Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

by Kristianne // 09.22.2013 // 16 Comments

Fall is here! Yesterday I went to the grocery store and when I came home, I burst through the door with a few pumpkins and ran to show Fabi what I found. To my disappointment, he only responded that he... Continue reading →

Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

by Kristianne // 09.21.2013 // 9 Comments

Don’t you just love quick, easy, satisfying meals? This pulled BBQ chicken sandwich recipe is inspired by my Mom, and it is very easy to make! All you have to do is add some chicken breasts, BBQ sauce, brown sugar... Continue reading →

Parmesan Zucchini Crisps

by Kristianne // 09.19.2013 // 10 Comments

These baked organic Parmesan zucchini crisps are crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. I was browsing the Food Network website after I got home from work tonight and saw this baked zucchini crisp recipe from Ellie Krieger.... Continue reading →

Nanaimo Bars

by Kristianne // 09.16.2013 // 12 Comments

These. are. so. good. My friend from Canada told me about Nanaimo bars, and after making them they are now on my top 5 favorite desserts list! They are made of three layers: the bottom layer is made of graham... Continue reading →

Cast Iron Rosemary Chicken

by Kristianne // 09.15.2013 // 5 Comments

I’ve decided that Saturday is my favorite day of the week. I get to sleep in, and can still look forward to another entire day off! The weekend is the only time during the week that I can spend hours... Continue reading →

Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

by Kristianne // 09.12.2013 // 17 Comments

I have loved ice cream my whole life. One of my first jobs in high school was at Cold Stone Creamery serving up ice cream creations. It was one of those rare situations where going in to work was heaven…well,... Continue reading →

Sweet Potato Pancakes

by Kristianne // 09.10.2013 // 11 Comments

Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods ever! I just can’t get enough of them. Last Christmas, while I was in Germany, I was eating some potato pancakes topped with applesauce and thought they would be even better if... Continue reading →

Fried Abalone with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Capers

by Kristianne // 09.05.2013 // 14 Comments

For Labor Day weekend we went on a last minute camping trip with friends in Mendocino, CA. One thing I love about this quaint beach town is that you just can’t help feeling relaxed when you are there. I was... Continue reading →

Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie

by Kristianne // 08.31.2013 // 15 Comments

The other day at the grocery store I walked by some mint and impulsively bought it because it smelled so good, but realized I had way too much of it once I got home. Instead of making my usual berry... Continue reading →

Best Foods for All-Day Energy

by Kristianne // 08.31.2013 // No Comments

I just came across this article by Karen Ansel, RD on Cooking Light on the best foods for all-day energy and had to share it with you. Lately my energy levels have been low due to my busy work schedule,... Continue reading →