Is it a knife skill? Or a life skill? This is the kind of simple, common sense tip that seems almost silly to share. But, the magnitude of the No-Duh Moment that accompanies this advice is too overwhelming to ignore. In fact, I've shared this tip in a blog post before. The response was so … [Read more...]
UCLA 8 Clap! Average Betty in The Daily Bruin
Read the complete article: The Daily Bruin U.C.L.A. Fight! Fight! Fight! When I was a kid, my Grandmother offered up the carrot: $10 for straight A's. My older sister got it all the time. My other siblings got the $10 prize every now and then. I finally delivered a Hamilton-worthy … [Read more...]
Grits California Video
Sometimes a gimmick works. Even better than you'd imagine. I wanted to make grits. Which might sound like no big deal, but, let's just say, grits were met with a little bit of resistance. I needed a plan. I needed a gimmick. I needed to call them Grits California and make them taste like … [Read more...]
Grits California Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Welcome to Grits California. Such a yummy side, such a creamy dish. I didn't grow up eating grits, but I've been fascinated by them lately. I remember a box of instant grits lurking around the house once as a kid, but grits were not a staple in our home. So what's a … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Birthday Cake Video
Ode to Joy the Baker. Yeah, she's never heard that before... As if by recipe destiny, my pink and cuddly copy of the Joy the Baker Cookbook seemed to open all by itself to Peanut Butter Birthday Cake. And I knew right away I would make this Peanut Butter Birthday Cake. Referring to Peanut … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Birthday Cake Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Peanut Butter Birthday Cake is really fun to say. Does it have to be your birthday to slice into peanut-buttery Peanut Butter Birthday Cake? After all, it's someone's birthday... somewhere. This celebration of peanut butter and cake and frosting is courtesy of Joy Wilson's, Joy … [Read more...]
Sara O’Donnell and the Making of Average Betty in LA Weekly
Today is Friday the 13th. Usually that means something bad might happen. But not today. Today something very awesome happened. Thank you, Adam Gropman and LA Weekly for illustrating such a vivid picture of my career and life's work up until now. When I started Average Betty, even with all the … [Read more...]
How to Make Brownies Video
Homemade says, "I love you." The line at See's can get pretty long around Valentine's Day. And there is some planning required for a Pajamagram. But really, it's hard for store bought goods to compete with the sweet sentiment of something homemade. Especially when it's a fresh batch of chocolatey, … [Read more...]
Good Times for Average Betty!
Follow your dreams. Especially when you dream of bacon piñatas. Today is a very exciting day. And not just an exciting day for me, but for all online cooking shows, all of my fellow YouTube Next Chefs and averagebetties everywhere. Thank you, Rene Lynch and LA Times Food for telling my story … [Read more...]
How to Make Sugar Cookies Video
If I was a cookie, I'd be a Sugar Cookie. When Zac Young of Bravo's Top Chef Just Desserts challenged the YouTube Next Chefs, "Make a cookie that shows your personality," I knew right away I was making Sugar Cookies. My Sugar Cookie Recipe is one of my most popular, year after year. And of all … [Read more...]
Moscow Mule Video
Moscow Mules! The Moscow Mule is my favorite fun drink at the moment, and this round is on me! Traditionally, Moscow Mules are served in mugs. Copper mugs if you want to get picky. And the great thing about the mug is the handle. Even when you're tipsy, you can keep a good grip on your drink. … [Read more...]
Moscow Mule Recipe
Woman up! This spicy cocktail is dedicated to Hannah Hart of My Drunk Kitchen. As part of a YouTube Next Chef assignment, Hannah requested the Next Chefs create a spicy cocktail in response to the belief that the world will come to end in 2012. Well, good news! According to the Mayan Calendar, … [Read more...]
