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Everyone can name the groceries that they absolutely love and simply cannot live without. Keep reading for an in depth list of the ingredients that I purchase regularly and always try to keep in my personal kitchen no matter the season. Each of these pantry staples truly holds a special place in my heart because they allow me to create tasty meals day after day.
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A great meal is always prepared with wonderful ingredients, a bit of skill, a lot of love, and typically an assist from a trusty knife. In this post, I will be diving into my personal experience with kitchen knives and sharing some fun facts and stories about all of the blades in my life. Enjoy!
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I have not attended a good ol’ fashioned, (non-virtual) Happy Hour in almost a year now. And if you’re anything like me, a world without discount drinks & half-off eats is a lot less happy. I have, however, brightened up my days of quarantine by whipping up one of my favorite Happy Hour staples – a platter of cured meat, quality cheese, and other handheld bites. So whether you want to call them charcuterie boards, cheese boards, or snack boards – these tasty plates have not only provided sustenance but have kept me from being bored in the house đ
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I know what you must be thinking, âOh great. Itâs just another person who took on baking to fight off boredom during the quarantine. Do I really want to hear about her personal relationship with a jar of wild yeastâŠ.blah, blah, blah?â If you have better things to do or are simply over the whole sourdough trend, feel free to skip this entry. I wonât be offended; I promise. However, if you love fermentation, enjoy baking, and canât get enough carbs in your life this post may very well pique your interest.
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It’s no secret – Thanksgiving is going to be a bit different this year. Many of us are choosing to stay home and celebrate with our immediate household, and many of us will be celebrating alone. These changes can be frustrating, BUT they also create a wonderful opportunity for trying something new.
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Food is one of my greatest passions and the main reason I created this blog.
As a child, I was incredibly fortunate to have well-traveled parents who were adventurous eaters. I was also blessed with a mother who cooked dinner of various cuisines at least five times a week if not more. Last but not least, I grew up in Los Angeles â a city full of spectacular eateries owned by folks from every corner of the world, superb California produce, and local international markets teeming with exotic ingredients. I believe that all of these factors truly shaped my palate and gave rise to my affinity for food.
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HOMEMADE IN LA 