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December 3, 2025
Small Business, Featured
Lindsay Kinder
The Small Business Must-Have with Flodesk

When I chat with other business owners, I always immediately ask if/how they use email marketing.  For us, it’s the fuel to our sparkle fire. 

December 2, 2025
Tips, Drinks, Archived
Lindsay Kinder
How to Make Spirits Bright: 5 Unique Holiday ...

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!

July 30, 2025
Drinks, Featured
Lindsay Kinder
Tia's Sassy Horchata (Black Sesame & ...

Introducing: Tía's Sassy Horchata—a playful, creamy twist on the traditional drink, made with black sesame and coconut.

June 19, 2025
Featured, Sides
Lindsay Kinder
The Summer Corn Salad

I made this salad for a Father’s Day BBQ and ended up eating it all week.

April 17, 2025
Drinks, Archived
Lindsay Kinder
Queen Brittany: A Bourbon Tea Smash

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!).

Lindsay Kinder
June 22, 2017
Brunch, Archived, Videos

Berry + Ricotta 4th of July Turon Dessert Lumpia

Lindsay Kinder
June 22, 2017
Brunch, Archived, Videos

I challenged Alex to create a lumpia recipe that could be baked, because many of you don’t own deep fryers.  He began experimenting, and the Berry Ricotta 4th of July Lumpia was soon born. 

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Lindsay Kinder
June 15, 2017
Drinks, Tips, Archived

Organic & Biodynamic Wine with Wine+Moxxi

Lindsay Kinder
June 15, 2017
Drinks, Tips, Archived

Biodynamic wine is produced using only natural and holistic practices.  For example, cows might be onsite to make compost and fertilize the vines; and rather than machinery, sheep prune the vineyard.  The symbiotic relationship between the environment and the grapes makes a biodynamic vineyard flourish.

2 Comments
Lindsay Kinder
June 8, 2017
Brunch, Archived

Grapefruit Brûlée

Lindsay Kinder
June 8, 2017
Brunch, Archived

The contrast between the tart grapefruit and sweet, caramelized sugar is magic.   Drizzle with homemade balsamic reduction for a show-stopping dish.

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Lindsay Kinder
June 1, 2017
Dessert, Archived

Healthy Brownies

Lindsay Kinder
June 1, 2017
Dessert, Archived

Because refined sugar has such severe health consequences, I’m always looking for ways to satisfy that sweet craving with something healthier.  Cue: healthy sweet potato brownies (can I get an amen?!).  You would never know the base of this sweet treat is nutrient-rich sweet potato.

1 Comment
Lindsay Kinder
May 25, 2017
Dessert, Archived, Videos

Superfood Chocolates

Lindsay Kinder
May 25, 2017
Dessert, Archived, Videos

Dessert doesn’t have to be bad for you.  Instead, get creative and find a new way to incorporate something healthy.  If I need something sweet to satisfy me after dinner, I reach for one of these superfood chocolates.

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Lindsay Kinder
May 16, 2017
Drinks, Tips, Archived, Brunch

Mimosa Bar

Lindsay Kinder
May 16, 2017
Drinks, Tips, Archived, Brunch

Why wait in line for brunch and bottomless mimosas (with undesirable juice-to-champagne ratios) when you can recreate your own mimosa bar at home?  Give your traditional mimosa bar some oomph with a few fun, unexpected twists: flower ice cubes, fruit peel cut-outs, berry skewers, unicorns, and blood orange!

Comment
Lindsay Kinder
May 11, 2017
Appetizers, Archived

Thai Curry Hummus

Lindsay Kinder
May 11, 2017
Appetizers, Archived

This recipe is so simple: Put everything in the blender and voila!  When choosing your crudité, or dipping vegetables, be mindful to choose organic whenever possible. 

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Lindsay Kinder
May 2, 2017
Drinks, Archived, Videos

3-2-1 Margaritas

Lindsay Kinder
May 2, 2017
Drinks, Archived, Videos

My fiancé, who moonlights as our in-house bartender, introduced me to the 3-2-1—a clean, tangy margarita perfect for ringing in Cinco de Mayo.*   Sometimes I prefer “3-2-2” with more lime juice, so adjust the proportions to your liking.

1 Comment
Lindsay Kinder
April 27, 2017
Tips, Archived

The Dirty Dozen

Lindsay Kinder
April 27, 2017
Tips, Archived

Each year, the Environmental Working Group issues the Dirty Dozen list, which ranks pesticide contamination in 48 types of fruit and vegetables.  Even if you don’t buy entirely organic, you may want to at least choose organic for these items

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Lindsay Kinder
April 20, 2017
Archived, Videos, Grains

Pasta Sauce

Lindsay Kinder
April 20, 2017
Archived, Videos, Grains

Shane makes these sauces at the same time: He uses a sprig of basil in the marinara, then blends the rest into a quick pesto.

4 Comments
Lindsay Kinder
April 14, 2017
Archived, Videos, Grains

Homemade Pasta

Lindsay Kinder
April 14, 2017
Archived, Videos, Grains

I’ve been determined to teach myself, then all of you, how to easily make pasta—even without a pasta machine—a recipe you can make in your own kitchen right now.

2 Comments
Lindsay Kinder
April 6, 2017
Tips, Drinks, Archived, Brunch

Flower Ice

Lindsay Kinder
April 6, 2017
Tips, Drinks, Archived, Brunch

This spring, bachelorette parties, baby showers, and bridal showers abound.  If you’re on deck for party planning, borrow this trick to dazzle your guests.  Because what’s more fun than baby roses bobbing in your rosé?

4 Comments
Lindsay Kinder
March 30, 2017
Seafood, Archived, Videos

Steamed Mussels + Garlic Bread

Lindsay Kinder
March 30, 2017
Seafood, Archived, Videos

Mussels are quite easy to cook, though a little trickier to prep.  First, soak them to remove excess sand and grit.  Then, remove the beard (a stringy membrane that the mussel uses to attach itself to rocks or other stable surfaces).

4 Comments
Lindsay Kinder
March 23, 2017
Sides, Archived, Veggies

Shaved Asparagus Salad

Lindsay Kinder
March 23, 2017
Sides, Archived, Veggies

I love the combination of lemon, Parmesan, and cracked pepper with this asparagus salad, but there are lots of other flavors you can try: sun dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, mozzarella, or even chopped pistachios.

8 Comments
Lindsay Kinder
March 16, 2017
Drinks, Archived, Brunch, Videos

Irish Coffee at The Buena Vista

Lindsay Kinder
March 16, 2017
Drinks, Archived, Brunch, Videos

What’s the best way to start your morning on St. Patrick’s Day?  With an Irish Coffee o’ course!

3 Comments
Lindsay Kinder
March 9, 2017
Tips, Archived

Garlic

Lindsay Kinder
March 9, 2017
Tips, Archived

Whether you’re making hummus, roasted veggies, sautéed chicken or salad dressing, garlic always adds a little somethin’.  But, it can be a pain to process if you don’t know a few easy tricks. 

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Lindsay Kinder
March 2, 2017
Tips, Archived, Brunch

Compound Butters

Lindsay Kinder
March 2, 2017
Tips, Archived, Brunch

While flavorful on its own, butter is even better when infused with spicy, herbaceous, sweet, or garlicky ingredients, turning something plain into a satisfying meal.  You’re going to love compound butters.

2 Comments
Lindsay Kinder
February 23, 2017
Drinks, Archived, Brunch

Healthy Hot Chocolate

Lindsay Kinder
February 23, 2017
Drinks, Archived, Brunch

Recently I complained about how rainy and dreary it had been in San Francisco, so Lindsay shared this recipe which I love.  Why?  Because this sweet treat is made with coconut sugar and cacao, two ingredients we can feel great about consuming.  And I’m crazy about the coconut whipped cream.

4 Comments
Lindsay Kinder
February 15, 2017
Appetizers, Archived

Beet + Goat Cheese Crostini

Lindsay Kinder
February 15, 2017
Appetizers, Archived

I like the earthy flavor, the natural hot pink color.  In all its colorful glory, this appetizer is a showstopper. 

6 Comments
Lindsay Kinder
February 9, 2017
Dessert, Archived, Videos

Heart Molten Cakes {video}

Lindsay Kinder
February 9, 2017
Dessert, Archived, Videos

Dessert menus at many great restaurants feature chocolate molten cake.  It looks fancy, feels fancy, and one spoon dive into the center leaves you in a delightful chocolate-induced coma. 

5 Comments
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