It’s officially summertime here in Southern California, which means we’re starting to haul zucchinis out of our garden by the armload once again, and keeping an eager eye on my budding tomato plants. It’s the …
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Recipe: Scrambled Eggs with Snow Peas and Hoisin Sauce
Spring is officially in season, and with that comes a whole new wave of produce that I am so ready to eat. One of my favorite items in the spring produce collection happens to be …
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Product Review: Trader Joe’s Black Tea and Boba Ice Cream
This has been on my radar to try for a while, and last night, it finally happened. As we are huge fans of milk tea with boba in my household, I simply could not wait …
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Recipe: Sheet Pan Coconut Curry Chickpeas with Roasted Cabbage
I’ve had this idea in my head for a while now, and I’m so pleased to report that the actual dish itself came out even better than I was imagining. I love it when a …
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The Ultimate Guide to Southern California Wildflowers
Easy Road Trips and Pro Tips to Make the Most Out of Your Wildflower Adventures I’ve lived 5 glorious years here in Southern California (based in Bakersfield, to be exact), and every spring I look …
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Product Review: Trader Joe’s Cheesy Seasoning Blend
As a food scientist and huge fan of new food products in general, I’m always ready to buy and try new products – especially at Trader Joe’s. This new seasoning blend caught my eye as …
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Recipe: Sugar Preserved Lemons
This recipe was inspired by one of my favorite orders at Bob’s Well Bread, the Gravlax Platter. The meal comes with a house-made bagel, lox, cream cheese, tomatoes, onions, capers, and the most perfect, sweetened …
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Coconut Chili Crisp is My New Favorite Condiment
Ever scroll through Instagram and stumble on a recipe that you have to make, like, now? This was that recipe for me as I watched Chris Morocco of Bon Appetit make this coconut chili crisp …
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I Made Vodka Sauce from Grossy Pelosi
If you’re like me and follow many popular food accounts on Instagram, you may have come across Dan Pelosi (aka, Grossy Pelosi) as a very fun account to follow. I’ve become a fan of Grossy …
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Recipe: Frisée Salad with Parmesan Cheese, Pancetta, and Castelvetrano Olives
I made this salad on repeat over the weekend, and as soon as I did, I couldn’t wait to jump onto the blog and share the recipe with you all. You guys, this salad is …
Claire Aucella 