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 PUMPKIN MUFFINS
Looking to do something with the plethora of canned pumpkin stacked in my cupboards {I had over-purchased just in case the zombie apocalypse hit us before Christmas}, I searched for a gluten-free pumpkin recipe. When I stumbled upon a recipe here, I thought it sounded delicious. I adapted it slightly and ended up with a gooey, not-too-sweet muffin that is a great holiday breakfast or ... 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
FABULOUS SANTA BARBARA SPOT – EUREKA!
The Story: When a new place opens up in Santa Barbara, there's always quite a bit of buzz... When I heard about Eureka!, I was told they specialized in gourmet burgers and really creative libations. As a good burger and a cocktail are two of my very favorite things, I knew I had to give it a shot and see if it lived up to the hype. The Place: Eureka! has a relaxed, yet polished, appearance. ... Read the Post
RECIPE TO TRY – BUTTERFINGER CAKE
It was my task to make a birthday cake for a very untraditional birthday boy... so I followed this {oh-so-easy} untraditional recipe that I found on Six Sisters' Sweet Stuff and it was a complete success {judging from the fact that not a single piece was left in the pan by the end of the meal}. ... Read the Post
RECIPE TO TRY – REESES CHEESECAKE BROWNIES
I am a girl with a serious sweet tooth. Anything that has sugar in it tends to make me happy. When I saw a brownie that combined three of my major loves {chocolate, cheesecake, and peanut butter} I knew I had to try it. I found the recipe through Pinterest and it led me to the recipe on Pip & Ebby. I tried it. I loved it. Confession: I ate half the pan. Second confession: I didn't regret ... Read the Post