Preparing small bite snacks doesn’t have to be boring. For us well-rounded folks, there are many options. Think about combining your two senses- sight and taste. Everything tastes better when it looks delicious, no? Oh- and by ‘well-rounded’ I mean those of us who eat moderately healthy but can also appreciate the naughty little things … More Small Bites and Tea
If you are planning to take advantage of the last bits of summer entertaining, don’t do it without serving crostini appetizers. They are so quick to assemble and the topping combinations can be as wild as your imagination. Sounds interesting, no? Crostini are basically thin slices of toasted bread with eye-popping yummy toppings. Ok, maybe … More Party-Perfect Crostini
Guess what today’s #1 must read is on Brit & Co?! Yep, it’s my feature post “You Can Make This Decadent Indoor S’mores Dip Without the Campfire”. Here’s a little teaser… So head on over to Brit & Co HERE to see how to make this infamous summer outdoor dessert. You won’t believe how easy … More Decadent Indoor S’mores (A Brit & Co Feature)
Hello Monday! Hope everyone had a great holiday. We had a blast taking the kids camping. And by camping I mean cabin with very minimal use of tents. Roasting marshmallows counts as real camping, no? Anyhow, here’s an easy way to serve a totally mess-free, no utensils required kind of salad. This is great for … More Salad In A Cup
I think all too often baby’s breath takes the back seat. Always playing the supporting role and never has the opportunity to shine as the lead. Well, let’s change that NOW because there’s no reason why this breathtaking, gorgeous, innocent-exuding bloom should be anything but the focal point. If you have no idea how to … More Decorating With Baby’s Breath
Happy Friday everyone. Aren’t you excited for the weekend? We are planning to pick up the kids, take the ferry into the city, and spend the evening on foot roaming around downtown. This is about as much exercise as I get. Walking four hours count right? Today, I’m sharing a very light and yummy salad for … More Endive Blueberry Pear Salad + Vinaigrette Mixer Giveaway! (Ends June 13th)
Milk & cookies. It’s one of those things that’s sort of comforting and nostalgic. It reminds me of those youthful years. Remember playing in the playground until the sun sets after school and then walking home with your cousins and friends? Milk & cookies bring back the same carefree memories for me. My kids have … More Milk Slushy + Cookies
Ever since making a mental note to myself to eat at least one salad a week; I’ve been thinking of ways to make salads more fun, tasty, and of course pretty on the eyes. Today, I’m sharing an easy salad recipe that I made this week. If you are a shrimp lover (or wannabe), please … More Shrimp and Edamame Salad
Happy Thursday! Just wanted to share a salad that I made recently. It’s a multi-color carrot salad with maple-candied bacon bits and honey roasted pecans. Top with just a really simple olive oil and lemon vinaigrette. I got these organic carrots from Trader Joe’s. When I saw the variety of colors, I knew I had … More Carrot Salad With Bacon Bits and Pecans
One of my favorite ‘better-for-you’ snacks is rice pudding. It just satisfies my sweet tooth without an ounce of guilt. To make it even more delish, I’ll add granola and fresh strawberries. I’m a huge fan of the brand Kozy Shack Simply Well Rice Pudding. It’s one of those products that we stock our fridge with … More Rice Pudding With Granola + Strawberries
Growing up, I always ate grapefruit dipped in a salt & crush red pepper mixture. There was also this- pear dipped in a fish sauce & fresh chilli pepper sauce. The pear had to be super crunchy and sweet; the soft ones won’t work for this type of eating. I know- this may sound strange … More Blood Orange with Australian Murray River Salt
How many of us have spent countless hours pinning decor, food, or fashion ideas onto our Pinterest boards only to hope ONE DAY we would actually turn those ideas into reality? Count me in. I started to challenge myself to recreate something from Pinterest at least once a month. It has to be simple and … More Smoked Salmon + Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites
Ever wonder how to make Miso soup? You know the soup that typically gets serve at Japanese restaurants? It’s actually very very simple. All you need are just a few ingredients and probably about 10 mins. of your precious time. Made some for lunch. I forgot how yummy and such a breeze it is to … More Miso Soup
I HEART Foie Gras. I HEART Truffles. Put them together? Just pure heaven! Yesterday, as a snack, I made two little seared Truffle Duck Foie Gras sandwiches. It was just the perfect midday filler. Seared Foie Gras in a way reminds me of Roasted Bone Marrow which I LOVE to make. Will share my RBM … More Truffle Foie Gras Sandwich
I’m all about easy entertaining and creating yummy, eye-pleasing food that are just plain ol’ simple. Yesterday, I fancied my favorite cheese wheel with dried fruits, nuts, and honey. It was perfect for snacking throughout the day. Avoid the cooking and mess! Difficulty level- SUPER easy peasy! Start with your favorite cheese wheel. A soft … More Fancy Your Cheese!
Can’t believe I haven’t done a spring roll post yet! We usually enjoy this healthy dish almost once a month. And a lot more often during the summer and spring time with greens and herbs from our garden. This is a great option for those of you who crave a healthy and easy meal. Desperate … More Vietnamese Springrolls
You haven’t had fried food unless you’ve had fried eggplant. And you haven’t made fried food unless you’ve made them with panko. PERIOD. Bold statements there, I know. But TRUST ME on this. How delish does this look?!!! I usually use newspapers to soak up excess oil, however, in honor of fashion week, I’m using … More Panko Fried Eggplant
For the past two days, I’ve been overdosing on these bite size crab & avocado crackers. After a long weekend of stuffing myself with all kinds of food from our family festivities, my plan was to start on a detox this week. That plan didn’t pan out when my sister in law forgot a tub … More Crab & Avocado Cracker Hor d’oeuvres
Last week I made pan seared betel wrapped pork rolls, which was inspired by a very popular and traditional Vietnamese dish, grilled betel wrapped beef rolls (bo la lot). Bo la lot is marinated ground beef wrapped in betel leaves and grilled to perfection. This traditional dish is usually served as one of the 7 … More Pan Seared Betel Wrapped Pork Rolls
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