A few weeks ago, I had my good friend Jill over for a little happy hour in our backyard and wanted to make something special. Knowing that Jill loves grapefruit- I did a quick internet search and came across the Pink Grapefruit Cocktail from Alex Guarnaschelli. This easy-to-prepare drink was perfect for an afternoon on … More Happy Hour- Pink Grapefruit Cocktail
I have always thought the CIA was fascinating. Being a spy, going to foreign nations, defending freedom… it could have been an awesome alternative life for this high school history teacher! A few months ago Greg and I listened to a podcast that interviewed former CIA director, John Brennan, and my fascination with the CIA … More Good Reads
Happy Friday!!!! We are now on the last 1/3 of May…so that means the next 10 days will feel like 1,367 days for us teachers! the end of the year is TORTURE!!! I had to share this adorable vase my mother-in-law found for me on a recent trip to Zion. When I opened it I … More TGIF- fun finds
In the second installment of Cinnamon Bread Face Off, let me present to you, What’s Gaby Cooking’s Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread. This crazy delicious bread is flaky, sweet, and studded with chocolate chips…which makes everything better! Let me begin by saying that this bread is not the easiest to make- there are a lot of … More Cinnamon Bread Face Off- Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread
Ok- so I had a challenge in front of me. Tay asked for some homemade cinnamon bread and I found two very different recipes that sounded amazing. So, I made them both and had a face off- which cinnamon bread was best??? Starting off the challenge- Magnolia’s Cinnamon Swirl Bread. This bread was so easy … More Cinnamon Bread Face Off- Cinnamon Swirl Bread
It’s been a week- but, it is finally Friday! Here in Southern California we are battling some serious “May Grey” weather and some moods to match! We are so close to the end of the year…but 19 days left to go. I saw this bedroom on Instagram earlier this week and it was instant swoon! … More TGIF- fun finds
Have you ever considered what your life could have been? Like, if you would have taken a different job, moved to a different city, or went on a date with a different someone. What could have been? Matt Haig uses this idea as the premise of his novel, The Midnight Library, and it is a … More Good Reads
One of Greg’s favorite meals when we go out is ordering seared ahi. Since Covid- and a dramatic decrease in us eating out- I’ve had to figure out how to recreate some of our favorites at home. Any ahi recipe always starts with a trip to Whole Foods. I have always found their fish to … More Seared Ahi (and all the fixings!)
Ok, I was a bit eager on wishing you all a happy May last Friday (because it was still April!) but I can confidently say “Happy May!” today!!! I went to the dentist this week (which I despise!) but left feeling so happy because of this gorgeous rose. My dentist is one for the sweetest … More TGIF- fun finds
Remember those burgers with bacon jam? Yeah, well right on the next page of the March 2021 issue of Sunset Magazine was a recipe for Big Batch Bourbon Sidecars and I was intrigued. I had never had a Bourbon Sidecar before, but I knew that any recipe that called for Meyer Lemons was something that … More Happy Hour- Bourbon Sidecars
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