food – Jessi Malay

12 Sep

Happy National Chocolate Milkshake Day my loves!! To celebrate the holiday, I came up with a healthier version of a Nutella Banana Chocolate Milkshake without the ice cream :) During these past few months of my pregnancy I've had the worst sweet tooth and have been craving shakes every day, so I wanted to come up with a healthy alternative.....

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25 Oct

How To: No-Bake Halloween Ghost Cake Pops

by Jessi Malay

Eats

How To: DIY No-Bake Halloween Ghost Cake Pops

Halloween is quickly approaching and I wanted to share a super simple and quick recipe to get into the spirit! These No-Bake Cake Pops are one of my go-to desert recipes because they are fast, simple and don’t require a lot of ingredients. I like using Oreo cookies and cookie-dough for the batter, but you can pretty much crush anything of your choice into your mix! Follow these quick steps to make the recipe: Ingredients: 8 oz block cream cheese softened 1 package Oreo cookies 1 package Cookie Dough 2 one pound blocks white almond bark or white chocolate chips Black sprinkles for eyes Sucker sticks or paper straws Instructions: Start by combining the softened cream cheese with one package of Oreo cookies and cookie-dough in your food processor....

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1 Oct

10 Best Brunch Spots in Los Angeles

by Jessi Malay

Eats

1. Blue Jam Café If you’re in the mood for a hearty, filling and decadent brunch, then Blue Jam Café is the spot for you. Some of you may know Blue Jam Café for their infamous eggs benedict and crunchy French toast. This has been my go-to brunch combination to cure any hangovers from too much partying the night before. The signature crunchy French toast is truly something to lust over, with perfectly fluffy egg brioche rolled in crunch corn flakes with berries and best of all, the vanilla bean sauce (I always get an extra side). Locations: 15045 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 7371 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 23311 Mulholland Dr, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 2. Claudine’s Artisan Kitchen & Bakeshop (Encino) Claudine’s...

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16 Sep

Where to eat in NYC | Perrine

by Jessi Malay

Eats

PerrineNYC.com Perrine on Yelp While at fashion week I took a break from all the madness for dinner at one of New York's classics, Perrine. It's a beautiful restaurant tucked inside of The Pierre Hotel bordering Central Park. The hotel and restaurant have a lot of history, dating all the way back to the 30s. Upon entrance, you're welcomed into The Rotunda, a grand foyer, painted from floor to ceiling in murals of actors and actresses that used to frequent the restaurant. Many weddings are held in this room and easy to understand why. The Rotunda makes you feel like you're somewhere in Italy! In the main restaurant room, the vibe is very 40s meets modern chic, rich lacquered wood, striped booths...

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10 Jun

Morimoto Waikiki #JMeats

by Jessi Malay

Eats

MorimotoWaikiki.com The Modern Honolulu On my last night on Oahu, I had dinner at Morimoto, a beautifully designed, Japanese and American fusion restaurant by critically acclaimed Chef Morimoto. From the moment I walked in, the experience was stunning. We were seated out on the the terrace, overlooking the harbor, and were treated to a 5 course meal, each more innovative than the last. At Morimoto, presentation is everything. First course: Hamachi (on the left which is yellowtail) and Toro (on the right, a medium fatty tuna) Tartare. They were accompanied by 6 different garnishes in the center, some creamy and smooth, come crunchy, and some spicy, to further enhance the flavors of the fish. The fruit is Yamamomo which helps clear the palate...

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18 May