Apple Streusel Muffins

by Kristianne // 09.16.2014 // 8 Comments

Where have I been this past week? Working 12 hour shifts -> Santa Barbara <3 -> Los Angeles for Fabi’s Tri -> Visiting family -> Driving back to SF -> Back to work! Fabi and I drove down to Santa... Continue reading →

The Best Peanut Butter Pie

by Kristianne // 09.07.2014 // 10 Comments

It’s Sunday and I have a special treat for you today: The BEST peanut butter pie I have ever had! This recipe is so light and creamy. I must warn that this peanut butter pie recipe is not diet-friendly…I spent many... Continue reading →

Blended Turtle Iced Coffee

by Kristianne // 09.04.2014 // 6 Comments

This post is sponsored by Starbucks®. All opinions are my own. Last month, Starbucks launched a new multi-serve iced coffee line, “Brewed to Personalize,” which comes in three flavors: Unsweetened, Lightly Sweetened and Caramel. This new line makes it so... Continue reading →

Peanut Butter and Banana Pancakes

by Kristianne // 09.02.2014 // 79 Comments

This post brought to you by National Peanut Board. All opinions are 100% mine. I can’t believe it is already SEPTEMBER! This year is flying by. Did you know that September is Better Breakfast Month? Just in time for “back-to-school”!... Continue reading →

Cucumber Salad

by Kristianne // 09.01.2014 // 9 Comments

Happy Labor Day! Summer is almost over (except here in San Francisco, where it is just beginning), so enjoy those summertime BBQs while you still can! This creamy cucumber salad recipe is one of my favorite sides to bring to... Continue reading →

Lightened-Up Fettuccine Alfredo

by Kristianne // 08.25.2014 // 17 Comments

I have attempted to make fettuccine alfredo sauce from scratch at home a few times, and have never liked the end result. I love fettuccine alfredo in restaurants, but the kind you find in grocery stores taste completely different. There... Continue reading →

Scharffen Berger Chocolate Launch Party at Waterbar

by Kristianne // 08.20.2014 // 4 Comments

Last night I attended a launch party hosted by Scharffen Berger chocolates in celebration of the launch of their four new flavors, which include: 72% Cacao Signature Dark Chocolate, 33% Cacao Smooth Milk Chocolate, 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate with Pistachios... Continue reading →

Overloaded Bruschetta

by Kristianne // 08.18.2014 // 8 Comments

Days like today make me a little nostalgic. It has been cold and foggy outside ever since I woke up this morning in San Francisco. Even though it has been like this a lot this summer, for some reason, today... Continue reading →

Pesto and Tomato Tilapia

by Kristianne // 08.15.2014 // 6 Comments

Pesto is a great way to use up extra basil leaves. I always buy a large package of them at the store when I only need it for one or two recipes for that week, and am left with a... Continue reading →

Berry White Chocolate Fantasy

by Kristianne // 08.14.2014 // 1 Comment

This week I got a special delivery from FarmBox SF, and was invited to try their berries with a Tillamook ice cream flavor and come up with a “Fresh-Picked Craving” recipe. FarmBox SF is a company that supports local, organic farmers to bring fresh produce... Continue reading →