Made with cooked oats, Greek yogurt, apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, turmeric, lemon and vanilla, this smoothie is filling and delicious.

A recipe for a Blood Orange Gin Sparkler plus my first TV appearance on Channel 6 San Diego Living.

San Diego restaurant review: Brazen BBQ. I share my thoughts on their amazing Signature Pulled Pork Sandwich.

Brandon’s 2011 Top Picks. 14 of my favorite Kitchen Konfidence recipes.

Dark stout beer meets effervescent sparkling wine in this intriguingly simple cocktail. Cheers!

These sweet tamales are filled with vanilla roasted pineapple and riesling poached raisins.

Fresh, aromatic ginger is simmered with sugar, water and a bold blend of spices including cardamom, allspice and black peppercorns.

Braised in red wine, vinegar & stock, these ribs are flavored with a mouthwatering mix of shiitakes, ginger, and allspice.

White rum infused with bright, fragrant pink grapefruit. Plus news on my recent book project and a giveaway!

Textural leaves of savoy cabbage are stuffed with sautéed bacon, garlic & shredded greens then finished with rosemary brown butter & Parm.

Fresh green beans are baked with homemade wild mushroom soup then topped with crispy fried shallots. 100% worth the extra time!

Bold & comforting, this spiced Turkey Chili has a hearty texture that is so satisfying. This soup is a perfect use up for leftover turkey.

Day 2 of the Sourdough Starter experiment. A starter is a mix of flour & water that houses an active wild yeast culture.