It’s not even October yet and I’m already getting into the spirit of fall holidays. I have the inside of the house all decorated for Halloween and I’m allowing myself to start indulging in movies with that Halloween spirit. For example, I have the original Ghostbusters playing on TV in the background right now. What … More Boozy Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Today was a warm day, but the clouds were moving in and rain is predicted in our near future. Our summer temperatures are expected to drop and more seasonal 60 degree temps are coming this weekend, so I’m happy. We’ve had such a humid end to our summer this year and being a Southern California … More Roasted Squash Cornbread

Last night I made the Italian dish, Gnudi Al Sugo, or ricotta dumplings in tomato sauce, for dinner. These dumplings are a bit more like a cheesy meatball sans the meat. They slowly cook in tomato sauce and are usually served on their own. They go really well with some crusty bread and a salad. … More Gnudi Al Sugo (Ricotta Dumplings in Tomato Sauce)

Recently we received what I assume will be some of the last stone fruit for the season from our Daily Harvest Express fruit and veggie box, which is a bummer because I love stone fruits. But, we’re now moving into fall and different fruits will start to take their place. Having received as much fruit … More Bourbon Peach Brown Sugar Crisp

Cacio e pepe, which literally translates to cheese and pepper, is a very popular pasta dish in Rome, Italy. It’s a simple dish that consists of pasta, black pepper, and Pecorino Romano cheese. Now when I say simple, I mean it contains few ingredients because it’s simplicity can be deceiving. Though, if you get the … More Cacio e Pepe Soufflé

I love baking cookies. They’re simple, usually quick, they smell amazing while they’re baking, and they go down so easily. Every time I bake a batch of cookies in this house, they’re gone in a short amount of time. They might last a day? Sometimes most of them are gone before they have the chance … More Whole Wheat Dark Chocolate Pecan Cookies

Fall is quickly coming upon us and honestly, I don’t think it can get here fast enough. I’m so ready to decorate my house for the fall and eat and drink all the fall things there’s to be had without feeling like I look silly. I’m also ready to wear my boots dang it! So, … More Homemade Apple Pie Vodka

This weekend I made a dessert that I’ve made a few times before. I decided to make a red wine chocolate cake. This recipe is originally from Anne Willan’s 2001 cookbook, “Cooking With Wine.” It’s a soft and fluffy cake that contains just enough red wine to give it that slightly boozy flavor. Someone even … More Red Wine Chocolate Cake

Lately my husband, Bill, and I have been talking about trying to eat a bit lighter in the evening and even incorporating more salads into our meals. We’ve kind of been sliding off the whole eating healthier bandwagon over the last few months. Though that happens when you’re a busy parent of two small kids, … More Garlic and White Wine Mushroom Toasts with Herbed Ricotta

Last night I made braised meatballs in red wine gravy and it was so good. They were a little time consuming, but each step was simple and they were so worth it. While I was preparing the meatballs, my husband said that he could smell them throughout the house and I hadn’t even baked them … More Braised Meatballs in Red Wine Gravy