which is all the time) fresh herbs serve as my secret weapon. They simply add life to any dish.Summer is a distant memory, and that’s ok, because Fall offers all kinds of beautiful herbs that make the best ingredients for adding color, flavor and nutrition to your plate! Did you knowContinue reading “Herbs that you Must Cook with and How to Use Them….”

The Sweet Potato Chronicles

The other night for dinner I just wanted to keep it simple. A grilled piece of chicken, lemon broccoli and a baked sweet potato. As I sat down at the dinner table and took a bite of my perfectly baked sweet potato, just for a second, time stopped. It was so delicious. I officially confessContinue reading “The Sweet Potato Chronicles”

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