Food (Page 4)

For A Girl in LA’s one year anniversary, I wanted to do something special to commemorate the milestone. I decided to create a rainbow sprinkle cake from scratch using a recipe inspired from Delish.com. This was the first time I baked a cake from the ground up and I was quite surprised at how easy (and how much fun) it was.  I mean, who doesn’t love a vanilla / buttercream cake covered in sprinkles and glitter? Most the the ingredients I used were bought at my local grocery store. I did buy a few things on Amazon like the unicorn glitter confetti, the pink glitterRead More →

With every passing year Thanksgiving seems to come quicker and quicker. Before we know it  everyone is changing their iced coffee orders to anything pumpkin spice or ordering hot cocoa. It can come upon us so fast that we feel like we blinked and it’s time to start our Thanksgiving planning. With the holiday fast approaching, we wanted to share with our readers some of the delicious recipes on our own Thanksgiving Menus. If you’re hosting turkey day for the first time or you want to bring a dish to Friendsgiving, take a look at our menu and let us turn you into a holidayRead More →

Tiffany & Co.’s New York flagship store just opened up Blue Box Cafe, which is a Breakfast at Tiffany’s inspired restaurant, a.k.a–a dream come true. Here you can dine like Holly Golightly and sip coffee (or tea), eat a croissant, while wearing your black evening gloves, diamonds, and tiara. Image via The prices are preset, with breakfast being $29, lunch $39, and tea $49. The breakfast menu starts you off with either fresh fruit or a croissant (obviously), but not just any plain croissant. This one consists of Nutella, honey butter, and winter preserves. Then choose between four different entrees like truffle eggs, or aRead More →

With all the time that goes into costume preparations for Halloween, the food planning can often get overlooked. Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, it may seem like a good idea to stop by the grocery store last minute and pick up a premade appetizer and dessert. An even better idea is to create a Halloween inspired dish that is simple, delicious, and that takes very little time with minimal ingredients. Here’s a list of 15 Halloween party snacks that you can make the day of Halloween, and that won’t take away from getting your hair and makeup perfect for the big night.Read More →

Thinking of entertaining this fall season? Maybe you’re hosting a football game, or in charge of bringing a dish to a friend’s dinner party. Maybe you just want a delicious recipe to make for movie night by the fire with your family. Look no further. These 10 delectable recipes from Stonewall Kitchen’s blog will be sure to make your dish a hit and have everyone asking for seconds. From now until September 17th enter YOUROCK at checkout to save 20% on your entire order. Nachos Grande Raspberry Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich French Onion Soup Cheddar Herb Biscuits with Smoked Turkey & Cranberry Hot Spinach & ArtichokeRead More →

Here are 30 easy and healthy fall recipes to make this season. We know everyone’s eating habits are different, so we’ve included of variety of options for food lovers of all kinds. From vegan to vegetarian and from meat lovers to kid-friendly. It’s all here. When you’re done drooling at how good these all look comment below and tell us which one you’re most excited to try. If you have any bomb-ass recipes you’d like to share, paste the link below. Enjoy! Roasted Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Quinoa and Spinach Source: Green Valley Kitchen Vegan Spinach Artichoke Quesadillas Source: This Savory Vegan Chia, Acai and StrawberryRead More →

In honor of National Ice Cream Day I thought I’d put a twist on the basic s’mores we all enjoyed as children. The other day when I came across SmashMellow’s Cinnamon Churro Marshmallows, I knew I had to replace the traditional marshmallows that I had been using. I must say that the finished product was not only delicious but it was also a more fancy approach to your basic s’mores. Instead of just sandwiching them between two graham crackers, I also decided to use some of my favorite Gelato to create a frozen treat. These s’mores are the perfect combo of chocolate, sugary toasted cinnamonRead More →

June is National Fruit and Vegetable Month, which means new initiatives to educate people about the importance of having a healthy and balanced diet full of fresh nutrient-rich plant matter! This week I visited a few farmers markets in the area to show you how beautiful and delicious fresh produce can be. It Starts with One Recipe If the idea of incorporating so much produce into your diet is intimidating, simply take it step by step. Pick one day out of the week to use all fresh ingredients to make something yummy. You can even prepare some salads to eat throughout the week. You’ll fall in love withRead More →

In honor of National Pizza Day I thought I’d share with you my favorite pizza accessories and my new favorite Los Angeles pizza joint, Skinny Bitch Pizza. Yeah, you read that right, Skinny + Bitch = Pizza. This is the answer to all you pizza lover’s prayers who want a “healthy” version, which until now I didn’t believe existed. Skinny Bitch Pizzas are gluten-free, and have a cauliflower crust, they’re made with turkey pepperoni, fresh veggies, skim mozzarella or you can opt for vegan “cheese”. Choose from five types of 12″ pies, like “The Marissa” (my favorite), which is made with mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic, andRead More →

Pitaya bowls, aka dragon fruit bowls make a great breakfast or after workout snack. They’re easy to make (under 5 minutes), and have tons of health benefits. They’re loaded with vitamin C, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, they’re high in fiber, rich in antioxidants, and they’re organic. You can get creative with how you make them. If you’re not a fan of pineapple or strawberry, or looking for something different, you can use just about any fruit or fruit combination. All the ingredients used can be found at Whole Foods. INGREDIENTS: Almond Breeze, Unsweetened Almond Milk 1/2 Banana sliced Whole Foods Organic Lemon / Blueberry Granola 1 Pack Frozen PitayaRead More →