Thank you Sprouts Farmers Market and Simply Organic for sponsoring this recipe. We’re so close to perfect fall weather in the Valley. I can feel the cool temperatures early in the day and late at night, which means I’m in full chili mode. As a native of Texas, I appreciate a hearty bowl of perfectly […]
Gingerbread Cookie Butter
Thank you to Cost Plus World Market + Bahlsen for sponsoring this post. I only share things I enjoy, so it was a pleasure to partner on this recipe. When the weather begins to cool, I get pretty excited knowing the holidays are nearing. It means I can raid my scarf drawer and pretend I actually get dressed up, […]
Puppy Dough (Cookie Dough for Dogs)
Halo and Buster celebrated another birthday this week. My kids are growing up so fast. As in years past, I prepared a homemade treat for them to enjoy. In 2017, it was dog-friendly cookie dough inspired by DO in New York. I heat-treated whole wheat flour to a safe 170 degrees F and mixed in other […]
The Making of a Farm Board with The Farm at Agritopia and Barnone
Food has become a phenomenal outlet for me not only to express myself creatively, but also support the community. Among projects I love most is crafting over-the-top food boards that look more like gardens than they do a traditional charcuterie or cheese and crackers spread. It’s tough to explain what that looks like without photos. […]
Inspiring Eats and Party Tips for the Big Game
As we inch closer to Sunday and the big game, I want to make sure you are inspired to host a wonderful football party for family and friends. I partnered with The TomKat Studio to create a smashing spread of food and drinks, all inspired by Kikkoman. Scroll through to see what it takes to […]
An Italian Family Dinner
Family dinners were always the norm in my home growing up. My mother always ensured we ate a hearty meal together, even if it meant taking dinner on the road. It’s something I still value to this day. However, it can be quite a challenge at times. On photo shoot days, especially, when the days are much […]
There’s More to Sprouts
Thank you Sprouts Farmers Market for inviting me and sponsoring today’s post. On rare occasions I step out from behind my laptop, camera and styling tools to do something new. Mostly food-focused, the activities are chosen specifically because I know they’ll be meaningful. My most recent adventure was to a retreat hosted by Sprouts Farmers […]
This Calls for a Slice: Wedding Cake History
If you’ve been following my Instagram stories, you know I am a full on nerd when it comes to food science and history. It’s fascinating, so of course when our friends eloped, I wanted to gift them a surprise cake and research the history of this wedding treat. So this is me letting my inner geek […]
Why I Love Refrigerated Pie Crust
Yes, I use refrigerated pie crust. I admit that with no shame. Sometimes referred to as pre-made or -rolled, this product saves my life when last minute parties come up or let’s be honest, I failed to properly plan a dish to bring to a dinner I knew about a month ago. Refrigerated pie crust is […]
