May’s the month that spring starts in earnest. Jacarandas here in LA are bloom, their purple flowers littering the sidewalks. The avocados are coming. Sunshine is lasting later into the evening; peas are spotted at the farmers market, and we’re …

GUYS, we’re moving on up and SPRING is on it’s way. Here’s to berries to come (starting with the strawberry, love seeing the Cali grown ones around!) and the start of some great veg. Here’s our list: Asparagus Avocado Basil Beets …

Guys, I love making up recipes, I really do. But sometimes, there is something out there that comes pre-made that is as good as I can do. Which takes me to this dip. It starts with our friend, Adina (hey …

May! Fruits and Veggies are really starting to come in full force, and I couldn’t be more excited. I love this time of year – the cherries are coming in, the figs are everywhere, and those radishes are crispy! Here’s what’s …

April already, and so many delicious fruits and veggies in season! I love spring because it’s the start of amazing weeks to come of abundant produce. Here’s what we’ve got going on: Asparagus Avocados Basil Cherries Cucumber Green Beans Nectarines …

Since it’s not quite fall temperatures yet in Los Angeles we have been avoiding long bouts in the kitchen and have been eating lighter meals.  We’re huge fans of Rick Bayless not only for his yoga skills, but also for …

You guys, we have one last day for you of popsicles. First of all, I put together a Pinterest Board for you full of Popsicle ideas from around the web. Secondly, here are some throwbacks to other popsicles I’ve made …

I love banana bread. I used to make it all the time back in the day (before GMS existed and I used my personal blog as a cooking blog, too.) Then I stopped eating bananas circa 2010 because they were …

So, it’s Cinco de Mayo, and we know traditionally this holiday is celebrated with Mexican food. But avocados are often served with Mexican food, and although these avocados are from California the sentiment still stands. So I put avocados in baked goods, …

I am almost certain that the garden of Eden must of contained avocado trees, because going to an avocado farm this weekend was really like heaven. I went on a nursery, grove, and packinghouse tour with the California Avocado Commission …