Good Morning!! I am just getting back from a run since last night’s run turned into a 4 mile walk. I started off strong but I got caught up with the view and ended up snapping away on my camera… Continue Reading
Kourabiedes are a traditional Greek butter cookie covered with layers and layers of icing sugar. They are usually served for special occasions such as Christmas but I grew up eating these cookies all year round. There are many versions… Continue Reading
Welcome to Taste ‘N’ Dash!! My name is Melissa and I am extremely lucky to call San Francisco home. I should start off by saying I love all things Food… cooking, recipe development, entertaining, dining out and of course Eating. My interest in food started early on which led me to major in Nutrition and […]
Tis the season!! December is here… a month filled with parties, gift giving and spending time with your loved ones. This also means spending a little extra in the month too. But I have something for you that will not break… Continue Reading
Kourabiedes are a traditional Greek butter cookie covered with layers and layers of icing sugar. They are usually served for special occasions such as Christmas but I grew up eating these cookies all year round. There are many versions out there but this is my family’s recipe on my mom’s side that I am […]
Good Morning!! I am just getting back from a run since last night’s run turned into a 4 mile walk. I started off strong but I got caught up with the view and ended up snapping away on my camera… Continue Reading
Kourabiedes are a traditional Greek butter cookie covered with layers and layers of icing sugar. They are usually served for special occasions such as Christmas but I grew up eating these cookies all year round. There are many versions… Continue Reading
Beef Bourgiognon. A not so simple recipe if you follow the Julia Child’s way but known as one of the many classic French dishes. This is not your ordinary beef stew. Flavors consist of a slow cooked beef and bacon… Continue Reading
Growing up as a kid in the 80’s fish was definitely not part of the rotation for dinner unless you count Gorton’s frozen fish sticks which may have crossed the table on a few occasions. Gah! Now as an adult… Continue Reading
Anytime I am having friends over for brunch I tend to always make a Frittata. It’s simple but yet so satisfying. For those of you not familiar with a frittata, it is an Italian omelette or a quiche minus… Continue Reading This is rather a late post being that Fleet Week was last month […]
Happy Monday!! Hope you had a fantastic weekend. Mine was full of family time, brunch with my girls and a little trip to see Santa Claus with my guy. Saturday night was my Auntie Ann’s 100th birthday party! Yup…… Continue Reading
Happy Monday!! Hope you had a fantastic weekend. Mine was full of family time, brunch with my girls and a little trip to see Santa Claus with my guy. Saturday night was my Auntie Ann’s 100th birthday party! Yup… 100 years old!! It was such a fun time to catch up with all my […]
Happy Holidays!! Christmas is almost here. I’m am still in disbelief… where did 2014 go?!?!? This past weekend really got me in the holiday spirit as I spent most of my time in Union Square. I visited Santa Claus at… Continue Reading
It’s that time again… snack attack Tuesday!! Here is another healthy snack that you can enjoy anytime of the day. It’s healthy and satisfying without the guilt. Most chips are loaded with fat and high in calories but not these chips. All you need is kale, a little olive oil and salt. I […]