My husband and I got to go to Monterey to celebrate our anniversary with good food and a relaxing drive up Highway 1 last week. Being that it was our 7th wedding anniversary Monday, I took some time with my … Continue reading
Category Archives: recipes
Mermaid Cakes
I got to make these pretty mermaid cakes for two sweet girls’ birthdays this Aug./Sept. They were three and four layers of chocolate cake from scratch and cream cheese frosting. The ombre colors helped give the mystical mermaid look and … Continue reading
Christmas Chocolate Cake
Here is my version of chocolate fudge cake all dressed up for Christmas! I’m so excited Christmas season is just about here and this cake is SO good and easy to dress up for Christmas. Chocolate cake is one of … Continue reading
Tomato Avocado Mozzarella Quick Snack
My new afternoon quick snack, when I’m in the 3 o’clock lull of the day, is this delicious and easy to make avocado bowl shown above. A quicker, more basic version of the traditional avocado, tomato, mozzarella salad; this snack … Continue reading
Pumpkin Patch Carrot Cake
This year, I wanted to create a fun Halloween cake that wasn’t too spooky. After our trip to an authentic pumpkin patch I was inspired to make a pumpkin patch Halloween cake. It was easy, a little messy and a … Continue reading
BBQ Chicken Ranch Wraps
I love an easy meal and this one is delicious! I made some simple wraps with BBQ chicken from my crockpot, cheese, tortillas, ranch, lettuce and grape tomatoes and they turned out really well. The whole family loved them and the … Continue reading
strawberry lemonade pie
I first ran across this strawberry lemonade pie from Martha Stewart magazine. It looked so good I had to try it but since I’ve started making it, I’ve realized a couple of tricks to getting it to turn out just … Continue reading
Healthy kid snacks plus printable grocery list
Hey everyone! This week, my meal plan is going to be healthy kid snacks, don’t worry they can also be for adults! We all love snacking, well at least Gemma and I do, and I like to make sure that I … Continue reading
St. Patty’s week meal plan and printable grocery list
Hello everyone! Back to the ol’ blog, Happy St. Patty’s day and happy birthday to my beautiful niece, can’t believe she’s already 2! I thought I’d start off the week with a meal plan and printable grocery list for you all! … Continue reading
veggie pasta soup
Now that we’re in the Fall season, it’s time to get back into the soup recipes. Here is a great one that is hearty and filling but incorporates a variety of vegetables! Ingredients: 32 oz. organic free range chicken … Continue reading