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Testaroli
PIN IT GATHER THE GOODS Testaroli (buy here), cut into large squares pesto parmesan cheese for sprinkling olive oil for drizzling pignoli nuts for garnish MAKE IT 1. Bring a large pot of water or stock to a boil. Season with salt and drop in the pieces of testaroli. 2. Cook the testaroli until tender…
An Obsession Since My Pre- School Days
PIN IT I live for pasta. I know that a few of my past posts have digressed this fact, but I will continue to tell all. I remember when I was in elementary and middle school, I would always boil Swanson Chicken broth while cooking a pot of pasta to add to it. Tortellini was…
Cali’s Organic Life is sooo Nice!
PIN IT Pack and repeat. Car rides and unloads. Vegan gluten free and all natural food coloring. Does it make sense? I feel like it’s been ages since I wrote! I was in an LA time warp for two weeks and could not find a quiet moment when I wasn’t dozing off to write. In…
Chika Hits A Homerun Experience At The Chikalicous Dessert Bar.
PIN IT I ventured through the lower east side where I came across an all dessert bar. This Small, white walled space housing two tables and a counter with stools, is run by pastry chef Chika. The counter seats watch over the two chefs that assemble the desserts to order each day. Each dessert comes…
French Toast
PIN IT French toast typically isn’t my jam, but I’ll occasionally make it for my people at home. I love a crispy Belgium waffle most, followed by a butter-slathered pancake short stack with the “fake” stuff/ syrup, as I say. I’m making a few rules for myself on this French toast state of mind, and…
