Cast Iron Rosemary Chicken

by Kristianne // 09.15.2013 // 5 Comments

I’ve decided that Saturday is my favorite day of the week. I get to sleep in, and can still look forward to another entire day off! The weekend is the only time during the week that I can spend hours... Continue reading →

Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

by Kristianne // 09.12.2013 // 17 Comments

I have loved ice cream my whole life. One of my first jobs in high school was at Cold Stone Creamery serving up ice cream creations. It was one of those rare situations where going in to work was heaven…well,... Continue reading →

Sweet Potato Pancakes

by Kristianne // 09.10.2013 // 11 Comments

Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods ever! I just can’t get enough of them. Last Christmas, while I was in Germany, I was eating some potato pancakes topped with applesauce and thought they would be even better if... Continue reading →

Fried Abalone with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Capers

by Kristianne // 09.05.2013 // 14 Comments

For Labor Day weekend we went on a last minute camping trip with friends in Mendocino, CA. One thing I love about this quaint beach town is that you just can’t help feeling relaxed when you are there. I was... Continue reading →

Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie

by Kristianne // 08.31.2013 // 15 Comments

The other day at the grocery store I walked by some mint and impulsively bought it because it smelled so good, but realized I had way too much of it once I got home. Instead of making my usual berry... Continue reading →

Best Foods for All-Day Energy

by Kristianne // 08.31.2013 // No Comments

I just came across this article by Karen Ansel, RD on Cooking Light on the best foods for all-day energy and had to share it with you. Lately my energy levels have been low due to my busy work schedule,... Continue reading →

Raspberry Sorbet

by Kristianne // 08.28.2013 // 10 Comments

Today is my Grandma’s birthday! Happy Birthday, Grandma! It is hard being so far away from family sometimes, but I get to see them soon during an upcoming visit 🙂 I discovered my new favorite way to eat raspberries: raspberry... Continue reading →

Asian Sesame Drumsticks

by Kristianne // 08.27.2013 // 12 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I am beginning to feel like the summer is slipping away and soon fall will be here! There are just a few short weeks left of summer, but that doesn’t mean it is time... Continue reading →

Cauliflower Cakes

by Kristianne // 08.25.2013 // 15 Comments

I used to think cauliflower was the most boring vegetable, since it is not very flavorful on its own. Now it is one of my favorite vegetables to cook with, because it is a great canvas for many different flavors!... Continue reading →

Almond Apple Strudel

by Kristianne // 08.22.2013 // 13 Comments

Any dessert with baked apples is always so comforting! When I baked my first strudel recipe (fresh cherry strudel), I immediately wanted to try it with other fruit fillings since it was so easy to make. This apple strudel is... Continue reading →