• Recipes

    Ghirardelli Red Kidney Bean Brownies

    The fudgy dark brownie is definitely one of the most popular desserts among chocolate lovers. The texture and the intense taste of chocolate are always satisfying, especially if enjoyed with a nice cup of cappuccino. I stumbled upon the Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate brownie mix and was compelled to try it, since I’m a fervent fan of their chocolate squares. I also took the liberty of replacing the egg and 1/3 cup of oil called for on the box, with a can of red kidney beans. Kidney beans are quite high up on the list of fiber rich foods which brings the fudginess to the final product. It is becoming more…

  • Interior Design

    How to throw a dinner party, the easy way!

    One of the pillars of living a happy and healthy life is human connection and a dinner party on a weekend is a sure thing to catch up and keep your friendships alive. You might think that having people over means hours of prepping in the kitchen and an expensive grocery bill, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are a few tips to plan an easy, affordable, no fuss dinner party. Tip #1: Planning ahead Distributing your tasks over a few days is the smart way to go. This will only require an hour or so of your time on a given day. The two main tasks…