Cheddar Cheese Crackers

by Kristianne // 10.01.2012 // 16 Comments

Happy October 1st! I can’t believe it is already October. In celebration of the month of Halloween, I made these pumpkin-shaped cheddar cheese crackers. The husband calls them “cheese cookies” because they look more like cookies than crackers. I guess... Continue reading →

Roasted Garlic Broccoli

by Kristianne // 09.28.2012 // 6 Comments

I LOVE broccoli. Is that weird? I guess I remember not liking it as a kid, but broccoli kind of grew on me and now I love it – especially because it is so healthy for you! Broccoli can be... Continue reading →

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

by Kristianne // 09.25.2012 // 19 Comments

When most people think of fall, pumpkins come to mind. For me, however, carrot cake always reminds me of fall. My grandma’s birthday passed just a few weeks ago, and I always remember her baking a fresh carrot cake from... Continue reading →

Soft Sugar Cookies

by Kristianne // 09.22.2012 // 14 Comments

Sugar cookies!! These sugar cookies have to be my all-time favorite kind of cookie. They are thick, buttery, soft, chewy…amazing. They are really fun to make because you can decorate them with any frosting and sprinkles you want. This time... Continue reading →

Spicy Chicken

by Kristianne // 09.22.2012 // 3 Comments

Last night I had to work until midnight at the Civic Center for a UCSF hospital benefit concert. It was a really long day, but I met a lot of new people and we had fun. Even though I slept... Continue reading →

Kale Smoothie

by Kristianne // 09.19.2012 // 12 Comments

If you are looking for a great energy boost in the mornings or at lunch, you have to try this kale smoothie recipe! I have to admit, I completely despise eating kale. I have tried a few different recipes and... Continue reading →

Pistachio Crusted Fish

by Kristianne // 09.17.2012 // 2 Comments

I think I found my new favorite fish recipe…pistachio crusted fish. For this pistachio crusted fish recipe, I used tilapia fillets; however, I have seen similar recipes using pistachios with halibut or salmon. I personally think a pistachio crust tastes... Continue reading →

Caramel Brownies

by Kristianne // 09.15.2012 // 3 Comments

What is everyone up to this weekend? Today I made these gooey caramel brownies from scratch because I still had some caramel left over from these turtle cookies I made a few weeks ago. I have been trying to stick... Continue reading →

How to Cure Fresh Olives: Mediterranean Style!

by Kristianne // 09.14.2012 // 6 Comments

My husband LOVES olives, and although I have never attempted to cure my own olives at home, I decided to give it a try. Olives have many health benefits, including a high iron and fiber content. Right off the tree,... Continue reading →

Tequila Chicken Fajitas

by Kristianne // 09.14.2012 // 1 Comment

Home sweet home! Fabi and I got back to San Francisco today from our vacation (more on that later). After many nights of eating camping food, I was craving a home-cooked meal really bad. These tequila chicken fajitas are really... Continue reading →