You guys, it’s been waaaaaaaay too long since we’ve talked chocolate. Like almost a whole month kind of too long! I know, I know… So not cool! So not me! So not us. Clearly, I’m here to apologize. Clearly, I’m here to make up for what’s been lacking with the ultimate chocolate cookie. Clearly, I’m…
Continue ReadingAsparagus, Avocado, and Orange Quinoa Salad with Sesame – Mint Vinaigrette
Hello and Happy day to you, my lovelies! How’s your week going so far? I know everyone’s saying this… but MAY… whoa. How did we get here so fast? It’s wild. Speaking of wild! Life has been insanely busy on this end lately. Honestly, I love it that way. A full schedule helps keep my…
Continue ReadingSpring Pea, Leek, and Pancetta Risotto
Let’s be honest… risotto is a bit of an attention whore. Yes. I said it. And it’s the dang truth. Anything that needs your patience, love and gentle stir for over an hour immediately gets slapped with a NEEDY label. That being said, risotto is absolutely f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s. And dude, there’s wine involved! Any meal that encourages drinking on…
Continue ReadingZucchini Cupcakes with Browned Butter- Almond Frosting
Sometimes, for no apparent reason at all, it’s super hard to get into the groove of a new week. I like to call this an early week funk… It’s normal. It happens. It’s totally cool. Instead of complaining, collapsing, or cursing it all to hell, I woke up this morning and made these zucchini cupcakes,…
Continue ReadingVegan Mango Mint Frosty
Meet my new morning lover: The Mango Mint Frosty. This is what you drink when your body is all amped up and eager for milkshake o’ clock, but your brain is all “Hell-to-the-no, lady. It’s 7 am, that belly is still full of pizza and wine from last night, and oh yeah, you’re out of ice…
Continue ReadingPeanut Butter – Banana Olive Oil Pancakes
Hello there, darling friends! Since the weekend is literally right around the corner, I thought it might be a swell time for some good old fashioned pancake talk. So without further ado – let’s talk pancakes! Pancakes are awesome (duh), and they happen a lot in our kitchen. In the morning we dig them with…
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