A Side of Sweet

Hibiscus Agua Fresca Cocktail + Wesburger

A Hibiscus Agua Fresca cocktail recipe, with mocktail option, from one of my favorite San Francisco restaurants, Wesburger. It’s perfect for summer or fall.

Today’s recipe is courtesy of one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco, Wesburger n’ More. Located in the Mission Neighborhood of San Francisco, it opened in Spring. I have the privilege of calling the chef and owner of Wesburger, Wes Rowe, a friend.

Last year, we started a collaborative dinner series with some friends. Watching him put together a meal is an absolute treat. When he told me he was working on turning his pop-up burger series into a brick and mortar restaurant, I was super excited…. Read More »

Foodie’s Guide to London in 24 Hours

A Foodie’s Guide to London – where to find the best food porn, brunch and high tea in London plus recommendations for the famous Borough Market!

One of the highlights of our #SFOtoLHR London trip was checking out the London food scene. Thanks to the help of the Virgin Atlantic team, Cynthia, Ally and I were seriously set up for some epic foodie adventures. We basically ate non-stop for three days straight. Read on for some of my favorites…. Read More »

Sea Containers London Hotel + Dandelyan Bar

A look at Sea Containers London Hotel, Dandelyan Bar and Sea Containers Restaurant. Great locations, chic decor and amazing food and drink!

Our home base for our epic London adventure with Virgin Atlantic was the Sea Containers Hotel (Formerly the Mondrian London Hotel) on the South Bank of the Thames River. It was absolutely awesome – chic modern rooms and a surprisingly amazing food and drink scene…. Read More »

Savory Mushroom Tart with Shallots & Rosemary

A recipe for a stunning savory mushroom tart or galette topped with shallots and fresh rosemary. It pairs perfectly with a pinot noir wine for #NationalPinotNoirDay!

I seem to have a knack for celebrating fake holidays these days (National S’mores Day and National Donut Day anyone?). Keeping with the trend, today is actually national Pinot Noir Day! In the celebration of celebrating the little things, I’m sharing this recipe for a savory mushroom tart that pairs perfectly with pinot noir wines…. Read More »

8-Minute Beet Juice Poached Salmon

Gluten Free

An easy and healthy recipe for beet juice poached salmon that only takes 8 minutes to make! It makes a perfect weeknight dinner meal.

Did you know that almost 30 million Americans live in ‘food deserts’ without access to affordable, quality, fresh fruits and vegetables? These food deserts exist even here in a food-centric San Francisco. A little disconcerting is the fact that 60% of Americans don’t actually believe food deserts exist in their own community. In reality, nearly one out of every 10 people across the country are affected…. Read More »

Easy Individual Apple Cream Cheese Galettes

Individual Apple Cream Cheese Galettes are flaky, sweet and perfect. The recipe is easier to make than pies, and it’s perfect for dessert or brunch.

My husband took a bite of these apple cream cheese galettes and looked up at me with a glint in his eye. These are “almost too good” were the first words out of his mouth.

This prompted me to bundle them out and put them out of sight so they wouldn’t mysteriously disappear earlier than planned…. Read More »