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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”

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”

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”