These Sprinkle Sugar Cookies from The Lemonade Stand Cookbook by Kathy Strahs are not only easy for kids to make, but fun and delicious! This summer has been a whirlwind of activities. Early on this Spring, my cheap financially responsible Swiss (to put it in perspective) husband made the executive decision that we remain local this…
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Bourbon Peach Streusel Cupcakes
Celebrate the last bit of summer with these delicious Bourbon Peach Streusel Cupcakes. Delicate peach slices and rich bourbon are the star of this cupcake! With the last bit of summer dwindling away, I am grasping for all the stone fruit to make just a few more delicious recipes. Although I don’t come from the South,…
Black Lentil Rice Quinoa Salad
This Black Lentil Rice and Quinoa Salad is rich in antioxidants and flavor. It is a great healthy lunch or snack and a perfect alternative to potato salad. Having just returned home from vacation, my family and I came to a harsh realization that we cannot handle multiple nights of restaurant food. Despite the mass…
No Bake S’mores Bars- The perfect summer dessert
With summer heat on the rise, these easy, No-Bake S’mores Bars will fulfill your chocolate craving, and be the perfect dessert to bring to your next party! I realize that I have recently been neglecting my chocolate lovers here on the blog lately, and I sincerely apologize. I get so wrapped up with all of…
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…
Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
These strawberry cheesecake bars will be the hit at your next summer picnic! Creamy, rich, and piled high with fresh glazed strawberries. One of my favorite desserts is a fresh strawberry pie. The sweetness of the strawberries combined with delicious glaze and buttery crust, make it the absolute perfect summer dessert. I wanted to take…
Stone Fruit Cobbler
The bees have been extraordinarily good to us this year by pollinating almost every flower on our fruit trees, thus making for an abundant harvest. I have so many nectarines, apricots, and peaches that I am having a hard time using up. Even at Ben has spent countless hours and the base of the trunk…
Fig Bacon Spinach Salad With A Champagne Vinaigrette
Lately my husband and I don’t see very much of each other. If he is not working, I am. And on the rare occasion that we both have some free time, we usually have to prepare for a party or out of town guests. The other night my mom graciously took the kids, giving us…
Strawberry Rhubarb Sugar Cookie Crumb Bars
Last year upon moving into our home, the first order of business was to plant a rhubarb plant. Priorities right!? It has been a long year to wait for my first harvest, but when I did, I was ready! I had been jotting down recipe ideas and this one was at the top of my…
Peach Pie Bites
A couple of months ago I attended a tour with the California Farm Water Coalition (read more about it here). Our first stop was to Wawona Frozen Foods. After the tour, we visited their adorable little retail store. They gave us a few samples of their products. One of these samples were their Peach Jewels,…
Heirloom Tomato Pizza
This week has been crazy busy. Between trying to juggle play dates, packing for trips and upcoming work due dates, dinner time has consisted of top ramen and corn dogs. It finally came to a point where even my kids were begging for something that didn’t come from the microwave. We were craving pizza, but…
Summer KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway
I’m excited to be partnering with other San Diego Food Bloggers to offer this wonderful summer giveaway to our readers. Win a KitchenAid KV25GOXMC Professional 5 Plus 5-Quart Stand Mixer, Metallic Chromewith the specialty Ice Cream Maker Attachment, and a copy of the ultimate ice cream book, David Lebovitz’s The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets,…
Lavender Lemonade
There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than an ice-cold lemonade. Scented with lavender, this lemonade takes on a gourmet status. Tart from the fresh lemons, sweet from the sugar, combined with the floral aroma of the lavender, this is one drink you will not want to put down. Make it a…
Quadruple Berry Pie
This Quadruple Berry Pie is filled with summer’s finest raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries and wrapped up in a flaky all-butter crust! It’s berry season!!! I get so excited when Spring hits because it means farm tours and berry picking! There is nothing better than munching on sweet fresh berries or baking them until they…