Mini Lemon Cake

by Kristianne // 05.13.2013 // 18 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day!! I didn’t get to spend the day with my mom today, *sigh*. In celebration of finishing my first rotation and Mother’s Day weekend (e-gift?), I made this mini lemon cake from a recipe I have been wanting... Continue reading →

Curried Sweet Potatoes & Tofu

by Kristianne // 05.10.2013 // 14 Comments

OK, I know I have been really bad about posting recipes this week, but it is my last week of my first rotation and it has kept me so busy! Tomorrow is my last day, then I have a short... Continue reading →

Sunday Trip to Tara Firma Farms & Wine Country

by Kristianne // 05.06.2013 // 10 Comments

Living in San Francisco, I am only 1 hour away from wine country, yet I have never explored it this whole time I have been living here. My friend and I decided to start our Sunday by taking a tour... Continue reading →

Vegetable Purses

by Kristianne // 05.05.2013 // 24 Comments

Aren’t these the cutest? I found this recipe from Cooking Light and thought they were just the cutest things ever! I think if my vegetables were served in these as a kid, I would have been way more excited about... Continue reading →

Low-Fat Dark Chocolate Mousse

by Kristianne // 05.02.2013 // 32 Comments

Once I finished my work at the hospital today, I was craving something sweet. The entire way home, I contemplated if I should make cookies or not. Basically, the debate was over making something healthy like a fruit bowl vs.... Continue reading →

#ILoveAvocados For Cinco De Mayo Sweepstakes

by Kristianne // 04.30.2013 // 7 Comments

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner! Are you doing anything special? I usually indulge in homemade Mexican food every year to celebrate. FLASHBACK! Two years ago around Cinco de Mayo, Fabi and I were hiking in Yosemite with... Continue reading →

Pan Asian Lettuce Wraps & Citizen Chef GIVEAWAY!

by Kristianne // 04.27.2013 // 8 Comments

I love lettuce wraps. They are so fresh and crunchy, and the options are endless when it comes to choosing what ingredients you want to add in. I am still adjusting to my new full-time work schedule, so it has... Continue reading →

Pompeian Grapeseed Oil Recipe Contest – Win a Trip To BlogHer Food ’13!

by Kristianne // 04.26.2013 // 7 Comments

Calling all food bloggers! I am excited to share a really fun recipe contest with you guys! As you probably already know, I am constantly trying out substitutions for butter in my recipes with things like applesauce, yogurt, or healthier... Continue reading →

Black Bean Brownies {Gluten-Free}

by Kristianne // 04.25.2013 // 66 Comments

OK…I have to admit, the thought of black bean brownies completely disgusted me when I first heard of them. Brownies made of black beans…. really?! That just does not sound appetizing. When I think of black beans, I think of... Continue reading →

Lemon Pistachio Stuffed Artichokes

by Kristianne // 04.23.2013 // 12 Comments

Today went by so fast, I felt like my head was spinning. Mondays are usually really busy for me after a lazy weekend, but today seemed to be worse than usual. I had to get up really early to read... Continue reading →