It’s summer, which means it’s time to pick Goji berries, or buy them dried to enjoy this fruit year round. Even better, it’s summer, which means it’s time to get in the kitchen to create with my mom. She is quite the talented baker! So, between my love of making everything nutritious and her umpteen […]
Homemade Sourdough Bread (with Starter)
Nothing quite like the scent of freshly baked bread wafting from the kitchen. It was always a goal of mine to make the perfect loaf, but I was always intimidated. Why try when the bakery will do a better job? Well…I was wrong. Not only is bread-making easy, but it’s fun! And it makes […]
How to make a sourdough starter
Artisan bread making has sadly become a lost art among the average baker. It used to be a staple in every home kitchen and not that unusual. Around the world, bread is still a staple. In America we’ve started to demonize bread. We’ve called bread unhealthy, responsible for weight gain, and a carb-laden source that […]
Shake your BonBon Truffle Recipe
If someone had told me a year ago that I could eat chocolate that looks like See’s Candies ® and it was good for me, I would’ve asked if gullible was written on the ceiling. Sure, it’s true that 80% cocoa solids have been sold as good for us, but we significantly reduce the flavonol […]
Petit Fours Recipe with Matching Holiday Scents
Big thank you to Sabon for making this recipe possible! When you think of holiday indulgences, you might think of guilty pleasures: like dessert. And then there’re holiday scents and fragrances and recipes to wow family and friends. How about immersing yourself completely in the fragrances and aromas of Sabon’s luxury bath and body indulgences […]
Green Monster Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream
It’s over 100 degrees in Los Angeles and I’m just not ready to say goodbye to summer without the crisp cooling flavor of mint and chocolate swirled together into a creamy duet. More importantly, I wanted to make a healthy ice cream recipe that you can enjoy no matter if you’re trying to keep your […]
