Five Unforgettable Dining Experiences in Monterey County

by Kristianne // 10.07.2016 // 21 Comments

It’s Friday and I’m sure we all need a little vacation right about now! If you live in the Bay Area, Monterey County is a close spot that is perfect for a weekend getaway, and if you don’t live so... Continue reading →

Tri Color Turkey Spaghetti

by Kristianne // 10.05.2016 // No Comments

One of the reasons I love this turkey spaghetti recipe is that the leftovers last a few days and still taste great! It is created The Tuscan Way, using fresh red and yellow bell pepper, zucchini, onion, garlic and ground... Continue reading →

Easy Spiced Pumpkin Palmiers Using Puff Pastry Sheets

by Kristianne // 09.30.2016 // 5 Comments

Can you tell I am catching “pumpkin fever”?? I can’t help it, there are just too many good things to make with pumpkin. Speaking of good things, you have to try this super easy spiced pumpkin palmier recipe. They are... Continue reading →

Light Pumpkin Cheesecake

by Kristianne // 09.29.2016 // 1 Comment

Fall is here! To welcome my favorite season, I baked a light pumpkin cheesecake made with low-fat cream cheese, light sour cream and organic pumpkin puree. I used my springform pan and it turned out so good. Don’t buy store-bought... Continue reading →

Celebrate the End of Summer and #SnackBrighter

by Kristianne // 09.20.2016 // 1 Comment

Can you guys believe it is already the end of summer? We have been having gorgeous weather in San Francisco lately, and I wanted to share with you our three favorite ways to celebrate the end of summer. Picnic in... Continue reading →

Goodbye Herb Prepping, Hello Dorot!

by Kristianne // 09.16.2016 // 2 Comments

Goodbye chopping. Goodbye measuring. Goodbye “oops! I forgot to buy (insert herb here)”. Hello Dorot! I am excited to share a new product with you guys that is going to make your life so much easier (at least in the... Continue reading →

Power Greens Pesto

by Kristianne // 09.13.2016 // No Comments

Eating my vegetables has always been a challenge for me. I still struggle with getting enough vegetables in my diet every day. Coming up with creative ways to “sneak them in” has worked great. This power greens pesto is just... Continue reading →

Indian-Spiced Cauliflower Orecchiette

by Kristianne // 09.02.2016 // No Comments

Our family loves Indian food. We eat it at least once a week. Tomatoes and spices play a big role in Indian sauces, so I thought why not combine Indian-spiced vegetables with pasta and tomato sauce? This Indian-spiced cauliflower orecchiette... Continue reading →

Pomegranate Chicken Skewers

by Kristianne // 08.30.2016 // 3 Comments

What do you think of when you hear the words “comfort food?” For me, I think about unhealthy foods like mac and cheese, fried chicken, etc. Our family strives to live a healthy lifestyle, so today I am recreating the... Continue reading →

De-junking Your Kitchen

by Kristianne // 08.29.2016 // No Comments

Lately I have been busy Fall cleaning. I know Spring cleaning is such a big thing, but I decided to also celebrate “Fall cleaning.” I mean, why not do it twice a year? When I clean out my apartment, I... Continue reading →