Mexican Mocha Milkshakes (And Alotta Alliteration)
May 13, 2013 | 16 Comments
Heat has happened here.
Sun sure’s scorching.
Temperature topped triples today.
It’s #*$%ing hot out.
Which probably explains why I’ve been craving frosty milkshakes like it’s my J-O-B. Cold, cold milkshakes in a festival of fun flavors.
It’s An Albion Fit Giveaway!
May 10, 2013 | 116 Comments
I may have mentioned that I like to run.
I run as frequently, as far, and as fast as my body and my schedule will allow, all in the name of mac n’ cheese, pizza, and cake. Ohhhh the cake.
The truth is that I enjoy running – it’s the one time of day that I can decompress, filter my thoughts, and clear the cobwebs. And as with anything else, having the proper equipment on hand only makes things more fun.
Which is why I was so delighted to come across Albion Fit.
Albion Fit deals in women’s fitness, swimwear, and workout clothing, and, man, do they do it right. I was lucky enough to take their Mantra Yoga Pant and Love Racer tank for a spin; the pants have a lovely fold-down waist, notched hems, and a fabulous fit. I love them. But let me tell you about the tank.
Let’s Talk Nachos
May 8, 2013 | 21 Comments
Doesn’t it seem like there’s an expert on everything these days?
Surfing experts!
Snake handling experts!
Couponing experts!
I even tuned into the TODAY Show the other day and found Natalie and Savannah being schooled by a dishwasher loading expert! (At which point I questioned, for the 121st time, why I watch The Today Show!)
I have never climbed on a surf board, I generally try to avoid snakes and coupon clipping, and, as A. will most certainly confirm, I am far from an expert when it comes to loading my poor, put-upon dishwasher.
I am, however, a confirmed Nacho Expert, both in terms of preparation and consumption.
And today, I’d like to share some of my most expert tips with you.
Expert! Get ready!
Shrimp Tacos + Coconut Avocado Crema
April 30, 2013 | 14 Comments
What You’ll Be Eating This Cinco de Mayo Week continues with some tacos, some crazy good crema, and some truth talk: tell me true – do you ever find yourself becoming that person???
That person who insists on humming along with the radio throughout an entire 8 hour road trip?
That person who puts empty milk and juice cartons back into the fridge?
That person with that habit you swore you’d never, ever, ever, never -not EVER- be like?
Don’t forget, this is truth talk time…

PB & J Tres Leches Trifle
Hey, hey, hey, you’re in the right place today! And you will be when you stop by tomorrow and the next day, and the next… because it’s What You’ll Be Eating On Cinco de Mayo Week on SB! With recommendations a go-go for you and your Cinco spread!Read More →

Brown Butter Chocoflan & Social Media
If you stop by here with any regularity, you know that I generally like to keep things a little silly. Life can be challenging. Putting a healthy, thoughtful meal on the table for your family each and every day can be challenging. Which is why I think it’s so importantRead More →

In Skillets: Cheesy Sage Baked Rice
Well look-uh here, finishing up Skillet Week right on Earth Day… it’s almost like someone, you know, got their planning on! I do find my skillet to be the most environmentally responsible tool that I have in my kitchen, mainly because it will last my lifetime and hopefullyRead More →

In Skillets: Dulce Apple Cobbler
There really isn’t that much to say about this cobbler… Except maybe that it is the work of 1 humble skillet, 11 simple ingredients and 40 short minutes in the oven. Or perhaps that it’s the perfect vehicle for crisp, sweet, springtime apples, such as the lovely Pink LadyRead More →

In Skillets: Spring Pea Quesadillas
Let’s face it: quesadillas are all kinds of messy. Which is why they’re the perfect candidate for skillet containment. You could bake your quesadillas on a baking sheet. Sure, you could do that. But let’s just sit for a spell, talking of skillets, and then see if youRead More →

In Skillets: Butter Nut Streusel Cake
Confession time: I love skillets. I love cooking in skillets. I love baking in skillets. I love broiling in skillets. I love wearing skillets as dangly earrings on date nights. Really? No. Maybe? Only every third one. The truth is that even before I got serious about cooking,Read More →

Vegan Bean & Potato Picadillo
Beans really are a kind of magical fruit, aren’t they? Yes, magical in that way, silly goose! But since most of us aren’t 10 year old boys, we’re going to talk about the other ways that beans are magical today. Like how they’re filling! Like how they’re fibrous!Read More →

Grapefruit & Cornmeal Pound Cake
We had our first haboob of the year here in the Valley of the Sun yesterday. So who do you think decided it would be a good day to run the trails of our fair city? This girl! Who do you think is still shaking dust out of the nooksRead More →

Loaded Carrot Cupcakes
Loaded. Loaded, I tell you! I think there are two camps when it comes to carrot cake: (1) Just stick with the carrots. (2) Throw lots of other stuff in the mix and go absolutely nuts with it. I’m a go absolutely nuts with it person. For sure.Read More →

Lemon Plum Empanadas
Let’s continue the Spring train today (hoping Spring, itself, will hop on at the next stop) with some lovely, sweet pastries. What do you say? I say yes! And you can’t stop me! But do you really want to? Even if I offer you a warm empanada? Made withRead More →
















