I should be ashamed to even call this a recipe, but I’m not. I’m never embarrassed about saving time. I’ve mentioned once or twice that I almost always pick up a rotisserie chicken from Costco every time I’m there. It’s such a good deal, and…

I don’t mean to sound ungrateful towards my hard working mom, but when I was a kid, I had the most boring brown bag lunches ever. I just remember being jealous of my friend’s ever-changing tasty looking treats and artfully crafted sandwiches, while I chomped…

First of all, I just like the name of this box.  Yes, I’m a sucker for alliteration and good marketing.  I was at Trader Joe’s with my friend, Ashley, where I was looking for my usual chocolate croissants. But this cute box with simple design…

Did you ever gag on an over-cooked, mushy, and bland tasting brussel sprout?  I sure did.  That’s why I avoided these miniature cabbages with a 10-foot pole, all through my child hood, until I finally learned how to prepare them for myself.  And the truth…

When I was in culinary school, my sister gave me a little magnet as a gift. It read, “good cooks never lack good friends.” Oh snap!  Raise your hand if you know that’s true.  Before we moved, I was usually trapped in the apartment all…