Recently Greg’s cousin and his family came to the West Coast to visit and we got to spend a lovely afternoon with them. David and Bethany are the owners of B’s Salty and Sweet Bakery in Columbia, Tennessee and they are baking geniuses! Sourdough Bread, Homemade Babka, Pop Tarts… their menu is endless! Cooking for … More Vegan “Twix” Bars
I recently wanted to clean out the freezers – because, apparently I am a food hoarder who is constantly afraid I will not have an ingredient I need, so I buy and store things in the freezer until they are both full and then I have to get creative and cook what I have! So, … More Old-School Baked Ziti
Happy Friday! Does anyone else feel that the world is out of control this week? With everything that is happening in Ukraine, our country… hell, even locally – it seems a bit overwhelming at times. Being a history teacher the kids constantly want to unpack what is happening in Europe right now and it keeps … More TGIF – fun finds
I think I may have found the perfect combo of my love of my smoker and my love of Mexican food. A few weeks ago, Greg and I were getting a beer at a local brewery (Pedals and Pints in Thousand Oaks!) and I noticed that their bar menu had a Smoked Pork Quesadilla on … More Smoked Pork Quesadilla
Honey and Bourbon are a winning combination. Well, I guess maple and Bourbon are too… I guess Bourbon and pretty much everything are pretty damn good together! I think that Bourbon is definitely having its moment in the spotlight, and I find it popping up in a lot of different recipes and on menus. Looking … More Oven-Fried Southern Chicken with Sweet Honey Bourbon Sauce
Happy Friday! This month just keeps on going and I am pleasantly surprised with how quickly the weeks are flying by. March is typically such a drag – and this one just doesn’t seem to be! Can we take a moment to appreciate my friend Jill’s talent at making the perfect cocktail? I was blessed … More TGIF- fun finds
It has been FOREVER since I finished a book. I don’t know what it is, but I have had the worst time trying to concentrate on reading. This turn of events has made me so sad because books have always been a welcome escape for me. On our recent trip to Texas I brought along … More Good Reads
My love of making cocktails has not ceased – and I found the prettiest cocktail that is amazing delicious as well! This delectable drink highlights strawberries – a favorite of mine – and also includes elderflower liquor which is one of my favorite ingredients! First – can we discuss the adorable glasses I found at … More Happy Hour: Cherub’s Cup Cocktail
Happy first Friday of March! I am working this month on my positivity – it’s the longest teaching month of the year- and I’m trying to find the good in each and every day. So far, so good! Last weekend we went down to Malibu for the day and walked around the Country Mart and … More TGIF – fun finds
As I mentioned last week, Tay and I recently made the trek to Texas to visit family… and meet the newest addition to the clan, baby Rhys. Trips to Texas have started to feel like going home, even though I have never lived there. With my brother and his family, and my parents down the … More Getaway Time – Texas
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