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 →

Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

by Kristianne // 01.19.2013 // 14 Comments

Good morning! I am so happy it is Saturday because I have the entire day off! This morning I made this blueberry breakfast smoothie with fresh organic blueberries. I always mix in some frozen fruit when I make smoothies because... Continue reading →

Zucchini Ribbons

by Kristianne // 01.18.2013 // 20 Comments

I am so excited about this recipe! I was experimenting with the extra organic zucchini I had in my fridge, and decided to try and make zucchini ribbons. Not only is zucchini healthy for you (it is packed with vitamin... Continue reading →

Simple Avocado Salad

by Kristianne // 01.17.2013 // 7 Comments

I have been having many busy days lately, and the quickest lunch for me to make in the morning is a salad! It is easy if you make the dressing the night before (or already have some on hand) and... Continue reading →

Cucumber Rolls

by Kristianne // 01.14.2013 // 11 Comments

I am not a huge fan of football or anything, but it is exciting that the San Francisco 49ers are close to making it to the Super Bowl! The last time I watched a football game was in high school... Continue reading →

Black Forest Cake in a Glass

by Kristianne // 01.11.2013 // 11 Comments

Do you ever feel like you have so much to do you are about to explode? Ever since I got back from Europe on Monday I have been feeling like there just isn’t enough time in the day to do... Continue reading →

Italian Canederli

by Kristianne // 01.09.2013 // 19 Comments

I brought you back a special treat from Italy: Italian canederli (also known as Knödel in Germany). I am so excited to share this recipe with you, because this dumpling recipe is my new favorite! I can’t get enough of... Continue reading →