Although mashed potatoes are not typically on the menu at my house, for this first time in a while we had a craving for them and whipped up a batch of herby kale mashed potatoes …
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Leftover Transformation: Chili Tostadas
With Halloween behind us and my annual family tradition of making a big batch of chili on Halloween night packed up and stored in my refrigerator to enjoy as leftovers throughout the week, I wanted …
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Recipe: Sorrentino Cocktail with Limoncello and Gin
While my parents were out visiting us last week, we enjoyed our evening cocktail hour every night before dinner (living the luxe life, I know!). While most of those evenings I spent enjoying a raspberry …
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Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Pears and Arugula
I made this salad for dinner last night as I was looking for something light to enjoy after a big food day at work, and I was craving something satisfying but veggie forward. This salad …
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Recipe: Easy, Healthy Eggs Florentine
During our trip to San Francisco, I ate the same thing for breakfast every morning at the hotel – Eggs Florentine. Although we’re not usually hotel breakfast people, the hotel that we stayed at offered …
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Santa Barbara City Guides: For the Best Brunch in Town, Take a Drive to Bob’s Well Bread
Nestled in the small town of Los Alamos out in the mountains about 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara is my absolute favorite bakery and brunch spot, Bob’s Well Bread. We stop by Bob’s on …
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Recipe: Homemade Italian Subs
After a couple weeks off here on the blog, I’m pleased to report that I’m back from my hiatus feeling fully inspired and ready to start sharing some fun new recipes. During my time away, …
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Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
Last week, I was fortunate to pick up a big load of sweet Italian peppers from our local farm, and I knew right away what I wanted to do with them. My mind immediately went …
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Product Review: Trader Joe’s Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing
Welcome to my latest dressing obsession. Seriously, I can’t get enough of this stuff! This rave review is coming from a girl who rarely purchases bottled dressing, and who isn’t even vegan (although I love …
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Recipe: Strawberry Balsamic Crumble with Semolina Oat Topping
Over this past weekend, we spent a quiet Sunday at home, cooking up a storm and enjoying delightful meals throughout the day. Since I felt like we obviously needed a dessert to cap off our …
Claire Aucella 