Like it or not, it’s nearly August, which means summer is slowly winding down. We’re savoring each long day, all the delicious summer fruit, and the warm balmy Los Angeles nights. Here are a few sweet treats we’re indulging in as we celebrate our last month of summertime.
May is one of our favorite months here at JMC. It starts out with Cinco De Mayo, followed three days later by Josie’s birthday, and then at the end of the month, our Director of Ecommerce, Josh, holds his legendary May Pole party. As it warms up here in L.A., we just can’t get enough of good friends and good food—making May the most fun month of all. Here are a few things we’re cooking up for the potlucks, barbeques, and sunny days by the pool.
Since St. Patrick’s Day falls on Sunday this year, we’re taking the opportunity to have a little office celebration this evening after work. Though most of us aren’t Irish, (with the notable exception of our favorite graphic designer and JMC veteran, Aidan McDermott) we will take any opportunity to kick back and share a Guinness with friends. Thanks to the chefs among us, we’ll also be snacking on a few Irish treats. Here’s to finding a four-leaf clover, or maybe even a sneaky leprechaun!
This weekend we’ll all be traipsing off to Mammoth Mountain for a company field trip! Some of us will be skiing, a few snowboarding, while a handful of stragglers will be cooking up something warm and yummy for dinner. But cooking for a group of over twenty is no small feat! We’re bringing a few crock-pots to help us out, but still stuck on what we should make! Help us! Do you have any great recipes that are perfect for large groups? Please share and help us get some good grub!
While we can't confess to being pro sports fanatics, we’re still look forward to the Superbowl for the jazzy halftime show, hilarious new ads, good times with family and friends—oh and the food! We’re feeling like spicing things up a little this year—moving beyond the usual buffalo wings and chips and dip offerings. Check out our culinary plans for Superbowl Sunday. And tell us, what’s your favorite game-day treat?
Other than creating the best makeup in the world, throwing a good party is a top priority here at JMC. And our annual company holiday party is legendary! We’ll be partying the night away this Thursday with a little bowling, a little dancing, and a lot of snacks. Check out the yums we’ll be whipping up for the upcoming festivities.
We've been screaming for ice cream all summer long, and our wonderful coworker Coco, has been bringing us party size boxes of Drumstick ice cream cones, which we've been devouring like the sweets freaks we are. But now that we're making final plans for our end-of-summer company beach trip, we're trying to cut back on the calories. Here are our picks for healthy AND tasty treats that will have us "just saying no" to Coco and her frozen temptations.
Summer Squash Salad and Red Quinoa Salad with Walnuts
Vegetarian Smashed Cauliflower and Roasted Asparagus Sandwich
It’s the beginning of the best produce season of the year. Here are the recipes we can’t wait to try with finds from the Farmer’s Market.
Arugula Salad with Fennel and Pine Nuts
Happy Earth Day everyone! We try to be good to Mother Earth all year round, but Earth Day is a great reminder to live in a sustainable, eco-friendly way that ensures the success of our amazing planet. A great way to be good to the Earth is through one of my favorite activities: eating! In honor of Earth Day, try to go to the farmer's market and buy local organic produce. If you don't have time to go, a great alternative is a local CSA box. If you're a meat eater, try to buy organic, hormone-free meats. And, I always try to be nice to the chickens and buy organic, free-range eggs. Delicious and eco! In honor of Earth Day, here are some of the yummy things we're eating in the office this week. What's your favorite Earth Day recipe?
Healthy Green Kitchen Alana's Vanilla Pudding
Deliciously Organic Kale Salad with Currants and Walnuts
Food and Wine Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
The Italian Dish Blog The Collinzano Cocktail
Happy Oscar week everyone! This is one of those great times of year when Los Angeles is abuzz and there is glamour in the air. So in honor of this once-a-year show and perhaps your own sparkly soiree, I'm going to be dedicating all my posts to the occasion until Sunday. First up? Food. Ahhh....food. As a pregnant woman, it's all that's on my mind thse days! I hope you enjoy the JMC Oscar party edible picks and may you have a great time watching the show! Who do you want to win this year?
Donna Hay: Eggplant Sumac Chips
Vegetarian Nirvana: Salted Caramel Lava Cakes
White on Rice Couple: Spicy White Bean Dip
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