Late Summer Supper

Despite the fact that fall is nearly upon us, it’s still hot as fire in LA and I’ve been cooking accordingly. All summer long, I’ve been making giant quinoa salads filled with different veggies and a variety of almost-no-cooking-required ingredients. … Read More

Everything Almond

Almond Milk LA

It’s been sweltering here in LA and ice cold freshly made almond milk from Almond Milk LA has been my afternoon treat. My favorite cookie recipe of the moment comes from Gwyneth Paltrow’s new book It’s All Good: Delicious, Easy … Read More

Perfect Summer Breakfast

Smashed avocado with lemon and a slice of a juicy heirloom tomato on toast. Sprinkled with salt and pepper.

Summer Cocktail: Kumquat Martini

Made this for my family this past weekend, using kumquats from the backyard. Not unlike the loquat, kumquats are one of those fruits that people aren’t quite sure what to do with. This fresh and summery cocktail solves that problem … Read More

Loquats in Bloom

This past sunday turned into the day of the loquat, as my tree is overflowing with ripe fruit ready to be eaten. With fantasies of afternoon cocktails in mind, I decided to make loquat syrup. Bounty Loquat Spritzer – two … Read More

Guest Editor of The Chalkboard + Muesli

For the month of April I am guest editing Pressed Juicery‘s lifestyle and wellness blog The Chalkboard. I’ll be posting once a week and my first story is all about breakfast. Muesli, to be exact. My friend and beloved LA … Read More