Dog In Need Of Home

This little guy is in need of a good home! He was found roaming the streets by himself. My friend can't keep him and either can I. We really don't want him to get sent to the pound. His age is uncertain, but he's definitely a sweetheart. 

If you or someone you know want to adopt him please message me ASAP. 

Heart Shaped Rice Krispies Treats For Valentine's Day

Need a last-minute idea for Valentine's Day? Heart Shaped Rice Krispies Treats are super cute, quick and easy to make! It's so easy you can make them by yourself or turn it into a girls night like my friends and I did. Either way these were fun to make! 

Photo Credit: Rachel Rosas
Thanks to Daniella and Rachel for helping me decorate these pretty treats. 

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 1 package of miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups of Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal 
• 1 container of frosting (16 oz) (We used Strawberry flavored frosting because it was pink) 
• 1 package of classic Sweethearts Candy Dish Pack 
• 1 bag of Valentine's Day M&M's 
• Sprinkles
• Heart shaped cookie cutters

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 
2. Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using a buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray (I used butter). Let cool. 
4. Use cookie cutter to cut into hearts. 

Decorating the Heart Shaped treats:

1. Use the frosting to frost the top of each Rice Krispies Treat. 
2. Pour candy into small bowls. This makes it easier to share and pick candy out when decorating with friends. 
3. Get creative and decorate away!!!
4. Enjoy!!!

YUM!

Calvin Harris - Pray to God ft. HAIM

My favorite Valley girls!! I'm really feeling this video!

Breakfast Toastadas - Viva La Brunch!

I wanted to come up with a delicious brunch recipe that would be simple for anyone to make. Then it hit me... Why not make breakfast tostadas?! I've made it several times before and loved it!!  It's super easy and cheap if you go to your local Mexican Market. I had my cousin Rachel help me out we got everything we needed at Vallarta. I decided to pair the breakfast tostada with a take on Mexican Street Corn (elote) and made a Mexican Street Corn salad. Lastly, we made Michelada's (the Mexican Bloody Mary) because you can't have a Mexican Brunch without a Michelada! 

Photo Credit: Rachel Rosas

Breakfast Tostada

Breakfast Tostada Ingredients: 

• 1 package of tostadas
• 1 can of refried canned beans ( I like Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans)
• 4 slices of bacon
• 2 eggs 
• 1 avocado 
• Queso Fesco 
• 1 lime 
• 1/3 cup fresh cut cilantro
• Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Instructions: 

1. Place the tostada on a plate.
2. Open up the can of refried beans and add them to a saucepan over low heat.
3. Cook the 4 slices of bacon in a frying pan. (Do not throw away bacon grease)
4. Gently break the eggs into the same frying pan with the bacon grease. Cook the eggs sunny-side up or to your desired doneness. 
5. Time to build the tostada. Spread the warm refried beans over your tostada, add 1 egg, break up the bacon and sprinkle on top, break up some Queso Fresco and sprinkle over the top, add avocado slices and cilantro over the top.
6. You can squeeze some lime over the top and hot sauce to taste.

Street Corn Salad 

Street Corn Ingredients:

• 1 can of corn
• 3 tbsp of mayonnaise 
• 2 tbsp of lime juice 
• 1 spoonful of fresh cilantro 
• 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder 
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: 

1. Heat up can of corn.
2. While the corn is heating up, mix together mayonnaise, chili powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. When the corn is done, gently fold with other ingredients. 
3. Serve immediately. 

Michelada 

Michelada Ingredients:

• 8 oz of your favorite Mexican Beer
• 8 oz of Clamato juice
• 1/2 lime
• A few dashes of hot sauce I recommend Tapatio 
• A few dashes of Worcestershire sauce 
• Sea salt for the rim of the cup and a pinch to go inside of the drink
• Tajin for the rim of the cup and a pinch to go inside of the drink

Instructions:

1. Rub the lime around the rim of your glass.
2. Mix some sea salt and Tajin in a small plate and then use this mixture to salt/Tajin the rim. 
3. Squeeze the rest of your lime into the glass.
4. Pour the beer into the glass, ensuring not to mess up your salt/Tajin rim.
5. Pour Clamato into glass to fill just below the rim.
6. Add a few dashes of hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
7. Add a pinch of sea salt, Tajin and garnish with a lime if you like. 

Disfrutar!!!

Bacon Wrapped Herb Crusted Pork Loin

I made Bacon Wrapped Herb Crusted Pork Loin with my boo last night and it was really good! The pork came out so moist and the flavor was amazing. This is great for a date night when you don't feel like going out to dinner. I must say that my boo and I make a great team! It's all about team work when cooking in the kitchen. The one thing we both agreed that was missing from this recipe was salt!! If you try this recipe and love salt as much as we do, add it on that bad boy! 

We paired our Pork Loin with Brussels sprouts. 

Ingredients: (serves 2-3) 

• 1.5 lbs boneless pork loin

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 2 tbsp olive oil 

• 4 springs of fresh rosemary 

• 4 springs of fresh thyme 

• 2 tbsp steak seasoning 

• 2 tbsp of sea salt (not in original recipe)

• 1 tbsp of freshly ground black pepper 

• 4 cloves garlic (crushed) 

• 5 thin slices of bacon ( I suggest thin slices of bacon so it comes out crispy)

Start by pre-heating the oven to 350 degrees, then brush the loin on all sides with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. 

Next, cut 6 slits in the loin this is where the crushed garlic will go. 

Put the crushed garlic cloves into each slit ensuring to push the crushed garlic well into the pork.  

Place the steak seasoning, black pepper, 2 springs of chopped rosemary and 2 springs of chopped thyme in a small bowl together. 

Next, rub the spice mixture on the loin, making sure to cover both sides evenly. 

After spicing up the loin place 2 springs of rosemary and 2 springs of thyme on top of the loin. 

It's time to wrap the loin in bacon, make sure to wrap up the springs of Rosemary and thyme. 

Now the pork is ready to go into the oven!!!

After 30-40 minutes, place the meat thermometer into the center of the loin. 

The pork will read 140-145 F when ready. 

We used the juice from the loin to pour over the top of our cut loin pieces. (We're fatties) 

I promise to take better photos in the future sorry! lol 

Now for the Brussels sprouts!

In a large bowl mix the brussels sprouts with olive oil, pepper and sea salt. 

Next, pour them onto a sheet pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, until they are nice and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Remember to shake the pan from time to time to brown the sprouts evenly. 

Enjoy!

Nutella Is Always A Good Idea

Looking for a quick and easy breakfast? Nutella smeared on toast topped with bananas equals heaven in your mouth!  This is seriously one of my favorite things to eat in the morning. It's not the healthiest choice, but it sure beats eating fast food for breakfast. You simply can't go wrong it's quick, easy and you get to eat chocolate hazelnut spread for breakfast!

Tips:

• Pair with your favorite coffee or tea
• Substitute the bananas for strawberries or another one of your favorite fruits
• Add bacon on top of the bananas because bacon is good on everything

Nom, Nom, Nom

Date Idea: Hiking

Looking for a cool date idea? Go hiking!!! 

I went to Eaton Canyon Hiking Trail in Altadena, CA this past weekend and had a blast. It was an easy hike (great for beginners) with a beautiful waterfall at the end. 

Tip: Bring a backpack or CamelBak to put all your belongings in because you will be jumping over rocks to get across streams of water (good idea to have both hands free). 

The view was so pretty we had to take a selfie. 

The stream with rocks that you will have to jump across 

The awesome waterfall at the end of the hike.
Feeling romantic?
Have a cute picnic on some rocks next to the waterfall.  

Cooling off :)

Beautiful view

THE END 

Gift Guide: Valentine's Day Gifts for Him

Ladies get your man something he'll love this Valentine's Day. I've come up with a list of gift ideas for those of you who might be having a hard time trying to figure out what to get that special someone.

Birchbox: govino 'go anywhere' beer glass set

World Market: Pizza Stone Set with Chrome Serving Rack

Urban Outfitters: Herbivore Botanicals Beard Tonic Set

Nordstrom: Ray-Ban 'Classic Wayfarer'

Macy's: Ralph Lauren Polo Red Gift Set

Best Buy: Pebble Smart Watch

Give Them Beer: Craft Beer Gift Set

Fossil: Lincoln Bifold