Easy Cranberry Chutney

by Kristianne // 10.18.2016 // 2 Comments

This spiced cranberry chutney is a MUST for your holiday parties this year. You can use fresh cranberries, but when they are not available, dried whole cranberries simmered in water achieve the same result. I used sweetened dried whole cranberries... Continue reading →

8 Hearty Sides to Make Soup a Meal

by Kristianne // 10.14.2016 // 8 Comments

It is soup season, and today I have eight hearty soup side ideas to make your soup a meal! I recently tried Good Natured Soups from Progresso™ (Hearty Lentil with Garden Vegetables) and found it to be an excellent main... Continue reading →

Holiday Nutella Puppy Chow

by Kristianne // 10.13.2016 // 2 Comments

Is it too early to start dreaming about Christmas? Perhaps….. but I’m doing it anyway! The other day I was craving some puppy chow, and decided to make a rich, chocolatey Nutella version of it. Nutella makes everything taste better,... Continue reading →

Homemade Meal Tonight, Leftovers Tomorrow with Reynolds™

by Kristianne // 10.12.2016 // No Comments

From all the cooking I do, I always have leftovers. Don’t you just love having lunch already made the next day? I do! 🙂 Finding non-plastic containers that are perfect for the microwave and on-the-go meals for school or work... Continue reading →

Five Unforgettable Dining Experiences in Monterey County

by Kristianne // 10.07.2016 // 21 Comments

It’s Friday and I’m sure we all need a little vacation right about now! If you live in the Bay Area, Monterey County is a close spot that is perfect for a weekend getaway, and if you don’t live so... Continue reading →

Tri Color Turkey Spaghetti

by Kristianne // 10.05.2016 // No Comments

One of the reasons I love this turkey spaghetti recipe is that the leftovers last a few days and still taste great! It is created The Tuscan Way, using fresh red and yellow bell pepper, zucchini, onion, garlic and ground... Continue reading →

Easy Spiced Pumpkin Palmiers Using Puff Pastry Sheets

by Kristianne // 09.30.2016 // 5 Comments

Can you tell I am catching “pumpkin fever”?? I can’t help it, there are just too many good things to make with pumpkin. Speaking of good things, you have to try this super easy spiced pumpkin palmier recipe. They are... Continue reading →

Light Pumpkin Cheesecake

by Kristianne // 09.29.2016 // 1 Comment

Fall is here! To welcome my favorite season, I baked a light pumpkin cheesecake made with low-fat cream cheese, light sour cream and organic pumpkin puree. I used my springform pan and it turned out so good. Don’t buy store-bought... Continue reading →

Celebrate the End of Summer and #SnackBrighter

by Kristianne // 09.20.2016 // 1 Comment

Can you guys believe it is already the end of summer? We have been having gorgeous weather in San Francisco lately, and I wanted to share with you our three favorite ways to celebrate the end of summer. Picnic in... Continue reading →

Goodbye Herb Prepping, Hello Dorot!

by Kristianne // 09.16.2016 // 2 Comments

Goodbye chopping. Goodbye measuring. Goodbye “oops! I forgot to buy (insert herb here)”. Hello Dorot! I am excited to share a new product with you guys that is going to make your life so much easier (at least in the... Continue reading →