Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and won’t it be wonderful to make your loved ones something sweet and pink to eat. I’ve got Pink Velvet Cupcakes, and Cream Cheese Frosting kissed by strawberries is perfection on top. These cupcakes are velvety smooth and easy to make in one bowl. Print Yum Pink Velvet…
Valentine’s Day is upon us next week and next week is also Random Acts of Kindness Week which culminates in Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17th. The entire week will be full of love, caring, and sweet benevolent gestures from one individual to another. We can hope that such inspiration allows us as…
Merry Christmas to all! This year Hanukah started on Christmas Eve, so for those of you celebrating, Happy Hanukah to you! Today, I want to share a festive dessert that us Californians can enjoy all year long. Strawberries and Pistachio Pudding has the pretty green and red hues of Christmas and can be served beautifully for…
While the days are shorter and the air becomes cold and crisp, as darkness falls, we find ourselves craving warmth, something that evokes coziness. A hot cup of tea is always inviting this time of year and you can make your tea time sweeter with a special addition. This winter season I have found myself…
The Day of the Dead, known in Spanish as Dia de los Muertos, is a holiday honoring the spirits of the deceased. The celebration coincides with the Catholic holidays of All Saints’ Day on November 1st and All Souls’ Day on November 2nd. How does it all play out with Halloween and the Catholic holidays…
Halloween is coming up and this fall season is all about carnivals and fairs. So, why not combine the best of both. Since no county fair, amusement park or carnival is without funnel cake and Halloween is all about creepy crawly creatures, I thought we could combine the two to create an autumn Halloween treat.…
The marigold flower is often called the “herb of the sun”, representing passion and even creativity. The vibrant marigold is October’s flower and it only makes sense to portray it in a recipe this month. It is also said that marigolds symbolize cruelty, grief and jealousy, which may be why it is the most common…
Mango Lassi is essentially the Indian version of a Mango shake. However, Indians usually make their mango flavored milk shakes with yogurt or buttermilk as it is originally a yogurt based drink from the state of Punjab. During the hot months in India, while mangoes are at the peak of the season, Mango Lassi is…