If you haven’t figured it out by now, downtown Ventura is my happy place. I love the vibe. I love the weather. I love the stores. And, I especially love the food! A few weekends ago Greg and I dropped Tay and a friend at the beach and decided to check out some of the … More Day Trippin-‘ Ventura Food Tour
Cheese and bread…. what could be better?!? A few weeks ago Jill and I went to a “fancy” lunch at Paul Martin’s and had some amazing salads…and cheddar biscuits! They were so delicious and so perfect alongside a salad, I knew I had to make some at home! There is a plethora of recipes online, … More Cheddar Biscuits
By now, it’s pretty safe to say that you all know my obsession with Half Baked Harvest. I love the website, the recipes, and the entire aesthetic that Tieghan puts forth. It’s my vibe. When I want to try a new recipe, this is usually my first stop. Recently, Tieghan posted a new recipe that … More Peanut Chicken Spring Roll Bowls
One thing that I love about where we live, is the fact that there are so many fun, cool places to explore. The mountains, the beach, and everything in between…whatever you are craving- we’ve got it! One of my favorite small towns to explore has always been Ojai. Nestled in the hills about Ventura, it … More Day Trippin’ – Ojai
Do you want to know the easiest appetizer of all time – and one that EVERYONE will enjoy? Parmesan Herb Spiced Popcorn! Yep, that’s right… popcorn. Personally, I love it! I have always stuck with the good old butter and salt combo, but lately I have been yearning to branch out. So, the other day … More Parmesan Herb Spiced Popcorn
Welcome to May! I love this month…. the promise of so much fun with summer coming up, the completion of the school year, the warmer weather and longer days…. it’s all good stuff! This past week has been filled with so much baking! Some very lucky students who are testing for both AP and IB … More TGIF – fun finds
This is my friend, Jill. I love Jill. We go together like peas and carrots. Like wine and cheese. See, one of the things that make us so perfect for each other is that Jill is an incredible cook – I crave her short ribs, her roast chicken, her bucatini… and I make the desserts! … More Congo Bars
Last weekend we decided to getaway, and meet some friends in Oceanside, CA for an amazing, RELAXING pre-Spring Break adventure. Oceanside is just north of San Diego, and should be about a 2-ish hour drive for us (without traffic, of course!) Greg and I have not been there for at least 14 years – when … More Weekend Getaway – Oceanside
I was mindlessly scrolling through Instagram the other day and I was stopped in my tracks. On the New York Times Cooking page, I saw the most delectable looking dish – a shredded pork, juicy sauce, and white rice… so yummy! As I read further, I realized it was a slow-cooker recipe which made me … More Honey-Soy Braised Pork
Happy Friday – and more importantly, happy all-about-my-favorite market day! I figured I should dedicate an entire “fun finds” post to TJ’s… since a bulk of paycheck goes there each week! The Breaded Fried Ravioli are the most amazing go-to easy lunch or appetizer I have found! I used to make breaded fried ravioli and … More TGIF – fun finds
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