Food

Market Fresh Zucchini Parmesan Waffles
Food

Savory Zucchini-Parmesan Waffles

Will it waffle? I’m only now discovering what an important question this is. I love discovering new uses for my kitchen tools—the slow cooker, the pressure cooker, the blender, and the rice cooker have all been the source of new culinary discoveries this year. But what about the waffle iron? A quick internet search led […]

Passion Fruit and Lime Margarita / 10 Best Cinco De Mayo Cocktails
Food

12 Best Cinco De Mayo Cocktails

When hosting a Cinco De Mayo fiesta, I think we can all agree that the key to success boils down to one ingredient…the cocktails! While there are plenty of staples that are almost required at a fiesta party…. chips and guac (or this healthy queso), a festive sombrero, Mexican embroidered dresses, even paper picados (make your own with this […]

pink icy cocktail & succulents for summer party
Recipes

Dolled Up Mule

photographed by heather kinkel This fun and refreshing tequila-based cocktail was created by Arizona mixologist Colton Brock. See how he served it during a backyard fiesta in the full story here.

michelada recipe
Recipes

Michelada Oaxaqueña

photographed by heather kinkel This michelada cocktail has an extra dose of awesome and was created by Arizona mixologist Colton Brock. See how he served it during a backyard fiesta in the full story here.

Derby Pie Milkshakes recipe
Food

Kentucky Derby Pie Milkshake

With the Kentucky Derby only days away, I’ve been feeling a little nostalgic for the Kentucky Derby celebrations of my childhood. When I was growing up, we often attended the home of my parents’ best friends for their annual Derby party. Having grown up in the Bluegrass State, they were deeply rooted in the traditions surrounding […]

Yogurt-Covered Pretzels & Caramel Popcorn
Food

Giveaway! Delicious Snacks, Delivered

This might sound crazy to some of you, but I’m one of those people who loves grocery shopping. There’s almost no way I’d rather spend an afternoon than perusing the produce, chatting with the guys in the fish market, studying wine labels, and choosing a new cheese to sample that night. The big problem? Between work, taking care […]

Raspberry & Pistachio Cake with Lemon Glaze Recipe
Dessert

Raspberry & Pistachio Cake with Lemon Glaze

It’s always right around this time of year that I start craving desserts with fresh juicy berries and zingy citrus fruit — flavors that practically shout from the rooftops that Spring has arrived and it’s time to savor desserts with a lighter vibe. For a garden party I hosted in my backyard, I made this Raspberry […]

Herbed Goat Cheese and Radish Tartines / Morning Meals
Food

Herbed Goat Cheese & Radish Tartines

I am (and have always been) the biggest fan of toast. To me, it’s the most perfect and versatile blank canvas to satisfy hunger at any time of day. Whether topped with avocado, eggs or something a little sweeter – a piece of toast provides endless opportunities for experimentation. On busy mornings, there’s no faster breakfast […]

Smoky Mango & Avocado Salsa
Food

Smoky Mango & Avocado Salsa

When I turned in my book manuscript last year, I couldn’t believe that I’d accidentally written more than would fit in the final book’s pages! Perhaps it’s a better problem to have too much to say than too little, but it meant that I had to go through the arduous process of deciding which recipes and […]

no-bake peanut butter-chocolate chunk granola bars (vegan & gluten-free)
Food

No-Bake Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chunk Granola Bars

I rarely leave home without a granola bar tossed in my bag, but I’m not a big fan of the processed ingredients and refined sugars that are in most of them. So lately I’ve been really into making my own, and when I hit upon some of the great no-bake versions out there, I started tooling around […]