Photo by: David Beeler Unless you’re a vegetarian, for many people Chicken Parmesan is mentioned on the list of “comfort foods”. To me, growing up in Europe, Chicken Parmesan was a new concept when I arrived here in Read More »
I admit: when I first heard of quinoa I assumed it wouldn’t be something I would like. I expected it to be bland and boring. Then I tried it and I loved it. It is so versatile, it Read More »
‘t Is the season! Pomegranates are back and I am over the moon. [insert happy dance] A couple of weeks ago, I received the first 3 in my produce delivery and though they might have been picked a Read More »
These crescent rolls are a hit. I have never seen appetizers disappear off a plate faster than these did. It was only a couple of minutes after putting them out when I realized that I hadn’t snapped a Read More »
Photo by: David Beeler So, here we go getting weird. A couple of weeks ago, I was graced with a bunch of veggies I had never heard of. Sin-qua. Sound familiar, right? I mean, it immediately sparks a Read More »






My name is Marieke. I live in Los Angeles with my 5 boys: my husband, 2 toddler boys and 2 Australian Shepherds. The cat feels she’s the Queen, but she’s got delusions of grandeur. The kitchen is my haven and the occasional glass of “Mommy Juice” keeps me sane in the midst of all the testosterone around here.