Lemon Ginger Cookies | Gluten & Dairy Free

I hate baking. Probably because I’m terrible at it and I fail 9 times out of 10. But, for some reason I am really good at making chocolate chip and sugar cookies. I didn’t want to make plain old sugar cookies so I added some fresh lemon juice and grated ginger. These cookies turned outContinueContinue reading “Lemon Ginger Cookies | Gluten & Dairy Free”

The Best Quinoa Salad Ever!

My dear friend Monica introduced me to cold quinoa salad recently, and I’ve spent the last four months or so trying to create the ultimate recipe. I’ve come a long way from just tossing a couple veggies and whatever quinoa was on sale with some apple cider vin and olive oil. My final recipe isContinueContinue reading “The Best Quinoa Salad Ever!”

No Talkie Before Coffee

My Spoiled To Perfection adventures have led me to discover the wonders of coffee. Of course, I was thrilled to find out that coffee beans are fermented. But I also wanted to know why humans are so obsessed with our coffee and why we “LITERALLY” can’t live without it! So I went straight to theContinueContinue reading “No Talkie Before Coffee”

Coffee + Beer = Sonoma County

Once again, I am reminded of why I live in Sonoma County, and why I love my community. Yesterday, I was able to spend the morning with my very good friend, Darren O’Brien, who also happens to be head of production at Taylor Maid Farms Organic Coffee & Tea. Darren and I have been friendsContinueContinue reading “Coffee + Beer = Sonoma County”

Italy in Sonoma County @ DaVero

Sonoma County’s climate and soil are the closest to that of Italy than any other area in the world. So, it’s no wonder we’re known for our fine food, wine and other unique libations. There are plenty of wineries and restaurants doing things “Italian,” but there is only one Farm+Winery that is truly living theContinueContinue reading “Italy in Sonoma County @ DaVero”