A Side of Sweet

Maple Syrup Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dish

A recipe for Maple Syrup Roasted Brussels Sprouts with toasted pecans – my favorite vegan holiday side dish! They can convert even a diehard veggie hater.

This recipe for maple syrup roasted brussels sprouts is nothing short of fabulous! The brussels sprouts are roasted at a high heat to bring out the natural sugars and caramelize the edges, They are served tossed with toasted pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup. Just a touch of sweetness and so good you’ll hardly believe you snubbed them during your childhood. I make them every year for Thanksgiving and any time of year I can get my hands on brussels sprouts…. Read More »

Macy’s San Francisco Santa Paws SPCA Event

Get in the holiday spirit for a good cause at the Macy’s Santa Paws Event benefitting the SF SPCA! Tickets include admission for your furry best friend.

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, we’re looking forward to the holidays! What better way to get in the holiday spirit than by hanging out with your furry best friend, making new furry friends and supporting a good cause! Macy’s Santa Paws event is this Thursday at Macy’s Union Square benefitting the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). … Read More »

Winter Salad with Roasted Cauliflower, Pomegranates & Arancini

Gluten Free Egg Free Vegetarian

Add some color to your holiday table with this winter salad recipe topped with roasted cauliflower, pomegranates and crispy arancini! Easy and gluten-free.Arancini are totally having a moment here in San Francisco. Every trendy restaurant seems to have them on the menu – and for good reason! They are basically little bites of heaven…. Read More »

4×4 Roadtrip through Utah & Arizona VIDEO

Check out this video of our Southwest 4×4 Roadtrip through Utah and Arizona featuring Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Zion National Park and more!

At long last here’s a look at our amazing road trip through Arizona and Utah, in video form! I hope you enjoy this look at Antelope Canyon, Zion National Park, Horseshoe Bend and so much more. This was truly the trip of a lifetime and being able to experience it while 4×4 camping was so special. If you like what you see, there are many more videos up on my YouTube Channel! Check them out and while you’re there don’t forget to subscribe…. Read More »

Best Homemade Soft Pretzels

Vegetarian

A recipe for truly the best Homemade Soft Pretzels. Perfectly chewy on the outside thanks to a baking soda wash and soft on the inside just like mall pretzels!

Was I the only one who used to make a beeline for Auntie Anne’s pretzels as soon as we got to the mall? No costume jewelry at Claire’s or Bath & Bodyworks shower gels for me. Just pretzels, please. Now that I do most of my shopping online, these babies help me get my fix…. Read More »

Breakfast Tacos with Bacon, Eggs, Cheese & Pancake ‘Shells’

Nut Free

Basically the best breakfast recipe ever – breakfast tacos with bacon, eggs and cheese, and a PANCAKE taco shell! Easy to follow recipe and video.

My newest breakfast obsession is these breakfast tacos that are made with all of my favorite breakfast foods – bacon, eggs, cheese, and more cheese! The thing that really sets them apart though is they have a pancake taco shell instead of a regular shell! Genius right?

Click through for the recipe and check out the accompanying video on my YouTube channel!