Mini Strawberry Kiwi Tarts

by Kristianne // 08.10.2012 // 7 Comments

Today has just been one of those days where life is sort of…put on hold. You know what I mean? I have 2 huge baskets of laundry to do, more wedding gift boxes to unpack and squeeze somewhere in that... Continue reading →

Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef Enchiladas

by Kristianne // 08.05.2012 // 5 Comments

We are back from Hawaii and spending a day at my parents’ house before heading back to San Francisco. This afternoon my mom and I made shredded beef enchiladas with green chile sauce. It was so great to come home... Continue reading →

Mexican Chicken Salad

by Kristianne // 07.29.2012 // 11 Comments

It’s official – I’m a Mrs.! We are now honeymooning in Hawaii, which is so beautiful and I am loving every moment here. Even though our suite has a kitchen, I haven’t been using it very much. The groceries in... Continue reading →

Fresh Organic Cherry Pie

by Kristianne // 07.06.2012 // 6 Comments

To me, there is almost nothing better than a freshly baked homemade pie – crust and all! You have already heard my rant on store-bought pie crusts, but if you are short on time I will forgive you if you... Continue reading →

German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)

by Kristianne // 06.20.2012 // 11 Comments

What a beautiful, sunny day in San Francisco today! After lunch, this afternoon I plan to head to the beach and hopefully get a little summer color going. The wedding is in ONE MONTH and I am as white as... Continue reading →

Red Pepper Frittata

by Kristianne // 06.17.2012 // 6 Comments

Happy Father’s Day, to my daddy & to all of you dads out there! Although I couldn’t be with him today (I get to see him this weekend), I made this Italian frittata with him in mind =) It has... Continue reading →

Tarte aux Pommes à la Frangipane (French Apple Tart)

by Kristianne // 06.04.2012 // 8 Comments

Why is it that Sundays always go by so fast? I spent most of this lazy afternoon baking a French apple tart with Fuji apples (you can use Granny Smith if you like it more sour than sweet). I just... Continue reading →

Roasted Rosemary Chicken with Mushrooms

by Kristianne // 05.31.2012 // 1 Comment

Today was the first time I used a cast iron pan! I bought one many months ago on Amazon.com because I decided to move away from using non-stick pans because of all of the health discussion going on. Cast iron... Continue reading →

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

by Kristianne // 05.29.2012 // 6 Comments

This morning I got up at 7am and went on a run through foggy Presidio Heights. I was proud of myself because whenever I attempt to set my alarm early enough to get a run in before the day starts,... Continue reading →

Baked Roasted Vegetable Pasta

by Kristianne // 05.24.2012 // 11 Comments

Yesterday I got to counsel my first transplant patient on immunosuppressant medications. It is one thing to learn about all of the drugs in class, but to get to speak to someone face to face who is actually going through... Continue reading →