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This recipe is courtesy of my mother, who got it from a vegetable vendor (no doubt organic) at the Santa Barbara Farmer’s Market.
As you know, Kale has numerous health benefits. It’s very high in antioxidants, considered to be anti inflammatory and have anti cancer properties.
I admit, I was skeptical but genuinely pleased by the end [...]
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By: Aviva Goldfarb, author and founder of The Six O’Clock Scramble®,
It’s a new season, so it’s time to take a closer look at your family dinner routine for the Spring months ahead. (If you said, “What routine?” this article is for you!)
Disorganization, conflicting schedules and last-minute work obligations can make sitting down together virtually impossible. But [...]
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In February, we celebrate Valentine’s Day as well as American Heart Month. I saw a recipe on the Whole Foods website that encompasses both events. If you’re going to make your Valentine a treat, why not also make it heart healthy?
Here’s the very simple recipe along with nutritional information from the Whole Foods website:
Serves 16
We [...]
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This is a perfect recipe for Valentine’s Day.
I was sent some POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice to experiment with. I wasn’t sure what to try, but when I saw a POM Velvet Cupcakes with POM Frostingrecipe (via the Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills) that I happened to already have all the ingredients for, I was [...]
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This cocoa is so good, it makes a difference in almost any recipe.
This is my last tin, I think I got it in Tokyo, so I was a little bit sentimental about opening it. I have no idea when I’ll be able to get more. I needed it to make the POM Pomegranate Chocolate Cupcakes [...]
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I thought I would share this recipe since La Jolla Girl and I made them yesterday. Pretty easy and SO GOOD. We got this recipe off www.AllRecipes.com.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Melt the shortening [...]
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If you’re looking for a dessert to take to a holiday party or just love pumpkin, these squares are a healthier alternative that don’t taste healthy. I saw this recipe on the Whole Foods website on a day I had time to bake, but did not feel like going to the stores. Oddly enough, I happened to have [...]
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There is nothing worse than a sub par sippy cup. I lost a digital camera to one that leaked in my purse. Therefore, I’m picky when it comes to sippy cups that La Jolla Girl uses.
I bought a Thermos straw cup in Hong Kong that looks similar to the FUNtainer. In fact, I thought it was [...]
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According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, there are proper ways to thaw a frozen turkey without exposing you or your guests to unnecessary bacteria. They suggest 3 methods: in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave.
Their preferred method is to safely and slowly thaw the turkey in the refrigerator. Plan 1 day for every5 pounds.
If [...]
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I want to quickly share a few cute Halloween recipe ideas that I found. I didn’t have time in the end to make everything I wanted to, but here are a few cute ones.
Alien Cupcakes: I got this idea out of an old Martha Stewart Kids magazine (do they even publish it anymore?) and [...]
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If you are a member of La Jolla Sports Club, you also receive a 10% discount at Prep Kitchen!
