Pine Nut and Cilantro Hummus

by Kristianne // 04.29.2014 // 6 Comments

We’re back from Hawaii! Photos soon =) Today was unpacking/cleaning day, so I was in a snacking mood and made this yummy pine nut and cilantro hummus! Last time I went home to visit my family, my mom and I... Continue reading →

Google Shopping Express, My New BF!

by Kristianne // 04.29.2014 // 1 Comment

Hi everyone! Have any of my Bay Area readers tried Google Shopping Express?  Continue reading →

Mini Fruit Pies

by Kristianne // 04.24.2014 // 5 Comments

Whenever I have leftover dough from making quiche or something, I use it to make mini pies for dessert! These miniature fruit pies are the perfect individual dessert, because each person can have their favorite fruit. You can fill them... Continue reading →

Orange Chicken

by Kristianne // 04.20.2014 // 6 Comments

Although I love takeout, sometimes it is a little too salty for me. A much healthier alternative is making your favorite takeout foods at home! That way, you can control what you are putting into the food. You can make... Continue reading →

Fudgy Banana Brownies

by Kristianne // 04.16.2014 // 15 Comments

I have a treat for you today: fudgy banana brownies. Once again I found myself with one banana too ripe to eat, needing to be used ASAP. One banana is not really enough for banana bread, or even good banana... Continue reading →

Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese

by Kristianne // 04.13.2014 // 13 Comments

There are many places in San Francisco to get a delicious bagel for breakfast, but one of my favorite places to go is Noah’s. Mainly for their incredible cream cheese shmears. I have been so spoiled by them that regular... Continue reading →

Apricot Turkey Panini

by Kristianne // 04.10.2014 // 5 Comments

I love experimenting with sandwiches. My favorite type of sandwich is the panini, because I like my sandwiches hot and crispy. For this apricot turkey panini, I used arugula mixed with olive oil and pepper and a bit of Brie... Continue reading →

Margherita Pizzette

by Kristianne // 04.05.2014 // 10 Comments

Today I was so busy with my Spring cleaning that when lunch time came around I was really hungry and did not feel like spending a lot of time making something. After spotting the fresh  mozzarella cheese and tomatoes I... Continue reading →

Cocoa Almond Butter Smoothie

by Kristianne // 04.03.2014 // 9 Comments

It has been raining a lot this week in San Francisco, so I haven’t been able to run at all. The most recent post-workout drink I have been hooked on lately (minus the whipped cream…usually ;)) is the cocoa almond... Continue reading →

Baked Stuffed Jalapeños

by Kristianne // 03.31.2014 // 5 Comments

The other night was Mexican food night, and I was getting tired of the same old sides I always make. I found this stuffed jalapeño recipe by Cooking Light magazine, and decided to give it a try! I was worried... Continue reading →