If there’s one way to my heart, it’s through chocolate. I’ve been a certified chocoholic since birth, and truly nothing has changed. So when I began to brainstorm a treat to bring to my Super Bowl party last week that would likewise serve as a Valentine’s Day-appropriate recipe, brownies just see...

I have a vivid childhood memory of standing in the kitchen of my grandparents’ old house in Colorado. Whenever my family visited, my mom and grandmother often cooked big, delicious dinners for everyone, followed by some sort of dessert, of course. Their freezer always held several type of ice c...

Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to get extra superfoods and tons of nutrients into one, portable and delicious meal. And while it’s hard to go wrong with just about any flavor combination, I personally love getting my greens in early with this Matcha Green Goddess Smoothie.   It’s no sh...

Name your favorite ice cream flavor…go! Okay, I’ll admit that I have a hard time narrowing mine down to just one. But I do know that whenever there’s some sort of chocolate-cherry option available, I’m going for it (Cherry Garcia, anyone?). There’s just something about that sweet and tart combo...

For various reasons, peppermint ice cream holds a special place in my heart. Because of our Texas roots, my family adores Blue Bell’s version, which they release every year around the holidays. Growing up, we would (and still do) hoard gallons of this flavor in our freezers so we can enjoy it a...

I began drinking coffee when I was in early high school. Back then, I only enjoyed one cup a morning (which was loaded up with Coffee Mate, mind you), and it was more about the taste than anything. Like many people, as I got into college and later the working world post-grad, my caffeine intake...

While there’s so many things to love about summer, seasonal produce is easily my favorite aspects of this time of year. Whether you’re browsing your local grocery store or outside at the farmer’s market, peaches, watermelons, figs and more are likely to make an appearance. And while I adore all ...

Every Fourth of July since I was little, my family had one requirement: we must eat red, white and blue foods. My grandmother stands firmly by this tradition today, so when everyone decided to come visit Austin for the holiday weekend, I knew the pressure was on. I offered to host the whole crew...

I recently returned home to Kansas City to visit my parents and enjoy a little break from my school work. It seems that the older I get, the more I enjoy these trips back home and away from the routine of daily life. Over the years, Kansas City has likewise evolved and changed into a much cooler ...

It’s no secret that I’m a huge lover of all things lemon. The moment spring arrived in Austin, I immediately began brainstorming lemony desserts of every sort. And one of my all-time favorite tangy treats is, of course, lemon bars. I recently whipped up my Meyer Lemon Bars, which are a more trad...