Monthly Archives: August 2011

I “Got Milk” for my friend Caffeine. Easy Cafe de Olla recipe!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Nicole

  Who doesn’t need a “pick me up” in the morning?  I know I sure do, sometimes I need one mid-day too!  I attended a Got Milk event not too long ago and learned all these fancy ways of combining … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Things I drink | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Hatch Chile Corn Bread Strata…Can you say DROOL?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Nicole

I get home Tuesday night to a big Fed-Ex box waiting at my doorstep.  Immediately I act like it’s Christmas, I tell Mando “Grab some scissors so I could pop this box open.”   I spy to see the return … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast Club, Recipes, Vegetarian Corner | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

The happy snacks of Disneyland.

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Nicole

Did I ever mention that I LOVE Disneyland?  It’s true.  When I was younger I would go several times a year, but now I get out there on special occasions which usually fall under the guidelines of my birthday, my … Continue reading →

Posted in My favorite GEMS in Los Angeles, Snacky Snack Snackas | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Swap it out with Yoplait Light! Apple Turn-Over Smoothie!

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Nicole

I recently went to a Yoplait Light event, and it couldn’t have happened to me at a better time.  You see, I’m about to film my first webisode for this blog and to be quite honest I am beyond busy … Continue reading →

Posted in Odds & Ends | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Rockin Salted Pistachio Toffee Smothered in Chocolate

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Nicole

In the words of Annabella from Bow Wow Wow…. “I Want Candy!” Aside from wanting candy all the time, I also want my favorite nut, pistachios. Why not combine the two for a perfect pairing and take my sweet nutty … Continue reading →

Posted in Odds & Ends, Pistachio Creations, Presley's Panaderia "Bakery", Recipes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Seafood Sustainability at BlueWater Grill

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Nicole

I was recently invited to come and learn about seafood sustainability at BlueWater Grill in Redondo Beach. It was a lot of information to take in, but here are some of the highlights/tips I managed to bring home with me. … Continue reading →

Posted in Odds & Ends | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Salad Series: HOT OFF THE PRESS-Gorgeous Green Salad and Sliced Almonds Accents are officially a couple.

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Nicole

Before my blog I had my finger on the pulse of celebrity gossip.  Well to be quite honest with you, these days I have NO IDEA who’s dating who and the newest baby name trend. I’m out of the loop. … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Salad Series | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

Restaurant Review: La Casita Mexicana

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Nicole

It’s almost impossible to find delicious chilaquiles in this town, unless you are making them at home.  I am a chilaquiles lover and I’m always ready with fork in hand to eat a good batch.  Sometimes I don’t feel like … Continue reading →

Posted in My favorite GEMS in Los Angeles | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments

Blueberry Pluot up-side down cake

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Nicole

A good friend of mine asked me for a dessert recipe that not only taste good, but is simple to prepare and appealing to the eye.  I immediately thought of an up-side down cake.  I happened to have a tribe … Continue reading →

Posted in Presley's Panaderia "Bakery", Recipes | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

In the SNACK of time: Raspberry Macaroon

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Nicole

Snackas of the day: Raspberry Macaroons from Canter’s Delicatessen on Fairfax.  Their macaroon is unlike any other in the city.  The base is made of a soft sugar cookie then an almond paste is piped on top and a jewel … Continue reading →

Posted in My favorite GEMS in Los Angeles, Snacky Snack Snackas | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments