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Pumpkin Chai Latte

It’s that time of year… when the long awaited and highly coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte is offered to the masses. Somehow, it’s more than just a drink. It signals the approaching season of crisp mornings and cozy sweaters. I’ve been so excited for the cooler weather to come, that I switched out my warm weather clothes for cool weather clothing last month! I’ve been walking around ‘Hotlanta’ in long sleeve shirts and pants. Yeah, I’m that girl.

In keeping with my absurd logic concerning weather vs. geographical location – I decided to make a Pumpkin Chai Latte. It has the traditional flavors you love with the obvious addition of Chai to give it that extra umph of warm spices – a fabulous combination! Masala chai, meaning …

Candy Corn Jello Cups - a fun and easy Halloween dessert!

Fun, incredibly easy, and delicious - kids and adults love these Candy Corn Jello Cups! ...

Create crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken better than takeout and no bottled sauce here!

Create crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken at home. It's SO easy! Sweet and Sour Chicken has been a longtime childhood favorite. Though that statement comes with a caveat. All Sweet and Sour Chicken is not created equal and depending on the restaurant, the quality can vary greatly. ...

Spicy, creamy, and crazy good - Kung Pao Spaghetti alla Vodka, a Sichuan-style pasta with vodka sauce. It's a dish that will have you going back for extra helpings! This past weekend Mr. HNN and I were supposed to take the dogs 6 hours up the coast and go camping for a few days in the Redwood ...

Super Crispy Korean Fried Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Sauce

Hey everyone! I meant to get this one out before the weekend, but time just got away from me. However, as far as I'm concerned, it's never too late to enjoy Korean Fried Chicken! ...

Vietnamese Iced Coffee is fantastic - hot day or otherwise! Now imagine that sweet and creamy coffee beverage made into ice cream. What makes this even better? NO expensive, counter --cluttering piece of equipment needed!

Vietnamese Iced Coffee is fantastic, hot day or otherwise! Now imagine that sweet and creamy beverage made into ice cream. What makes this even better? NO expensive, counter - cluttering piece of equipment needed!Have you had Vietnamese iced coffee? It's like an iced latte with some legs. Strong ...

Summer is in full swing folks! That means trips to the pool, the beach, perhaps even a trip to the grocers freezer aisle to cool off if neither of the previous two are available. Unfortunately we don't have AC in our house. Now before you go feeling too sorry for us, we live in the San Francisco Bay ...

This Chorizo Torta is perfect for breakfast for lunch. It's quick, easy, totally delicious!

This Chorizo Torta is perfect for breakfast for brunch. It’s quick, easy, and totally delicious! My husband and I go out to brunch every Sunday. The best meal ever created - brunch is a delightful hybrid of breakfast and lunch, and is often served well into the afternoon (great for those of ...

The spicy umami flavor of the gochujang, paired with the sweet corn, zesty lime, and salty cotija cheese make this Korean-Mexican Grilled Corn INSANELY delicious!

Grilled corn is one of the summer's greatest pleasures. Slightly charred kernels, the natural sweetness shining through, it is a rock-star on the grill. If you've had Mexican street corn, then you know how insanely delicious grilled corn can be. Sweet ears of corn hot off the grill are slathered in ...

Rich and Creamy Green Tea Panna Cotta - so easy, it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare!

I once heard someone say, 'everyone wishes they were Italian.' Of course that person was from Italy, but I think there may be some truth to that - I wish I had some Italian in my hodgepodge ethnic background. Perhaps that's why I chose to study abroad in Italy; I fell in love with the history, ...

These Thai Style Hot Dogs are a fantastic twist on an American classic. Topped with cool papaya salad, crunchy peanuts, and spicy Sriracha.

These Thai Style Hot Dogs are a fantastic twist on an American classic - topped with a cool papaya salad, crunchy peanuts, and spicy Sriracha. Alrighty folks, dust off those grills and breakout those tongs - Memorial Day weekend is just a few days away! With the start of summer, everyone's got to ...

Prepare your taste buds! Tender, juicy steak on crusty garlic bread, with aged provolone cheese, rich caramelized onions, and a drizzle of parsley oil.

Prepare your taste buds for these incredible steak sandwiches! Tender, juicy steak on crusty garlic bread, with aged provolone cheese, rich caramelized onions, and a drizzle of parsley oil. Hiya! So I just needed some me time in the kitchen... some cooking for the soul if you will. ...

Nutella Apple Roses with Puff Pastry. Makes for an elegant and delicious breakfast or brunch. Perfect for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day!

Super flaky puff pastry, rich and creamy Nutella, and sweet apples rolled into beautiful rose-shapes. They're deceptively easy to make and totally delicious! I've seen these little rose beauties popping up everywhere on social media and I thought how perfect these would be for Valentine's ...