5 Tips for a Healthy and Happy Relationship
It all started in the 5th grade. Somehow I don’t remember caring about boys until then. I’m not sure what happened to trigger it – maybe a hormone changed. An important one. Whatever it was that instigated it, it happened in the 5th grade: I fell in love. His name was Daniel. He was Italian. […]
Pesto Pasta Salad
When I think of pasta salad, I always think of the creamy version my mom used to make when I was young. It was good, but somehow always seemed to give me a tummy ache. Well today, we’re making a pasta salad that is far from the one from my childhood. This one is green […]
A 5 Step Recipe for a Worry Free Day
‘Worry. Oh worry, worry, worry. Worry will just not seem to leave my mind alone.’ Where arguably this verse could have been taken directly from my brain, it’s actually a lyric from Ray LaMontagne’s Trouble. It is also happens to be the topic du jour. Worry. Ick. Yes, ick. So if I feel so strongly about […]
Homemade Pesto
Pesto makes everything better. Except for maybe chocolate…but even then, who knows? I’ve been using this recipe for years, and it’s always a crowd pleaser. Here is what you will need: 1/4 walnuts 1/4 pine nuts 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon pepper 7-8 cloves of garlic, whole 4 oz (4 cups) fresh basil […]
5 Steps to a Kick Ass Week
Hey there! A warm welcome and thank you to both my new and loyal readers. For those of you new to Delectable You, here is a quick run down of what you will find here: I am far from an expert on anything except for chocolate chip banana bread (and that recipe will die with […]
Chickpea Pasta Soup (Stew) – Vegan Friendly!
I know, I know. It’s winter. Well, you wouldn’t know it here in Southern California, but for everyone else out battling the cold, snow and ice, this recipe is for you. Let it warm your hearts and souls and delight your taste buds on a cold winter day. Here is what you will need: 1 […]
10 tips for an Amazing 2014
Well, hello there, 2014! And hello to you, my fine friend. I trust you had a great time ringing in the New Year, and that you are looking forward to everything 2014 has in store for you. I personally enjoyed some fabulous New Year festivities with friends at their beautiful new home. Was there wine […]