Lemon & Goat Cheese Risotto

Lemon and Goat Cheese Risotto

One of the best decisions I ever made was to take a cooking class while I studied abroad in Florence. The few years after that study abroad, I was in charge of Christmas dinner.  We would have a feast full … Continue reading

Lemon Basil Granita

coupe glass with granita

I hate that everyone is talking about how the “summer is winding down”. Back to school, labor day sales… I’ve even seen Halloween costumes popping up around town. I am not ready for fall. Around Santa Monica, I feel like … Continue reading

When Life Gives You Lemons…

I think it was pretty obvious by my Smile! post that I was in a bit of a funk last week.  I tried super hard to pull myself out of it – remembering all the things I have to be … Continue reading

Goodbye to the Garden

Remember my lovely urban patio? The one that I was so excited to grow my own herbs and lettuces and tomatoes? The one that we even replanted for the summer to keep it seasonal and fresh? Yep, it was lovely. … Continue reading