A food-loving girl raised on pasta and tamales
I hate to waste produce. So when I found myself with a huge bag of carrot top greens after buying some organic carrots, I knew I needed to put them to good use. Enter carrot top pesto. Carrot top greens have an almost spicy-strong flavor and are delicious. Win win for the environment and your…
Last summer was the summer of Green Tahini in our house. I first discovered Green Tahini at Trader Joe’s when they started carrying it last summer. I often buy their Tahini sauce and when I saw a green herb-packed version I was intrigued. After taking it home, it was so good, I didn’t even share…
Every time I cook fish at home I ask myself why I don’t cook more fish. It’s such a healthy protein and so quick and easy to put together for a hearty meal. I am an even bigger fan when the fish is fresh from the ocean and can serve as inspiration for a delicious…
Tuna salad is something I never seem to get tired of eating. It’s my go-to when I can’t come up with anything to pack for lunch, or lately after an evening hot yoga class at Core Power yoga, when I’m too hot to turn on even the stove. I love that tuna salad is creamy,…
Happy Earth day! Did you know that Earth day this year is Saturday, April 22? I’ve seen a few events around town to celebrate and the national March for Science was also planned on Earth day, which I think is pretty great. It’s an interesting day in the sense that every day should be earth…
When I get on a kick with a certain food or snack I really get into it. This winter my favorite thing to eat has been roasted broccoli dipped in chili garlic mayo (I liked this brand). It wasn’t until a few months ago that I started roasting broccoli, mostly for buddha bowls, and it…
I am so in love with this salad I want to sing it from the rooftops! It is packed with flavor, texture, and color. It’s easy, yet feels special, and would be lovely to serve for guests. I received free samples of the Toufayan pita mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering…
Growing up my family always packed food to eat while traveling. Maybe it was to resist the smell of airpot cinnamon rolls, or to save money, but my mom always had sandwiches, fruit or other snacks for us. If we were traveling with my grandparents you can bet that there was a large bag filled…
I love to travel, and Morocco is definitely on my bucket list. So while I might not be able to get to Northern Africa any time soon, I can certainly trigger my imagination through a hearty bowl of soup inspired and flavored by warm Moroccan spices. It was after a stop in one of my…
I am completely smitten with winter citrus. Meyer lemons just make me smile. I use regular lemons all the time so Meyer lemons are something special, usually only available in the winter months. Myer lemons are actually thought to be a cross between the traditional lemon and an orange or clementine, giving them a more…