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Our very own Jennifer Caballero, the FOOD LA LA Queenpin of Spirts, is dishing on her top five holiday cocktail tips to spark joy during a chaotic holiday season!

Last week, a very special member of the FOOD LA LA family transitioned to the other side and our world stopped spinning.

Six months into my pregnancy with Tripp I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes.  Before taking the blood test my doctor said, “You could literally eat an entire bag of jellybeans and still pass this test.” (I'm sure she'd regret it if she knew I remembered her saying it.)

This “church” cake is one of my family’s favorites and squad FOOD LA LA amped it up with a lemon basil glaze and some fancy, crispy lemon chips. It’s beautiful, zesty, celebratory . . . and fun to make! And I think it’s extra fun enjoyed in jammies and robes (which would, of course, formally categorize this recipe as a breakfast cake).

Queen Brittany.  A refreshing springtime sip featuring an earl grey simple syrup, blended snow ice, and a sweet and tangy mix of blackberries and lemon, with a fragrant mint bouquet (tuck it by the straw so your nose
finds it each time you take a sip!).

You’ll love how simple and satisfying these popsicles are—plus, they’re a perfect way to use up leftovers without any waste . . . almost, just almost, like you planned it.

Halloween is right around the corner, so I have to sprinkle a little spooky inspo into your world.  The Emmy-winning production team at NBC came over in August to shoot a Halloween segment, featuring five fun ideas for festive and easy bewitched entertaining, including: lychee eyeballs, mozzarella skulls (that are so scary looking they almost freak me out), burnt menus, ice hands, and batty chips!

Whether you are hosting, trick-or-treating, or staying in, these recipes make for the perfect spooky menu!

At the end of July, our little chirping, squeaking bundle of magic joined us on planet earth.

Pair any of these hummus dishes with your favorite crudités or pita chips, and you have a gorgeous appetizer. 

Zero-Proof Spicy Margarita with FOOD LA LA and NBC’s California Live!

Easter treats with FOOD LA LA and NBC’s California Live!

Enter for a chance to win a ladies getaway!

Try this trick for storing fresh mint and it will stay fresh longer than you'd ever imagine.

Valentine’s treats with FOOD LA LA and NBC’s California Live!

Seven reasons to gift our Macaron Baking Kit this holiday!

From little, to medium, to big gifts, get inspired by some of our favorite joyful, beautiful, helpful, delicious, and just plain FUN things!

We've wrapped up in Paris and here's what I got for ya . . .

We made it to the land of crusty baguettes, overflowing day-time-mid-week wine, and the most indulgent butter! We rented a delightfully zippy little European car and buzzed right into the heart of Paris where we stayed for three nights . . .

I didn’t intend to share this before I could hatch a thoughtful marketing plan, but lately life has been happening almost faster than I can keep up. And now, here I am, hovering 30,000 feet over the eastern seaboard of Canada (wishing I . . .

With the cost of groceries increasing (Anybody else noticing that?! Eeeek!) Amanda just launched her House of Haas Meal Planning Method—a four-week course with pre-recorded classes, live Q&A, and recipes you’ll treasure for a lifetime—that breaks down her four-step method to meal planning!

Whether you need to put your toes back in the water, or you already love mushrooms, this hot two-sentence tip will tell you everything you need to know to get ‘em right.

Since seafood has become increasingly more complex, we’re tasked with knowing which varieties are healthy to eat. It’s become almost impossible for a regular grocery shopper—myself included—to make a good decision.

Meet: Tamarind. You’ve probably had it many times dining at restaurants or getting takeout, but I encourage you to try the real thing (or grab your own experiment next time you’re at the store!)

We were honored to be featured in Modern Luxury Silicon Valley’s July issue talking all about summer sips. We rounded up a few of our favorite warm-weather tips and spilled the gin on one of our most beloved summer drinks.

With store-bought pie dough, and a quick, easy filling, they come together in a snap. Instead, spend your time cutting out star shapes (or use an overturned water glass for a cute circle!) and decorating with drizzled white chocolate, and firework-worthy sprinkles!

There are several varieties of lime—from sweet to puckery to musky—and knowing how they taste and when to use each will level up your cooking (and perhaps, add a little unexpected inspiration!)

Summer means bottles of bright green aloe from the local drugstore to soothe scorched skin. But, did you know you could grab a juicy leaf of the fresh stuff at most grocery stores?