To truly master the art of brunch, one must conquer the humble omelet. Luckily, we can call on Sasha Martin for a simple guide to fluffy French perfection! Her book Life from Scratch: A Memoir of Food, Family, and Forgiveness is available now on Amazon, and we’re sharing an excerpt with you below:
Celebrate spring by making a homemade floral-inspired layer cake. There are all sorts of goodies in this recipe. Baking with edible flowers is a culinary adventure; flowers can really change the flavor of something so classic, like carrot cake, and somehow make it even better.
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As a lover of food and flavor, I adore exploring well curated and unique restaurants all over the country. I recently had the opportunity to experience Fig & Olive of Los Angeles, a local Italian eatery flooded with artisanal olive oils and Italian-everything in abundance.
As part of each meal you’re given various olive oils and the opportunity to taste each one. Through my dining experience, I learned that tasting olive oil can truly be an art.
Fig & Olive’s founder, Laurent Halasz, has put together a guide for tasting olive oil that she shares with us, here:
After a long winter the thought of warm nights surrounded by flowers, great food and delicious cocktails can be ever so exciting. So, to get you inspired for some outdoor entertaining this spring, we put together a beautiful farm to table dinner to reveal how to create a relaxed yet beautiful evening with friends.
When it comes to outdoor entertaining, creating a comfortable atmosphere is just as important as the food you serve. Essentially, you want to bring some of your favorite elements of your home outside like seating, table linens, rugs and blankets to keep warm. Also, much like utilizing different rooms in your house, it’s fun to set up different spaces outside for your guests to enjoy.
Looking for the perfect spring menu to gather a few friends for a meal in your backyard? Start off the appetizers with this refreshing and comforting recipe for Chicken Sausage Dolmas, free of corn and gluten, by Elizabeth Eichhorn of Mary Lee Kitchen! Chicken Sausage Dolmas Dolmas
Don't call it a cutie. Or a baby orange. Pixies hold their own in the citrus world, and next month specifically kicks off their appreciation in California's Ojai Valley, where they're a source of joy for locals and tourists alike. If you can't make it to town
Clean, fresh, and a little sweet, this citrus salad is delicious on its own, or even served in a bowl with champagne poured on top. It's officially a brunch classic for me. Vanilla Citrus Salad (Serves 2) Ingredients: 2 blood oranges, supremed 2 grapefruits, supremed 2 tablespoons mint, finely chopped 2 tablespoons
With broadening understanding of food allergies, there are just some treats we don't want to miss out on. Elizabeth Eichhorn of Mary Lee Kitchen in Los Angeles has a passion for teaching consumers to better understand what their food does and where it comes from. We're
Yerba Buena is a mint-like herb that grows rampant in the Southern Californian countryside. It's not popular now, but back in the day -- like, before the Spanish even showed up -- it was used in native cuisine for its peppery, citrus flavor and menthol
When winter isn't quite ready to shed its coat and enter spring, hearty, simple, stick-to-the-ribs meals are best. There's barely anything at the farmer's market, so we turn to our pantries instead. What I love about this recipe is that if you already have a
Winter can be cold and gloomy no matter where you are, so throwing together a hot chocolate bar can be a fun way to warm up the season. Invite a few of your favorites to come spend the day catching up after the crazy holiday season.
During these colder months I love cozying up to a crackling fire with friends and huge bowls of soup warming our hands. There is something so comforting about indulging in a rich and flavorful soup. In January, when the year is at its beginning and our
One mustn’t wait for summer to enjoy a margarita. Rimmed with homemade dried lime salt, this rhubarb margarita is just as enjoyable to sip on under a pile of blankets than while laying out at the pool. Garnish with rosemary for a festive libation. Winter Margarita (Makes
They had us at raw chocolate rose truffles. Then, they went and added in some Scandinavian simplicity that inspired our current winter issue and we were even more enamored. Basically, there just wasn't any way we couldn't share this recipe from The Chalkboard this month, as
A holiday gathering surely calls for a festive and flavorsome drink. Since not everyone drinks alcohol, especially children, teenagers, pregnant women – and let’s not forget about the designated driver – it's a loving note to guests to be prepared with a few easy recipes. Whether
The tahini dressing combined with the hazelnuts gives this salad a healthy combo of fats and protein. The kale, cranberries and pear also serve as great sources of fiber. We especially love to whip this up in the fall when the pears are perfectly ripe. Kale,
Spending time in the kitchen around the holidays is a blast, yet it can be quite time consuming especially when you are making multiple dishes. This pie is incredibly decadent, a fun alternative to the usual holiday spread and is truly a one dish wonder. Simply
We love sharing the delectable eats our friends at The Chalkboard always seem to come up with. And this one is no exception! We think this pairing of chickpeas, chia seeds and a kick of curry is the perfect savory something to jump start the
This cocktail is perfectly autumnal and would make a great addition to any Halloween party or a cozy night in with your loved one. It’s beautiful, light, and has a delightful orange hue. Persimmons are one of the best fruit harvests during fall. They have
These yummy snacks may be little, but they pack a punch! With the barre3 nutrition trifecta of fat, fiber, and protein, plus Vitamin A for an immune boost, they’re the perfect snack to grab on your way to your next barre3 class for a pre
This cake is one of the most beautiful cakes we serve at Huckleberry, but it is not a cake that flies off the shelves. Honestly, it’s just not for everyone, but if you love the earthy taste of buckwheat, as I do, this buttery cake
These bars are delicious. Their texture is light and their flavor is full. They are also incredibly fun and easy to make. People are so often baffled when they hear how much fun I have baking. Baking is so specific and there are so many
Summer is a season to delight in those hot days and nights spent around the water. Therefore, Mediterranean food makes for the quintessential cuisine, so we’re happy to share some favorite Mediterranean dips perfect to serve for your next summer soiree, pool party, or a
With summer officially here, it won't be long before we're searching for something light, fun and refreshing to serve to our guests while entertaining al fresco. This perfect peach number strikes the right balance between smooth and sweet. It's also a cinch to make! Summer Peach
Summertime is such a freeing time of year. BBQs, pool parties, and spontaneous trips to the beach all make for perfect moments to be paired with warm summer nights. If you’re enjoying these warmer months as much as the weatherman pointing out the days of
I just love wings, they’re interactive, a little messy, and down right delicious. This traditional bar food is very popular on most, you guessed it, bar menus but rarely seen in the home setting. This is probably because none of us want to bust out
Entertaining is a labor of love and with so many things to do, why not make it easier on yourself with this simple and eye catching appetizer. Whether you are in a time crunch and it's right before go-time, or you need something to make
Here's a floral twist on a Cinco de Mayo favorite. We know that nothing quenches a springtime thirst quite like a freshly shaken margarita, but why not go a step further and garnish it with a few edible flowers? Lilacs are wonderfully fragrant and their
When I think of spring and summer, I think of lazy mornings and big family lunches at the park or in the backyard. The kids are home (probably running through the sprinkler) and everyone is a bit more relaxed and eager to stretch the long
I love making these cupcakes because more often than not, people just want a good vanilla cake. They should be a perfect blend of fluffy and moist, and let's be honest, the perfect vehicle for a heaping scoop of vanilla bean frosting. I tested countless