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Spring In A Bite

Spring is just around the corner and these are a perfect first bite of the season. I made them for a party and they held up perfectly. The stored ones for lunch got a little dry. I’d recommend making them fresh or try wrapping them with a damp towel if you’re storing them for tomorrow’s…
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Gigante Meatballs

Make these when you have time because they’re delicious and they freeze well. I just pulled a bag out of the freezer for dinner added them to a pot of sauce and served it over spaghetti. So easy. They’re also great over polenta! Giant Meatballs THE MEATBALLS: 1 pound 80% fat ground beef 1 pound ground pork…
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Shelter In Place Trend: Make Sourdough

I had no idea this was a trend until I started seeing pics of sourdough bread on social media. Making a started just seemed like a cool science + nourishing food activity for the kids. Also, being a sourdough starter mom is rewarding and a PITA. Enjoy! Sourdough Starter The Kitchn is the resource we…
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Shelter In Place Yogurt

We’re pretty avid yogurt eaters + I’ve always wanted to try to make yogurt + being stuck at home + last tub of store bought yogurt in fridge + have instant pot = motivation to make yogurt (finally!) This came out so well. I topped it with a bit of my homemade plum jam, granola,…
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St Paddy’s Breakfast Muffins

My kids don’t eat spinach. I’m sure they would if there was a way to get them to not see it. Sooooo, I introduced Green Breakfast Muffins this morning. And voila! They love spinach. Mind you, they had no idea – even still – that the Muffins were green because they’re loaded with spinach. They’re…
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Miss Heidi’s Beautiful Noodles

My LO attends the most nurturing and loving preschool led by a an earth fairy. Ok, she’s human but an extraordinary one. Her name is Miss Heidi and her school is called, Rainbow’s End. My LO tells me the reason it’s called Rainbow’s End is because her school is where the rainbow ends and the…
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Butter Mochi Muffins

The cutest/sassiest names website, snixykitchen posted this recipe and I love it. It reminds me of Hawaii and makes me so happy to eat (looking at you gluten-free)! They smell crazy good coming out of the oven. They’re crunchy on the outside and mochi chewy on the inside. I’m addicted. Thanks snixy!! Butter Mochi Muffins…
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Bake Sale Betty Knock Offs

I’ve never been to the restaurant but friends have had parties with Bakesale Betty catering. Bakesale Betty is a restaurant in Oakland, CA. And although, I’ve never been, I love Betty. These chicken fried sandwiches that she has inspired me to make for every major sporting/watch-and-eat event. They’re crunchy and savory and oh so easy…
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Filippino Beef Stew

I love beef stew. It’s easy and when cooked well, the beef is tender and it is oh so comforting. This beef stew recipe reminds me of the holidays because my SO’s family makes a similar stew every nocha buena. I had stew meat so I thought, let’s make xmas in March. Enjoy! Filippino Beef…
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Pink Mylk – Sakara inspired

One of my favorite discoveries in the past year was Sakara. It’s a meal program that inspired my cooking creativity just by taste. Their Pink Mylk is one of my favorites over granola and freeze dried strawberries. Pink Mylk 1 Tbsp powdered Pitaya or Dragon Fruit powder 2 shakes of cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla extract…
