Southern Californian Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Southern Californian Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Seafood is often considered an expensive, bougie treat.  I've noticed that I tend to suggest  replacing a majority of the red meat in ones diet with seafood for the obvious health benefits, while ignoring the strain that this places on ones wallet. Shrimp tends to be the least-expensive option in the seafood section, and has [...]

Blueberry Peach Cobbler

Blueberry Peach Cobbler

Life's a peach! Fresh peaches are one of the many things I love about summer. Here's a quick and easy dessert recipe that's made with two of my favorite summer fruits. An added plus, it's lighter and healthier than most southern cobbler recipes out there.  Your peaches should be sweet enough this summer without all [...]

Fig and Summer Berry Tart

Trying to figure out what to make for that summer party coming up? Look no farther than this epic fig and berry tart. Decadent and delicious, this dish is sure to impress.

Back to the Basics

Back to the Basics

Is butter a carb? In this post we'll go back to the basics of nutrition. Start understanding what you are eating.

Eggs over Spicy Red Pepper Quinoa

Eggs over Spicy Red Pepper Quinoa

Baked Eggs over Spicy Red Pepper Quinoa. Start your morning off right with a nutritious balanced breakfast.

Shrimp and Scallop Tacos

Shrimp and Scallop Tacos

There's no time like summer for shrimp and scallops on the barbie. In San Diego, the food culture is centered around the fish taco, and eating a good fish taco is a life changing experience.  If you don't believe me, ask my boyfriend who claimed he didn't like fish before he had his first San [...]

3 Meals to up your Glamping Game

3 Meals to up your Glamping Game

Curious how to shop for your next car camping trip? Here's a sample shopping list and three simple easy gourmet meals to take your camping trip to the next level. Added bonus: everything tastes better when cooked outside. Note: it's recommended that you actually get outside and go for a hike, rather than sit around and drink all day. Please try to clean up and leave no trace.

Eggplant Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

Eggplant Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

I was having a dinner party the other night.  A number of vegetarians were invited, and so I needed to get a little more creative than usual.   My roommate often makes Bacon wrapped stuffed dates as an appetizer at many of the events we host together, but for obvious reasons, bacon was not on the [...]

Hearty Healthy Chicken Fajitas

Hearty Healthy Chicken Fajitas

  My roommate and I like to feed people.  Maybe it's my jewish side and my time in Italy coming out, and well my roommate is half jewish half Italian, so you get the point. Mangia! I  understand that for some, it can come as a challenge feeding a crowd.  To those who can only [...]