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My friend Coco is truly a quadruple threat. She’s not only an immensely talented composer, musician, and painter, but she...
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South Beach Wine and Food Festival Snapshots
Do you need a break from this miserable winter? I sure did. I thought I might go crazy if I woke up to another slushy snow storm...
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Don’t be confused by the title of this recipe. Unlike most granola or energy bars out there, this version certainly...
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Do you love a good taco? Not the seasoning packet and ground beef kind of taco, but REAL tacos. Nowadays, I’m always on...
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Tex-Mex Super Bowl Casserole
Headed to a Super Bowl party? Throwing your own? Just need a crowd-pleasing, foolproof casserole? Look no further. This Torta De...
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Recently, my family was together in Newport Beach for 10 whole days, all under the same roof. We were saying goodbye to my...
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I love to cook, but I also love to go out to eat. It’s a major dilemma! This year, I was lucky enough to try out so many...
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Hi friends! I’m dishing up one of my favorite light and fresh dinner recipes this week to celebrate this gorgeous weather....
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Just about every year I make a lofty health-related New Year’s resolution— Eat veggies at every meal! Workout 6...
READ MORE…Inside Look: My Better Show Holiday Segment
I was so excited when the BetterTV Show asked me to appear for a segment about holiday entertaining. Not only is holiday...
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