Have you noticed a trend in my baking lately…yeah, I can’t seem to stay away from the strawberries! Since these babies are in season and they are so very delicious, I am finding as many ways as I can to use them up! So, when it was time to deliver some sweet treats to friends, … More Mini Strawberry Shortcakes
We made it- another week in the books! And, for many of you- it’s closing in on the end of the “school” year. For me- one more week (not that I’m counting!) I finished my most favorite cookie set of all time this week- A Beatles Birthday! These cookies just made my heart sing 🎶 … More TGIF- fun finds
I have always loved crepes…honestly, what is there not to love? They are light and buttery and filled with delicious ingredients…it’s kinda perfect! Here I am with my first French crepe- in France- when we went there 6 years ago. It was my mission to get a Nutella crepe in my belly- and it did … More Crepes
It’s strawberry season here in California and I am so lucky to live super close to the Oxnard Plains, aka- Strawberry Heaven! Growing up, I remember my mom making us stop near this area on our way to and from my aunt’s house to get, in her opinion, the best strawberries in the state. I … More Strawberry Freezer Jam
It’s Friday! And if the picture of these two super bougie, super adorable pups doesn’t warm your heart…well, I’m not sure we can be friends!!! I jumped on the whipped coffee bandwagon (along with the rest of the quarantined world!) and I found it to be really fun…and really good! It was fun to make … More TGIF- fun finds
I’m not sure about you, but some says snack-time has become our unofficial fourth meal. By 3:30pm the stomachs are growling and we want something that is salty and filing and – quite frankly- goes really well with an afternoon beer! (Yes, we are in that stage of quarantine!) Chrissy Teigen’s soft pretzel recipe seemed … More Soft Pretzels & Cheesy Dipping Sauce
It’s grilling season! One thing that I love about summer are the warm evenings, cold beer, and grilling. When we went vegetarian a few years ago- I was afraid that grilling would be a thing of the past. I was so wrong… Trader Joe’s had some beautiful artichokes for sale- so I had to buy … More Grilled Artichokes
It’s Friday! The sun is shining, work is done for the week, and it’s time to find something that makes you happy! This week was about self care and I found some fun things that made me pretty happy! I read this article a few weeks ago about how toothbrushes can’t be recycled because of … More TGIF- fun finds
Ahhh- pantry staples! In this time of trying to go to the store less (and have less contact with humans!) I am looking for meals that use a lot of staples, peppered with fresh ingredients, that I don’t always have to be running to the store for. In my quest to rediscover some cookbooks of … More Lemon Spaghetti
In my quest to cook through all by cookbooks, I came across a fun, easy, simple ingredient recipe that I wanted to try. Oatmeal Jammy Bars are a great on-the-go breakfast or morning snack that even the pickiest of eaters will like. Basically, this is a layer bar that has a base similar to a … More Oatmeal Jammy Bars
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