Category Archives: Drinks & Desserts
{recipe} Food Bloggers Bake Sale Wrap-UpMay 21st, 2012
It’s been a few weeks since the bake sale (an event I love but had to miss because I was touring San Diego’s avocado country), and I realized I hadn’t yet shared my tasty treats with you! I updated these … Continue reading
2nd Annual San Diego Food Blogger Bake Sale – this Saturday!April 25th, 2012
What are you doing Saturday? If you’re in San Diego, check out the second annual San Diego Food Blogger Bake Sale at Great News! in Pacific Beach. Last year we raised $1750 – help us meet this year’s goal of … Continue reading
My Favorite Recipes of 2011January 1st, 2012
My recipe repertoire has definitely expanded since starting my blog in 2010, but there are still recipes I turn to again and again. One of my goals in 2011 was to become a more intuitive cook, confident in producing dishes … Continue reading
{recipe} Peanut Butter M&M BlondiesAugust 22nd, 2011
Take a bite, a bite of creamy peanut butter, disguised as a cookie bar. A bite that includes the subtle grit of brown sugar and the familiar crunch of an M&M. A bite for which closing your eyes and grinning … Continue reading
The Gonzo Gourmet Turns One!July 5th, 2011
The Gonzo Gourmet turns one today and to celebrate, I wanted to share with you my 10 favorite recipes; essential recipes, you might say. Again and again I hear people say they can’t cook, or they hate to cook, or … Continue reading
{recipe} Congo Bars, A Family RecipeMay 16th, 2011
When given the option between sweet and savory, I’ll inevitably select savory. Rosemary roasted almonds versus chocolate truffles? The almonds win nearly every time. With that in mind, there are very few baked goods recipes that I know by heart. … Continue reading
San Diego Food Blogger Bake Sale: A Trial RunMay 6th, 2011
The San Diego Food Blogger Bake Sale is ten days away, so naturally I had to start practicing my baking skills, which tend to fail me with alarming regularity. Last time I made cookies was two years ago; they emerged … Continue reading
{recipe} Sweet SmoothieMarch 3rd, 2011
My favorite meal substitute is a protein fruit smoothie and a banana, and today I definitely need extra energy. I’m cooking for book club tonight, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, and packing for our move tomorrow. What’s your go-to … Continue reading
Strawberry SmoothieSeptember 16th, 2010
This tasty little treat seriously rocks my Casbah. Why? So sweet and delicious, it’s hard to believe it’s fruit and not some sugar-laden delicacy. Using my beloved Ninja, I created this protein-packed blend by tossing in an overly-ripe pluot, some … Continue reading
{recipe} Summer’s here and the sippin’ is fine: Breezy Protein SmoothieAugust 1st, 2010
Try this breezy little treat after a workout, to hold you over until dinner or any time you need something crisp and refreshing. I even added a secret ingredient, lime juice, to get some tropical sweetness into the mix. Plus … Continue reading