Five Guys Menu If you’re hungry and craving some cheap and fast man food, look no further than Five Guys Burgers, where their regular burgers come standard with two patties. The beef patties are all hand-formed and slightly uneven, giving…
Year: 2010
There’s nothing like a piping hot homemade paella to satisfy a group of hungry friends on a cold winter night. It’s got everything you would need in a great meal: carbs, protein and veges, all in one glorious pan. Pair…
Brussel sprouts have always had a bad reputation for being the worst tasting vegetable, but I have a recipe that has turned many into a believer. First off, for those who are most skeptic about cooking this for a crowd,…
A few weeks ago, I stopped by the Roli Roti rotisserie truck in front of Blue Bottle, a coffee company based in Oakland. I’ve heard my friends talk about their porchetta for weeks. People line up for up to and…
As the holidays roll around, there’s always one staple item that is on the menu: mashed potatoes. The key for having the smoothest and most velvety mashed potatoes is all in the preparation. Add the butter first. Why? The butter…
Tom Yum Paste, what’s not to love about it? It truly combines some of my favorite flavors together in one lovely paste: fragrant lemongrass, spicy red chilis, tangy Kaffir lime leaves & lime juice, savory fish sauce with the aromatics…
Champa Garden is a living example of how Yelp.com has helped small businesses grow. Living just a few blocks away from this gem, I have seen restaurant after restaurant fail at this location. When Champa first opened, I simply wondered…
Traditionally Osso Buco is made with veal shanks, a cut of meat that can get a bit pricey, especially for a casual dinner. Since I had an abundance of beef shanks, I decided to use it as a substitute in…
Hello, I’m Shelly!
Adulting is hard. I’m a 34 year old Googler learning how to be a full time adult. Hope this blog inspires you to spice things up and to live your best life! More about me→