DIY Vanilla Salt

Vanilla Salt.  It's a thing!  You may already know about Vanilla Salt, but I did not until a few days ago, so please do not burst my bubble of excitement.  What a perfect topping for cookies and bars (like these, in fact).  And it would also make a great...

Salted Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

Oh hi!  Remember me?  My name is Siri and I'm the gal who (occasionally) chronicles my journey with food on this here blog.  I've been absent, but I can explain (or I can spew excuse after excuse at you... like we were in LA for 12 days, or I lost my camera battery...

Review Of The Genius Tesla Model S

Elon Musk - one of the biggest genius and inventors of the current era - came up with an electric car that is suitable for daily use. Of course the invention and capability to build a perfectly working electric car with a range of over 200km (124 miles) was a sensation....

Butternut Squash Meatloaf

I've made many a meatloaf in my day, but I had never thought of putting squash in it before.  However I swear, you can google any two ingredients and a recipe will pop up, which is exactly what I did last night.  By adding butternut squash (cooked in bacon, onion and...

Rosemary Rutabaga Fries

Rutabaga might be the coolest word.  Say it a few times (if you know how to pronounce it).  Rutabaga.  Rutabaga.  Now say it with an Elvis accent, I don't know why, just trust me.  Don't you feel cool?  Or are you starting to feel extremely foolish?...

Finali Mondiali ¦ Mugello Racetrack

Firenze - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A place where romance, delicious food and Italian history meets. The ideal place to travel with your partner and spend an astonishing time. Florence is the capitol of Tuscany, a big wine region in the north of  Italy.Once...

Caramel Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Yesterday I whipped up this Today Original Recipe with Willie and Natalie... Caramel Pumpkin Bread Pudding.  I made it over the weekend, too, and it's truly ridiculous.  Perfect Thanksgiving dessert turned into Black Friday Breakfast.  I mean, if you're going...

Friday Links

A few random links for you to enjoy on this Friday.  Check out the first one... starting a new Instagram account and I want YOU to be a part of it!Share your REAL LIFE moments on Real Moms Wear Grey.I will not sleep until you sign up for the TODAY Food Club.We've had some...

TODAY Food Club Launch

Yesterday I was honored to help launch the TODAY Food Club.  If you're still unfamiliar with it, it's an online community where people can share recipes and connect with on-air talent, chefs and Today Show staff.  It includes monthly challenges, weekly tips and...

Taco Pie with Winter Squash

After making this insanely delicious Spaghetti Pie the other day (as seen on my Instagram page), I started imagining what other dinners I could make in a pie pan, and because it was Tuesday my mind instantly went to tacos!  Taco Pie!  But not just any taco pie, no,...

"Brookies"

This cookie is bananas.  Half chocolate chip, half brownie cookie.  Now that I know how easy it is to make two different doughs and roll them together into one perfect cookie, I think the possibilities are endless, don't you?  WHAT UP, CHRISTMAS COOKIES?!  I'M...

Sea Salt Pumpkin Butter Cups

Halloween Candy season may be over, but Pumpkin has not gone out of style just yet.  I saw these online the other morning at 5AM because my 14 month-old is all, SCREW YOU TIME CHANGE, THIS FEELS LIKE 6AM STILL, and I realized I actually had everything I needed to make them!...

Thanksgiving Sides on TODAY

Did you know Thanksgiving is 3 weeks from tomorrow?  NOBODY PANIC.  I say that as I panic, of course.  However, if you tune into the Today Show everyday this month, you'll become inspired with a new Turkey Day idea.  Today Carson and I made two side dishes:...

Swiss Indoors Basel & Interview With Severin Lüthi

Switzerland is a small country and we're mainly famous for chocolate, cheese and our banks.But that has changed. Over the last years a legend has grown - the biggest Tennis player in human history - Roger Federer.We're super proud of Roger Federer, especially because we're a...