Hot Cocoa Pancakes

by Kristianne // 02.12.2013 // 28 Comments

I have a fun recipe for you today because it is only Tuesday and the weekend is still so far away *sigh*. These hot cocoa pancakes are surprisingly not as sickeningly sweet as they may sound. OK, yes, I have... Continue reading →

Raspberry Hand Pies

by Kristianne // 02.10.2013 // 22 Comments

When I went to SoCal a few weeks ago to visit my family, my best friend Shannan gave me this super cute heart-shaped pocket pie mold. This was the perfect gift since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! I... Continue reading →

Dried Cranberry Couscous Salad

by Kristianne // 02.07.2013 // 18 Comments

I have had a busy week studying for my one and only midterm this quarter (don’t laugh, it’s really hard stuff!), so this calls for a easy lunch recipe: dried cranberry couscous salad! I used to always serve couscous as... Continue reading →

Blueberry Scones

by Kristianne // 02.04.2013 // 25 Comments

Yesterday was brutal. Even after all of the training I had done over the past few months for my half-marathon, at mile 10 my knees were killing me and the whole lower half of my body went completely numb. Surprisingly,... Continue reading →

Healthy Super Bowl Appetizers 2013

by Kristianne // 02.03.2013 // 5 Comments

Tomorrow is a big day for us here in San Francisco! Our 49ers are playing in the Super Bowl (sorry Ravens fans, but you know who I am rooting for!!). My husband and I are running in our first half-marathon... Continue reading →

Spicy Garlic Tofu

by Kristianne // 02.02.2013 // 15 Comments

Happy Friday!! After a busy week at school, I am thrilled that it is finally the weekend. Today was such a long day at school, and I made the mistake of not eating lunch before my physical assessment workshop so... Continue reading →

Vegetable Quinoa Cakes

by Kristianne // 01.31.2013 // 12 Comments

Ever since I got back to San Francisco from my trip to LA last weekend I feel like I hit the ground running and haven’t stopped. Between unpacking, cleaning, grocery shopping, half-marathon training, assignments, quizzes, a presentation, and a paper... Continue reading →

Roasted Rosemary Chicken

by Kristianne // 01.27.2013 // 27 Comments

I did it! I successfully cooked my first whole chicken. This probably sounds ridiculous coming from someone who is obsessed with food and cooking, but I have a fear of cooking whole chickens, turkeys, ducks…basically, whole ANYTHING that once roamed... Continue reading →

Vegetable Bean Soup

by Kristianne // 01.25.2013 // 14 Comments

There is something about a warm vegetable soup in the winter that just hits the spot. This vegetable bean soup recipe is one of my go-to recipes during the winter to keep me warm. It is packed with healthy fresh... Continue reading →

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

by Kristianne // 01.22.2013 // 38 Comments

Today is our 6 month wedding anniversary! I thought about making a fancy dinner or celebrating in some way, but I refrained myself because I want our first year anniversary to be special! I really should stop making every month... Continue reading →