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Pretty Valentine's Dessert: Pink Swirl Brownie Bars!

Do you look forward to Valentines' Day? Do you have any traditions or expectations?  I'm not much of a flowers, or candy, or even jewelry person.  I usually just request some sort of handwritten note, that I treasure for weeks to come.  Traditions aside, your significant other will thank me later: you should definitely make THESE for Valentines' Day dessert! ---> Guys love these brownies. I mean really really love them. Like beg you for seconds and thirds. ... Read more » about Pretty Valentine's Dessert: Pink Swirl Brownie Bars!

Recipe w/Chicken, Kale, & Quinoa: Tuscan Chicken Soup

So I was watching "The Kitchen" the other day on the Food Network and they mentioned that the top three search words on their site are:

  • chicken
  • kale
  • quinoa
These are currently the most popular foods that people want to cook with. Well, I've got you covered with this new Tuscan Chicken Soup, because it has all ... Read more » about Recipe w/Chicken, Kale, & Quinoa: Tuscan Chicken Soup

Lemon Cupcakes with Blueberry Buttercream Frosting

The only non-cartoon show my toddler likes is the Food Network's "Cupcake Wars." And it is such a welcomed break for something to watch together besides Dora, Sophia the First, Cat in the Hat, etc... There's something about those high-pitched LOUD cartoon voices that irk me to no end. But cupcake baking, I could watch that all day!! I love seeing all the different flavor combinations, decorations and displays, and hearing the judges talk about the taste and texture. ... Read more » about Lemon Cupcakes with Blueberry Buttercream Frosting

2013 Year in Review + Top Nosh and Nourish Recipes!

2013 was a really phenomenal year for me. From moving to a new town, settling in to a new house, finding a part-time job I love, discovering more of my niche and passion when it comes to cooking and food photography, being filmed for an upcoming sequel to the juicing movie, "Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead", joining the Huffington Post as an official writer/blogger, writing an e-cookbook, teaching a group of middle schoolers about nutrition and healthy snacks, appearing multiple times in Fox News ... Read more » about 2013 Year in Review + Top Nosh and Nourish Recipes!

And My Super Exciting On-Cloud-Nine News is...

You may have noticed that my blogposts and new recipes have been a bit infrequent over the past couple of weeks/months. And I've been teasing (torturing) you a lot with pretty food pictures and asking for your opinion, like which salad you like better on Facebook: "VOTE: Which salad sounds best to you? a) Pork Carnitas Spinach Salad + Creamy Kale Ranch Dressing b) Mexican Chop Salad + Honey Lime Vinaigrette c) Jicama Chicken Salad + Blueberry Balsamic Dressing or  ... Read more » about And My Super Exciting On-Cloud-Nine News is...

Over-the-top Delicious Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup

First a confession: I am totally into that Food Network show "Chopped"!! I love seeing what's in the basket and what each contestant decides to create -- both from a culinary perspective and also the design/presentation. So when Ancient Harvest Quinoa invited me to participate in a "Chopped-style" contest this winter, I was almost giddy. ... Read more » about Over-the-top Delicious Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup

Holiday Gift Guide for the Home Enthusiast: West Elm

I started a weekly Holiday Gift Guide series for the month of December, leading up to the big day. If you missed last week's Holiday Gift Guide for the Baker in your life, be sure to check it out. I want them all!!! Today's guide is all about the home. ... Read more » about Holiday Gift Guide for the Home Enthusiast: West Elm

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