First off, a bit of a special request to you all. My Pumpkin Chocolate Cupcakes are a finalist in a Halloween recipe contest, and all you need to do to vote for them is go here, scroll to the bottom, and click the...
Last week I hosted my first giveaway, a wonderful decorating and baking tool set from McCormick, and this week I am announcing the winner, who is….. Crystal Tripp! Congratulations on your lovely new Halloween goodies! McCormick will be sending them to you shortly 🙂...
I’ve been wanting to make some Halloween-themed cupcakes for the past few weeks and have been brainstorming about how to decorate them. Then, this past week, I was contacted by McCormick about hosting a giveaway of their “Tricks for Your Treats” goodie bag, which...
It rained last week here in Los Angeles. Sure it was only for a few minutes and it was still in the 70’s and partly sunny while it was happening, but it still means the same thing. Fall has officially begun!!! As I have...
The first time I had broiled trout was in Montana, and its rich and buttery flavor always stuck with me. I decided to try and make some on my own, but used Devo Blood Orange Olive Oil to add some light citrus notes. I...
Remember when I told you to hold onto any leftover pumpkin puree you had? Well this is why. WHOOPIE PIES. I have actually never made whoopie pies before these, and was very intrigued by the consistency of the batter when I was scooping spoonfuls...
The fall season is nearly here, and this makes me excited for two reasons. One, because I will be going home next month and will be able to see the bright and vibrant colors of the Oregon autumn, and two, because pumpkins are in...
I’ve been wanting to utilize the new bundt pan I got a few weeks ago, and decided to head over to the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market yesterday morning to find some sweet produce to put in it. There were lots of peaches, berries, and...
While I was home me and my brother and my friend Melanie set aside an afternoon to walk around Portland and try some of the city’s gourmet food trucks. When we were walking down Hawthorne on the east side of the...
A few weeks ago I made a variation of Greek mousaka using butternut squash instead of the traditional eggplant. I only used half of a butternut squash for the recipe, and wrapped the other half in plastic and placed it in the...
One of the greatest things about being home in Oregon is the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. The other day me and my brother, Pantelis, went berry picking in the West Union Gardens and got a pint of marionberries, a pint of...
This is going to be a good week. Yesterday I flew out of Long Beach airport and into Portland, Oregon where I am going to be visiting my family for the next week. It is also why I wasn’t able to post yesterday,...
