• Black Bottom Pumpkin Pie Bars

    Black Bottom Pumpkin Pie Bars

    Some people are super into pie. Especially pumpkin pie. I don’t blame them, pumpkin pie is delicious. But honestly, I’ve never really been a pie person. It has to have A LOT going on in order for me to really enjoy it over some other dessert option like cake or brownies. I’m talking something like… Read more

  • Turmeric Hot Chocolate

    Turmeric Hot Chocolate

    My socks are on! Which means it’s officially cold weather in the southern California region. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still wearing my flips flops on the regular. Just not so much at night or early mornings. I had been dying to make a turmeric version of Hot Chocolate ever since a friend mentioned she… Read more

  • Bacon-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Tahini Orange Dressing

    Bacon-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Tahini Orange Dressing

    It’s December 1 which officially kicks off my holiday season. If I start Christmas music before this day, it feels wildly inappropriate. I hold absolutely zero judgement if you’re one of those people who starts in November, or post-Thanksgiving. For me, it’s a personal impossibility to get into the Christmas spirit prior to December. I’ve… Read more

  • Tangy Harvest Slaw

    Tangy Harvest Slaw

    Southern California isn’t exactly known for it’s blustery Fall season. It’s more known for, oh I don’t know… fires. Heat waves. Offshore winds and good surfing. People often complain saying they miss leaves changing, sweater weather, and hot apple cider. I’ll hand that to you. Changing leaves are gorgeous, I certainly have some sweaters which… Read more

  • Turmeric Pecan Banana Bread

    Turmeric Pecan Banana Bread

    I hate making returns. There’s almost always some sort of “complication” that makes returning items an absolute nightmare. My solution? Never buy anything ever again. At least that’s the mindset I’m having today. Some of my favorite memories from working at a grocery store where when customers would try to return items. First of all,… Read more

  • Pomegranate Orange Breakfast Sausage

    Pomegranate Orange Breakfast Sausage

    I live in a part of town where brunch is a pretty big deal. I get it. On the weekends, its super fun to wake up late and wander down the road to an awesome pancake spot and lounge with friends while sipping on bottomless coffee and mimosas (super healthy combo, amiright?). I personally take… Read more