What do agave food pairings, tequila, bats, science, gadgets and museums have in common? Quite a lot when you visit the Exploratorium After Dark in San Francisco. This post is sponsored by the Exploratorium, but the content and opinions expressed are my own. It’s a playground of technology, contraptions, art and cocktails (with a quality restaurant inside as well). As...
Recipes that teach you about cooking
Loaded Vegan Buffalo Chicken Nachos (Football Appetizer)
Quick and easy Loaded Vegan Buffalo Chicken Nachos to go with your football party appetizers. Vegan chicken with buffalo sauce, black beans, vegan cheese, cilantro, and jalapenos over tortilla chips. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser to make these Loaded Vegan Buffalo Chicken Nachos. All opinions are mine alone. #TailgateWithATwist #SeasonalSolutions #CollectiveBias Sometimes you...
Spicy Tuna Avocado Boats
Quick and healthy Spicy Tuna Avocado Boats. Avocado halves filled with BOLD Tapatío tuna, organic mayo, green onions and tomatoes. A healthy, gluten-free seafood recipe full of lean protein. This Spicy Tuna Avocado Boats post is brought to you by StarKist and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Sometimes the simple things in life are the best. I’m all...
Halloween Puff Pastry Mummy Cheese Wheels
Make Halloween snacking fun with Puff Pastry Mummy Cheese Wheels. Mini Babybel cheese wrapped with puff pastry strips and cute olive eyes. Baked into a crispy, gooey Halloween appetizer. These super cute Halloween Puff Pastry Mummy Cheese Wheels are simple holiday snack for your Halloween gatherings. While decorative desserts are a common way to celebrate the holiday, savory snacks can...
Black Bean Hummus Monster Halloween Appetizers
This Halloween, these adorable hummus Halloween monster appetizers will be the highlight of your party table. Do try these at home. Black Bean Hummus Monster Halloween Appetizers are fun to make, healthy, gluten free, vegan and super tasty. Besides Christmas, Halloween was a favorite holiday of mine. What’s not to love about dressing up as your favorite hero or character...
Apple Streusel Muffins
These Apple Streusel Muffins are a great way to welcome fall with seasonal baking. Moist muffins that include whole-wheat flour, brown sugar, apple, sour cream, creamer, and a streusel topping. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser to make these Apple Streusel Muffins. All opinions are mine alone. #DunkinCreamers #CollectiveBias If the majority of seasonal...
Best Sacramento Restaurants for a Weekend Visit
During my recent visit to sacramento for the IFBC 2017 conference, trying new foods was a top priority. Of course I was also there to learn new things, network and generally have fun. I’ve talked about the conference in a recent live food blogging post, and this one will focus on best Sacramento restaurants for a weekend visit. Sacramento is known as the...
Live Food Blogging IFBC Conference
One of my favorite things about food blog conferences, besides meeting fellow bloggers, is new experiences like Live Food Blogging IFBC Conference (International Food Blogger Conference). This year’s conference was the first of its kind for IFBC. What is live food blogging you ask? I’ll explain it as well as highlight some of the featured brands and companies in this...
IFBC Conference 2017 in Sacramento
I’m excited to announce the official start of IFBC Conference 2017 in Sacramento. Having been too long since my last conference, it’s a welcome treat to attend IFBC for the first time, and close to home at that. Sacramento is just a couple hour drive from the Bay Area, and I plan to explore this lovely city. It’s become a foodie...
Easy Salmon Pesto Pasta
This Easy Salmon Pesto Pasta is ready in less than 10 minutes. Penne pasta topped with homemade basil and pine nut pesto, peas, Parmesan cheese and salmon. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ReadyPasta #CollectiveBias Looking for a quick and simple weeknight dinner? You’re in luck—this Easy Salmon Pesto...
Slow Cooker Carnitas Breakfast Tacos
Overnight carnitas makes these Easy Slow Cooker Carnitas Breakfast Tacos fast. Tacos with pork, scrambled eggs, beans, cheese, sour cream, salsa and avocado. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser to make these Slow Cooker Carnitas Breakfast Tacos. All opinions are mine alone. #RealFlavorRealFast #CollectiveBias If it’s not clear by now, I’m a bit obsessed...
Crab and Quinoa California Rolls
Crab and Quinoa California Rolls is an easy homemade sushi recipe. Cooked quinoa, crab meat, mayo sauce, avocado and cumber rolled in seaweed. Thank you Village Harvest for sponsoring this post. Every day Village Harvest is planting seeds of change and growing possibilities, one bag of goodness at a time. Sometimes healthy eating can become a bit routine. I’ve found...
Pickeled Green Olive and Potato Salad
Thank you Potatoes USA for sponsoring this post. Make a delicious and convenient meal today with potatoes! Perfect for potlucks, picnics or a dinner side, this Pickeled Green Olive and Potato Salad will be a favorite. Fingerling potatoes with mayo, vinegar, garlic, castelvetrano olives and fresh parsley. Serve warm or cold. Summer is officially over, and along with it, almost...
