This June Minneapolis welcomed a new face onto the dining scene, The Lynhall. The Lyndale Street establishment pairs a tasteful interior with a coffee bar, lunch/dinner menu, and an actual bar come happy hour time. The space also features a private dining area that is available for rent, an outdoor patio, and an incubator kitchen. A […]
My cousin Kelda is a dietitian and basically a guru for all things food related (find out more about how awesome she is here). After I begged her for help she compiled a few suggestions for healthy lunching, my lunches as of late have been beyond boring… Lunch should be a priority in your day; a […]
Frosé, yes, you read that right, frozen rosé. What could be better?! Currently all the rage and for good reason! While in DC last week my cousin taught me how to make this amazing concoction. Here is how to make frosé, told (of course) through a Snapchat story… This is the recipe we used!! Happy weekending! […]
Sunday Suppers is a food community created in Brooklyn by Karen Mordechai, which began 6 years ago hosting friends in her home. Focused on gathering together and creating simple delicious meals, her cookbook has become a staple in my kitchen. ILĀ is the Kickstarter campaign created to grow the Sunday Suppers family to include a product line. With sea salts, […]
Who doesn’t love jam? Summer berries are the perfect opportunity to take a wack at making your own homemade jam. My mother (the jam pro) and I went to The Berry Patch in Forest Lake (up north) as Minnesotans refer to everything north of the Twin Cities. We picked 8 pints of raspberries in 90 […]
The perfect patio dinner, no grill required. These were a crowd pleaser and so easy to make! Sausage Stuffed Peppers Ingredients 1 pound spicy sausage (I used chorizo) 1 cup chopped white onion 1/2 cup chopped orange bell peppers 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 1/2 cups quinoa 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 4 medium peppers […]
A good healthy snack for anytime of day. I first tried this recipe at my cousins in DC, they’re so good! The cinnamon and ginger give these puppies a little extra kick! Carrot Apple Muffins (based off this recipe) Ingredients 1½ cups whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger […]
We packed up and took brunch to the park this weekend to enjoy some SF sunshine. Mini quiches, fruit salad, and baked oatmeal were all on the menu but these blueberry scones were a fan favorite. And by subbing coconut milk for heavy cream these scones are tummy friendly for all! Blueberry Scones (adapted from this recipe) INGREDIENTS 2 cups […]
Apple, pomegranate, and brie baked in a pastry crust… are you drooling yet? The Forest Feast focuses on easy recipes that produce pretty spectacular dishes without too much fuss. We made the galette for brunch last weekend and forks obliterated it while still cooling on a baking sheet #success. Apple & Honey Galette (adapted from The Forest Feast) Ingredients 9 inch pie […]
Hello from Brigitte, San Francisco’s unofficial “Soup Queen. And also one of Mara’s roommates. Soup is my favorite thing to make because the possibilities are endless. This was my first go at this recipe and it is the ideal winter weeknight meal! Hope you enjoy it too! Sweet Potato & Sausage Soup (adapted from Smitten Kitchen) Ingredients […]
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