Last weekend started with a Valentine’s Day dinner accompanied by pretty roses, delicious chocolates, and my favorite champagne gummy bears. Then a short getaway to Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Big Sur. It was so amazing, and I can’t wait to share with you photos from our short trip.

In this week’s finds…

How delicious does this oven roasted corn with paprika seasoning sound?

This instant pot vegetable stew sounds absolutely amazing on a cold winter day.

Omg. I definitely need this 30 minute creamy sesame miso ramen with crispy mushrooms in my life ASAP. All my favorite flavors and ingredients.

How amazing do these steamed mochi rolls with red bean paste sound?

This rose honey latte sounds soo delish.

This blood orange mojito would make the perfect winter cocktail. Look at the vibrant colors!

I would love to try these healthy lemon blueberry oatmeal muffins for breakfast.

I definitely need this crock pot white chicken chili in my life.

I have an obsession with blood oranges and this blood orange loaf cake sounds sooo delish.

Okay, I’m officially drooling over this pappardelle pasta with coconut cream truffle sauce. I mean, truffles. Do I need to say more?

How gorgeous is this cannoli cake? Mascarpone buttercream, chocolate ganache, and topped with cannoli.

This earl grey tea cake with lemon curd buttercream looks soo amazing and perfect for spring.

This creamy Cajun chicken pasta would make the perfect weeknight meal.

I definitely want to try this Thai cucumber salad. It looks refreshing and perfect for a starter.

Omg. How gorgeous is this corn chowder? It looks so comforting and inviting.

This spicy peanut tempeh ramen looks sooo delicious.

These earl grey lemon ricotta pancakes with salted maple butter would make the perfect weekend brunch.