This Easy Apricot Cake has a light custardy base and is layered with sweet fresh apricots and sprinkled with sugar that caramelizes during baking. I am still learning the algorithms of Facebook and Instagram, something I thought I would never say! While I may be still learning the ropes, clearly Facebook knows me and knows…
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Kalua Pork Sliders
Celebrate Hawaiian Foods week with these delicious Kalua Pork Sliders. Just like you would find in Hawaii, the pork is juicy and smoky and served on a King’s Hawaiian Bread Bun! Last week my husband and I headed downtown for a little day date. After a long morning, we were really really hungry. We made…
Lemon Garlic Seared Salmon
A simple yet delicious meal, this restaurant quality Lemon Garlic Seared Salmon will be perfect for impromptu dinner parties or last minute meals. Pair it with a nice cold glass of Cavit Pinot Grigio and your night will be perfect! Did you know that Friday May 26th is National Pinot Grigio Day? This is one…
Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches Cake is light sponge cake that soaks up a combination or evaporated milk, condensed milk, a cream and topped with a whipped cream topping and fresh strawberries that creates pure bliss! The last time I made this Tres Leche Cake was before my blogging days. After enjoying a delicious bite, I almost had…
Grapefruit Coconut Bars
Add a new twist on the classic lemon bar. These Grapefruit Coconut Bars are the perfect way to lighten up the day! For the last 4 weeks, I have pretty much been on house arrest with exception of the few hours it takes me everyday to drop off and pick up the kids. Four weeks…
Mini Chocolate Caramel Coconut Bundt Cakes
Finally Girl Scout Season is here! For a very short period I can indulge in my Tagalong and Samoa cravings simply by visiting a local Walmart or Home Depot. Without fail, the girls are there. I am pretty sure they ping me as a “sale” as soon as they make eye contact. I’m a sucker…
Cranberry Pomegranate Margaritas
Just because Margaritas are usually served during the summer, does not mean that they need to be neglected during the winter. In fact, this Cranberry Pomegrante version is just as good, if not better than the summery lemon-lime version. What’s great about this drink recipe is that you can make 4 margaritas at once. It’s…
Shortbread Cookies- 6 Ways
By now most of you have probably started to figure out what recipes you will be baking for your Annual Cookie platter, or you may already be knee deep in dough. Now matter how sweet the results are, it can be stressful. Every year I find myself overwhelmed by ingredients and different recipes. I usually…
What to do in Rosarito, Mexico
Last month I was lucky enough to be invited on an unforgettable 2 day journey to Tijuana and Rosarito. Thankfully, another blogger, Mikkel Paige, from SometimesHome.com was also on the trip. She is an amazing photographer and was kind enough to share all of her photos here. If you are looking at traveling to a…
Tijuana Part 1- The Food and Beer Scene
The first question everyone asks when I tell them I am heading across the border is “Is it safe?” In my personal opinion, yes, it is safe. I have never once encountered a problem and have met nothing short of amazing and gracious people.With that being said, I hope all of you will consider a…
Easy Homemade Tomato Basil Soup
As the nights become chilly, we are craving warm, cozy meals more and more. Tomato Soup and grilled cheese sandwiches make the perfect combination for a delicious fall/winter dinner. As I was researching what and how to talk about this soup (this doesn’t happen often, but I was at a loss for words today), I…
Halloween Macarons
Whenever we have a ton of eggs, a batch of French Macarons is in the near future. I like making them because I usually can get two recipes out of the three eggs, seeing as how I only use egg whites for this recipe. After housesitting my mom’s house and her 6 chickens, we found…
Zombie Party
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, MARS. All opinions are mine alone. #BOOItForward #CollectiveBias It’s officially October which means we can finally start talking about Halloween. It’s about darn time as I have been planning it since early this summer. I have been wanting to throw a Zombie Party…
Football Watching Party
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #NotSoFastMom #CollectiveBias This year I have officially become a football mom. I have been a soccer mom for over a decade, but football is different. There is so much more energy in the bleachers! Now, don’t think…
Fresh Fig Topped Spice Cake
Unlike most years, this September has been on the cooler side. Like we have to wear a sweater when we go out in the morning and evenings. Normally September is one of the hottest months in Southern California! So, of course, the brisk mornings amps up my fall needs and has me in pumpkin spice…
Chanterelle and Gruyère Tart
Some of you may have noticed my absence here on the blog this summer. It was a crazy 3 months filled with long beach days, playdates, and a month long trip to Europe. While I had prepared a ton of posts to go up while I was traveling, I never actually got around to doing…
Mango Lassi Breakfast Bowls
This sponsored post is brought to you by Cacique and Society Culinaria. Last year we started a new weekend cooking routine, in an effort to avoid the endless “I’m bored” comments of the weekend. Every Saturday my daughter finds a recipe, shops for the ingredients, and prepares the meal with little help from me. My…
Blackberry Crumb Bars and Ralphs’ New Click List
Have you ever needed just a few items at the store, but completely dreaded making an appearance in society that day. Or, are in desperate need of groceries because you teen miraculously devoured an entire week’s worth of snacks in one day, but you know that if you lug all the kids with you, your…
Steak Taco Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice
I can create amazing concoctions with butter and sugar and turn a few leftover refrigerator ingredients into a gourmet meal. But make a pot of rice? That I cannot do. I don’t know what it is, but I always end up with a burnt pan and crunchy rice. With brown rice being a major part…
Jalapeño Popper Cheeseburgers
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. I am pretty sure that there is nothing better on a hot summer day than a cold Heineken, juicy burger, and being surrounded by friends….