This post is sponsored by So Delicious Dairy-Free Mousse. All opinions are my own. While I mostly eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, I occasionally allow myself to indulge in something sweet (to reward myself for good behavior). One of my biggest indulgences has always been ice cream, but I’ve learned in recent years that while Continue Reading
When it comes to celebrating special moments with your significant other, sometimes the best nights are the ones you have at home. That’s why hosting a gourmet date night at home elevates dinner to the next level. To help you plan a memorable evening with your loved one, today’s recipes come from the cookbook Dinner: Changing Continue Reading
Getting motivated to lose weight isn’t a problem for some people. Staying motivated is often another story. When a diet doesn’t produce results right away, studies show people usually don’t stick with it. Setting the bar too high too soon can lead to frustration and a fast exit of a regimen that might have in the […]
If you want to lose weight, get toned, or just be healthier in general, one of the easiest ways to drop the extra pounds is by changing up your diet. Whenever I want to get leaner, I reduce my simple carb intake and increase my veggie consumption. But, even when I’m focusing on maintaining a […]
This post is sponsored by Domino’s. All opinions are my own. There’s nothing I enjoy more than hosting a fun party, but sometimes the time and effort it takes to cook for, set up, and decorate the party can get exhausting. That’s why, as a smart hostess, there are occasions when I decide to keep […]
This post is sponsored by Boulder Canyon Foods. All opinions are my own. When it comes to eating healthier foods, we often feel like we need to make a choice – either it’s good-for-you or good-tasting. But the truth is – healthy meals can also taste great too! Eating lots of antioxidant-rich vegetables, dark leafy Continue Reading
Eating healthy doesn’t have to taste bad. In fact – healthy foods can actually taste great! To inspire you to eat better this season, today’s simple recipe features a sweet gluten-free superfood salad that detoxes your body, boosts your energy, improves your digestion, helps your skin look clearer, and contains a vegan Continue Reading
While most people think of beach barbecues and fireworks when they imagine a July 4th party, the truth is – it can mean a variety of things. If you’re planning to celebrate Independence Day by hosting a small, intimate July 4th party at home this year, here are some inspiring ideas and helpful tips on how […]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Line 39 Wine. Content for 21+: The joy of backyard entertaining comes when you’ve put together the perfect Summer BBQ. You know – that cute and casual backyard party that’s both Instagram-worthy and yet totally fun to hang out at. Yeah, that one! Well, that’s Continue Reading
Knowing how to bake is a life skill that any entertainer or hostess should ideally have. To help you learn cooking and baking techniques, recipes, and skills, Sur la Table offers a variety of fun and informative cooking classes. During one of their recent cooking classes, we learned how to make a delicious Crème Fraiche […]
We recently caught up with Celebrity Chef Stuart O’Keeffe, during a Gourmet 3-Course Dinner he was hosting with Macy’s Culinary Council at Macy’s Union Square in San Francisco. Aside from treating guests to a fabulous meal (during which he did a live demo showing how each recipe was made), he also entertained us with his Continue Reading
The Fun Foodie’s Guide to Pebble Beach Food & Wine – The Biggest and Best Party on the Central Coast
When it comes to throwing the biggest and best 4-day party on the Central Coast, Pebble Beach Food & Wine always takes the cake. Now in their 11th year of popping bottles and exceeding expectations, the PBFW festival was primed to outdo itself, by living up the grand reputation it had built over the past decade of Continue Reading