Tips for traveling with wine  

We’re spending Christmas Day at home with our family. I have two luxury escapes from the holiday chaos. The first was last weekend’s trip to Four Seasons Westlake Village. Next week, we will depart for our second-holiday getaway. We hope the weather cooperates because we are scheduled to swim in the Bahamas. Sometimes I travel with wine, which might seem […]

A Beginner’s Guide To Plank Grilling On The Barbecue

In partnership With Sterling Wines. This summer has been incredibly hectic, and we have relied on plank cooking to make quick meals. Plank grilling can cook everything, from fruits and vegetables to meats. It also minimizes the mess that comes with built-in barbecues. The smoke adds flavor and lets you leave the food on planks rather than transferring it to platters. […]

Turmeric lemon water: Your Daily Detox Drink

I have been enjoying a warm glass of lemon water for many years to start my day. This is because of the numerous health benefits it offers. However, I have recently switched to drinking lemon water and turmeric. Here’s why. Lemon water has many health benefits on its own. It helps detoxify your body by giving your digestive system an extra kick. My morning […]

How To Choose Your Next Glass Bong

How to Choose Your Next Glass Smoking Bong A decade ago, purchasing a glass bong meant walking to the nearest shop and picking one from the shelf. Although the shop was cozy, it would usually have a few dozen hand-blown bongs at most. Most shoppers will base their choice on how simple or attractive the item is. Handmade bongs will last many […]

LOADED SWEET POTATOES WITH CHIPOTLE LIME CREMA

Loaded Sweet Potatoes With Chipotle Lime Crema make a great meal prep option. They’re pre-portioned, so they’re ready to go. This recipe can be topped with many different seasonings. Get creative and use whatever ingredients you have on hand. PORTIONS This dish’s portion size will vary depending on the size of the sweet potato and whether you use a whole […]

SUN-DRIED TOMATO SKILLET, KALE, AND WHITE BEAN SKILLET

Sun-dried tomatoes can be quite expensive. But this Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Kale and White Bean Skillet show how expensive ingredients can still be combined with cheaper ingredients to create affordable recipes. This delicious, warm skillet can be made in minutes and tastes almost like a warm salad. This dish is great with a slice of crusty garlic bread or a fluffy piece of naan. […]

BALSAMIC ROASTED MUSHROOMS & HERBYKALE MASHED POTATOES

When planning my menu for the Vegetarian Challenge week 3, I looked through my pantry and realized that I had approximately two pounds of potatoes leftover from week one. I needed to use them as soon as possible. I made a modified version of my Fluffy Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes. However, it was also modified to use some leftover sour cream. To make […]

EASY CHICKPEA AND CAULIFLOWER MASALA

My new favorite meal is this simple, creamy, spicy Cauliflower and Chickpea Masala. The spicy-creamy sauce is so good that I can’t help but eat a chunk of naan. This recipe is super easy to make, takes very little time to prepare, and keeps well in the refrigerator. It’s also great for meal preparation! This recipe is going straight into my […]