PERFECTLY SPICY RESTAURANT-STYLE AVOCADO TOAST
Avocado toast is totally having a moment right now! And rightfully so … What’s not to love about this healthy, vegetarian meal? It is popping up on almost every brunch menu in Los Angeles, and each restaurant seems to have their own spin on it — Some places serve it with an egg on top, some serve it with cheese and salsa … But my favorite variation so far is definitely an avocado toast with a spicy kick to it. My house is always stocked with avocados because they have so many
TIA MOWRY’S GINGER-LIME ROASTED RAINBOW CARROTS
Who else gets super excited about fall? Now that it is officially November, I love that there is a distinct change of weather, (we are in California, so it takes a little longer to cool down!), and the beautiful seasonal colors are out … But for me, one of the best parts of this season is the cooking! There is just something so cozy about being in the kitchen and cooking or baking with fresh seasonal ingredients! My very good friend of many years Tia Mowry, who I co-stared wi
HEALTHY BREAKFAST: ACAI BOWLS
I’m committed to eating healthy, but the struggle to maintain variety in my diet is real. A healthy, filling meal that I can make fast and will satisfy my whole family can be hard to come by. One of my biggest meal challenges is breakfast. In the morning, beyond eggs, I wrestle to find options that aren’t carb filled and that my family really likes. Recently, Acai bowls were introduced to me (they are having a culinary moment right now) and I was instantly hooked. Acai bowls
HOMEMADE POKE BOWLS
I’m a big believer in balance and variety when it comes to a healthy diet. Recently, Cyn and I we’re lunching on a patio by the water in Malibu, and we came across a poke bowl on the menu. Now, poke has definitely been having a moment in recent years, so seeing it on a menu in Los Angeles isn’t surprising. However, not all poke bowls are created equal. They are a dish that can easily become packed with empty calories when they are served with too much rice and sauce. The one
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