Rolled in a signature cinnamon-sugar coating, these moist and fluffy apple cider muffins are sure to become a new family favorite. Fall and apples go hand in hand and apple cider is definitely one of the coziest fall treats. You are probably quite familiar with apple cider donuts;
Read MoreIn my home, oyakodon screams comfort. On especially cool nights or after a long day, this is a dish I turn to.
Literally translated as “parent-and-child donburi (rice bowl)”, oyakodon is typically made with chicken (the parent) and egg (the child).
Read MoreContinuing my partnership with Pavilions, Albertsons, and Vons, I’m bringing my cozy small-batch spiced banana mac pancakes to the blog in hopes that it might become part of your holiday traditions and memories, too. I’ve been loving the convenience of the one-stop-shop-ness of their stores for all my holiday needs, with Open Nature® and O Organics® products as well as their Signature SELECT™ line. And yes, I’m still shopping online and am so grateful to have the option and luxury of having my groceries delivered to my door during these times.
Read MoreDaily garden visits to break up the new norm of tons of screentime, a few days of food styling here, a sprinkle of laundry (ok a generous helping of laundry) there, and nonstop cleaning all around the house. Welcome to my new norm. Is it yours too? Life looks a little different this year and while we’re falling into the routine of it, it’s all a bit strange.
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the year. It feels like so much has happened and with all that’s going on, so many things have fallen to the wayside. Back in March, my book baby, Aloha Kitchen turned one!
Read MoreAt the start of a new year, you always hear about “resolutions” to work out every day, cut all gluten out of one’s diet, get eight hours of sleep every night—the list goes on. And while I’m not a big believer in big resolutions, that get carried out for a couple of weeks, I look at the start of a new year as a gentle reminder to get back on track with all the things I happened to let fall to the wayside during the holiday season.
Read MoreThis fall has felt very un-fall to me. I've been tinkering away in the kitchen to make the perfect mac salad, the ultimate pickled mango, and the best maki sushi in town (#cookbooklife) instead of focusing on the stars of autumn, fall produce.
Read MoreWeekend recap: go! First, my dad popped into town for a long layover on Saturday. I made one of his favorite meals, roast chicken, sautéed some giant asparagus spears, and Moses made a heavenly concoction of madeira, cream, and morels.
Read MoreMidweek wins: holly and pine trimmings have been picked up and placed in the perfect spots (by Moses) in our apartment, all of Moses' birthday presents are ordered and should be delivered before his birthday on Saturday (fingers crossed)...
Read MoreA pair of Lululemon tights and a flannel button down has become my outfit of choice since returning to the states. Which is kinda crazy talk because it's been so hot in LA that I'm currently forced to roll up the sleeves on my flannel as high as they'll go and sweat it out a bit (gross, I know).
Read Morew/Caramelized Brown Butter Cinnamon Pears & Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Read MoreYou guys, I'm so excited to share these rolls with you!! I think it's safe to say that I've established my love for cinnamon by now but I don't know that I have done as good a job at emphasizing how much I love cardamom. In fact, I feel like cinnamon is always outshining...
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