I am a southern California girl, born and raised. Having lived in several states before settling back to my west coast roots, I have found that things are done a little differently here. We love to brunch, are constantly in our cars (because traffic!), and because of the sunshine, we tend to eat a little on…
4th of July
July 4th Yogurt Bark
Making healthier choices over the summer doesn’t have to be complicated and over-the-top. It can be as simple as throwing a couple of cartons of dairy free yogurt alternative into a small baking sheet and topping it with fresh fruit for an incredibly fun 4th of July-themed snack and/or dessert that the kids will love eating…
Red White and Blue Dessert Nachos
Praise the heavens, I’m back! I’m slowly coming out of the sick cave after the past eight days so it feels really good to be back in my kitchen; back into my old routine. First it started with Matt getting a head cold and then I came down with something real nasty that just would not quit….
Pretzel Log Cabin
Who says that you have to create gingerbread houses only for winter? I say we start a new tradition over here that summer is for the edible house building. I had a bag of gluten free pretzel sticks I bought for the TeePee Cookies that needed to be used up so I sat there staring…
Summer Veggie Pasta Salad
I live in a very tiny apartment/studio here in LA. It’s a mix between a bachelor and one bedroom and despite the fact that I am convinced I am living in Hades, this place was not equipped with air conditioning. Why that is, is beyond me but we have a window unit that lovingly blows…
S’mores Chocolate Bark
It’s hunting season for S’Mores and instead of doing the same ol’, same ol’ I thought Fork & Beans needed a fun new twist on a classic summertime treat, using Enjoy Life chocolate chips, the ONLY brand of chocolate I use and love–(and I’m not just saying that. Go back to some of the first posts here…
S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches
I have and always will have a super soft spot for S’mores. There is something quintessential about the flavor combination that brings me back to acting like a 7 year old girl. I used to eat Pop Tarts, cereal, granola bars, or any dessert (heck, make that a breakfast food too) that was a combination of chocolate,…
