Savory. Aromatic. Flavorful. Hearty. Fresh. Satisfying. I am officially pho-ddicted. ... Read the Post
FABULOUS EVENT – CINCO DE MAYO
{above image modified from an original image on Snippet and Ink} I love Cinco de Mayo. It's a colorful celebration and I'm thrilled it's falling on a Monday this year... what a perfect excuse to drink margaritas to kick off the week. Speaking of margaritas, I believe that a Cinco de Mayo fiesta only needs three major things to be a success: margaritas a tablescape guacamole* *I admit ... Read the Post
RECIPE – THE BEST GUACAMOLE
One of my favorite things to do in Santa Barbara is to host outdoor dinner parties {basically, a slightly upscale version of a barbecue}. We've been fortunate enough to have had beautiful weather as of late, so I was able to host a dinner in January and February. Without hesitation, I knew I'd be making guacamole to keep people happy before the meal was served. Each time, the guacamole was ... Read the Post
GLUTEN FREE THANKSGIVING {HOW TO HOST A GLUTEN-FREE HOLIDAY}
Russ Parsons' Dry-Brined Turkey {a.k.a. The Judy Bird} As I walked through Santa Barbara's Farmers' Market and collected some stunning decorative kale & gladiolas to adorn the Thanksgiving table, it struck me that this will be my first gluten-free Thanksgiving. As opposed to being discouraged, I scoured Pinterest for gluten-free alternatives to classic Thanksgiving staples. I've gathered my ... Read the Post