Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins

by Kristianne // 03.09.2012 // 3 Comments

This quarter I have had the longest days ever at school & work. Bringing some snacks with me keeps me going throughout the day. I finished off my last dark chocolate bar from Trader Joe’s at work tonight, so I... Continue reading →

White Chocolate Dipped Oreo™ Cookies

by Kristianne // 02.21.2012 // 4 Comments

After a long day studying and working, I couldn’t wait to wind down in the kitchen. This may be weird to some, as working in the kitchen is probably the last place some people would want to be after a... Continue reading →

Homemade Chewy Granola Bars (No High Fructose Corn Syrup)

by Kristianne // 02.13.2012 // 9 Comments

This was my first attempt at making my own homemade chocolate chip granola bars. Many store-bought granola bars are made with high fructose corn syrup and a lot of sugar, so I wanted to create a healthier version that still... Continue reading →

Crispy Circle Potatoes

by Kristianne // 01.12.2012 // 3 Comments

Add this crispy circle potato recipe to any meal as a side, or make them simply for a snack! Play with the seasonings, there are many variations you can try 🙂 5.0 from 2 reviews Crispy Circle Potatoes Print... Continue reading →

Puppy Chow

by Kristianne // 12.13.2011 // 1 Comment

I adapted this recipe from Betty Crocker’s Chex® Muddy Buddies® recipe. There are many names for it, and puppy chow is just one of them. It actually does look like dog food, but it tastes so good! They are an... Continue reading →

French Fried Onions Recipe

by Kristianne // 12.07.2011 // 5 Comments

You’ll be surprised at how easy this homemade french fried onion recipe is to do yourself. If you ever find yourself in need of a topping for a casserole, soup, vegetable side, etc., you can make your own fried onions... Continue reading →

Pineapple Berry Smoothie

by Kristianne // 11.18.2011 // No Comments

Today I have a really busy day at Genentech in South San Francisco, a leading biotechnology company, so I won’t have time to eat my daily fruit servings. This morning I decided to make a pineapple berry smoothie to use... Continue reading →

Deluxe Bagel

by Kristianne // 11.18.2011 // 1 Comment

I was introduced to open-faced bagels in college through a little place in Isla Vista, CA called Bagel Café, and fell in love. There are so many different variations you can make! My all time favorite bagel to get there... Continue reading →