It’s October! Halloween is fast approaching. As if this holiday isn’t filled with enough sugary treats, how about making this awesome spiderweb cheesecake for your Halloween party? First you start with your favorite cheesecake recipe. This is the one I used. It’s a classic New York style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and a… Read More Halloween Spiderweb Cheesecake
Toddlers eat often. As in all day long. Lucky for me I love meal prep. Meals at home are easier because you don’t have to worry about getting a little messy, but I have a more trouble packing snacks while we are out. I tend to bring the same things (a piece of fruit, cheese,… Read More Baked Apple Chips
Peanut butter is one of those things you buy in the grocery store and don’t give a second thought. You probably never considered making it yourself. Maybe you use those fresh peanut butter machines where they grind the peanuts right in front of you, but I’ve never been happy with the gritty texture. For really good… Read More Four Ingredient Homemade Peanut Butter
I feel like our family repeats the same few breakfast items over and over again. I’m bored with our morning go-tos, so I’ve been brainstorming new ideas lately. One of our fall favorites is pumpkin buckwheat pancakes (recipe to come), but today we had English muffins with butter and jam. I don’t buy English muffins… Read More English Muffins from Scratch (No Shortening)
Our son recently turned one, which officially means he’s a toddler. We hosted his birthday party at the Annenberg Beach House and enjoyed the sand, water, and sun with some wonderful people. We ordered lunch from Bay Cities, but I wanted to try make the cake myself. Baking things seems more personal to me. I… Read More Viva Paper Towel Method
If you want to impress your friends, invite them over to enjoy some of this homemade ricotta cheese. It is very simple to make and once you try it, you’ll never buy it in a store again. We like to add a dollop of ricotta onto crusty bread, then finish it with a drizzle of… Read More Homemade Ricotta Cheese
My husband and I have been going to La Pizzeria Mozza for years. When Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich, and Nancy Silverton team up you know the food is going to be good. This restaurant has one of the best pizzas in the Los Angeles area, and we’re picky about pizza. But I digress. This post isn’t… Read More Nancy’s Chopped Salad
Here’s a recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth with a little less guilt. Yes, these “truffles” are healthier than most desserts, but you wouldn’t know it when you bite into one. Let’s take a look at the star players: – Medjool Dates: High in fiber, rich in potassium, and supplying a hefty portion of copper these… Read More Healthy Chocolate Truffles with Walnuts
