I’ve been waiting for grilling season to share this recipe with you and I do believe it is time! My barbecue has been fired up several times over the past couple of weeks and there’s no stopping me now. This … Continue reading
I’ve made a whole lotta guacamole in my life. I’ve played around with ingredients, adding one thing or another, just to make things interesting. Then I had the wild idea to add everything under the sun, all at once. It … Continue reading
We spent the last week on the road touring college campuses with Boy #4, which just so happen to be in some of the most beautiful areas of California. We thought the decision of which school he will ultimately attend … Continue reading
I put this asparagus dish out on Easter and it really drew some ooohhhs and aaahhhs from the crowd. In fact, I think it was the most impressive of all the dishes I served, and it was a pretty nice … Continue reading
I’ve been oven “frying” ever since I saw Oprah’s chef, Rosie Daley, on her show about a zillion years ago making oven fried french fries. This was back when fat free was all the rage and let me tell you, I … Continue reading
Have you heard the whole thing about black eyed peas and good luck for the new year? I’m not typically one who gives in to superstition but this one involves food so it’s worth consideration. The idea is that if … Continue reading
I have no idea how it’s possible that there are only four days left until Christmas. Just a few weeks ago, I had grand illusions of weekends spent decorating and baking, wrapping gifts way in advance, and nights filled with … Continue reading
As I sit here writing this post, I’m giving in to the first cold to hit our house this season. As it moved from person to person, I tried to hide, but it found me. I started out so optimistic. … Continue reading
I recently had the opportunity to stand idly by with camera in hand and watch my sister and her husband cook dinner. I’ve found that this is one of my favorite things to do, standing idly by while someone else … Continue reading
As I write this, I’m in the midst of getting ready for my second jaunt to Seattle. I made the trek back in April to visit the great folks at Allrecipes. It was a whirlwind trip in preparation for a … Continue reading
This post is sponsored by got milk? in partnership with local California organizations that educate kids about the importance of proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. I don’t know how it goes down in your house but I buy milk … Continue reading
Being from California, and being a lover of cole slaw, I had to try a recipe I came across while surfing around on Allrecipes a couple of years ago. It is the inspiration behind this recipe but besides the addition of … Continue reading
Most of the cooking I do is with others in mind. My boys, my husband, you get the gist. This one, however, is for me. It’s all for me I tell you! I have strong feelings for tostadas. We go … Continue reading
This is one my favorite simple summer sides for all of the following reasons: It’s super, duper easy. It’s fresh and healthy. It’s colorful and pretty. It makes everyone love broccoli – and last, but not least… It makes me … Continue reading
Cinco de Mayo is less than a week away and I’m feeling the vibe. The sun is shining, spring is in the air, and we have an excellent excuse to eat Mexican food and drink margaritas. Mexican food doesn’t always … Continue reading
