Over the years, I’ve gotten in the habit of greeting my grumpy, sleepy boys in the morning with “Good morning sunshine”. The name seemed perfectly suited for this bright, sunshiny morning beverage. They are super easy to whip up in … Continue reading
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
We are an Arnold Palmer lovin’ household. No, not the golfer. I’m sure he’s nice and all but I’m referring to the beverage. In case you have not yet been enlightened, the Arnold Palmer is half iced tea and half … 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
As much as I love to cook, I always look forward to a meal out. After cooking and serving hungry men all week it can be hard to muster up any excitement over cooking on a Friday night. When the … Continue reading
Beer and St. Patrick’s Day go hand in hand, right? So when I got to thinking about this I knew exactly where to head for inspiration. I’ve followed Jackie Dodd of Domestic Fits for quite some time and then she … Continue reading
I have one more summer blast for you all this Labor Day weekend before we surrender to the cooler months and warm and cozy foods of fall. This is one of my all time favorite dishes to make during summer … Continue reading
Despite the fact that school starts next week, I’m hanging on to these last days of summer. So, before I bring on the recipes involving pumpkin and spice, I wanted to share this yummy frozen treat. I love fruit granitas, … 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
School is out, it’s hot as heck, and I’m stocking my freezer with these babies. Nothing says summer like an ice cream sandwich. What is even more irresistible than an ice cream sandwich? Ice cream sandwiched between two chewy oatmeal-dark chocolate cookies. … 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
With all the barbecues, potlucks, and family gatherings that will be taking place this weekend, I thought it was time to pull out my classic recipe for a big pot of beefy baked beans. This is a real crowd pleaser … 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
We were catapulted straight into summer with blazing hot temperatures last weekend so we headed out to our local farmers’ market and strolled under gorgeous blue skies. One of my absolute, all-time favorite things to do. There were red, ripe … Continue reading
