I love trying new concoctions in the kitchen. This dragon fruit champagne cocktail is so fun and colorful! I used Pitaya Plus dragon fruit smoothie packs to create this tasty drink. A perfect pink cocktail that is awesome for any celebration. This super easy and refreshing dragon fruit champagne cocktail recipe is below! What is...
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Del Mar Racetrack Events
The Summer Del Mar Racing Season is coming in San Diego! I always love attending opening day, which is Saturday, July 20, 2024 this year! I also have the scoop for all Del Mar Racetrack events coming up! Going to the races on opening day is a longtime San Diego tradition. It is THE DAY...
California Turkey Bowl Recipe (Healthy & Easy)
This California Turkey Bowl Recipe is one of my fav meals of the week! I'm working on meal prep ideas to make the weeknights easy! I love making healthy food more convenient. This dish is packed with protein, veggies and fiber! I've got a few easy prep ideas to make weeknights a breeze. I used...
How to Make a Pickle Charcuterie Board
The kids and I are absolutely obsessed with pickles, so I'm going to show you how to make a pickle charcuterie board! These are super easy to create and pack a ton of flavor for a fun snack, lunch or appetizer. A pickle board is great for those who like salty snacks over sweet. With...
The Lullabar: A Wellness Cafe in Carlsbad, CA for Moms
I'm so excited to see a wellness cafe for moms open up in Carlsbad, CA! The Lullabar is a beautiful wellness cafe that provides opportunities for mothers to reconnect with themselves and their community. It's a space to meet up with friends while the little ones can go to the play gym. Moms can get...
3 Simple Breakfast Ideas for Kids
Summer is in full swing around here! In our house, that means I have to get work done while the kiddos are here. In order to make all our lives a little easier, we do easy breakfasts that they can make all on their own. I have 3 simple breakfast ideas for kids, with a...
Watermelon, Arugula & Parmesan Salad Recipe
If you haven't tried watermelon in a salad, you've got to try it now! Watermelon is absolutely amazing all on it's own but just think about adding it to your salad! This Watermelon, Arugula & Parmesan Salad Recipe is my go-to for when I want something refreshing, cool and tasty. It has minimal ingredients with...
Staying Hydrated with Pickle Juice
Mark took the kids on their first mountain biking ride together last week. They've each gone on their own with him but it was the first time the three of them went together. They stayed hydrated with Suckerpunch Hydration Pickle Juice! These little drinks are so fun because they come in a small little bottle...
Carla Hall's Favorite Chef Contest!
You guys! I entered the Favorite Chef Contest to do a live cooking demo with Carla Hall, be featured in Taste of Home Magazine, and take home $25,000! They accepted my application and now I need your help to win! You can cast one free vote daily here! This would be an amazing opportunity and...
Star Spangled Cookies
These are my absolute favorite kind of sugar cookies! I made these on the blog back in 2014 with Kyla and decided to recreate them with James. You can see images from both below. These Star Spangled Cookies are perfect for any holiday and are especially great for Memorial Day or the 4th of July!...
Catalina With Kids
We loved our trip to Catalina with the kids and had an awesome visit! When Mark and I went first, we knew we wanted to bring the kids on our next weekend adventure. We stayed at a great hotel with excellent views, enjoyed delicious meals and did a few must-do Catalina Island activities. Our trip...
Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins with Whipped Honey Butter
If you've never tried Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins with Whipped Honey Butter, now is the time! Cornbread is an excellent and easy dish to bring to a BBQ or potluck. I love enjoying these muffins with our white chicken chili or the Kids Fav Chili! I've always loved moist cornbread with green chilies and corn on...
The Most Delicious Banh Mi Bowl
Rice bowls mixed with the right veggies and a delicious protein are all the rage right now, especially if the flavors are on point. This Banh Mi Bowl has all the delicious flavors of a Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich but in a bowl form with rice instead of bread. I originally created this recipe for...
Pickled Grilled Cheese With Turkey
If you're a fan of pickles, you're going to love this Pickled Grilled Cheese With Turkey! The kiddos have always loved grilled cheese with a side of pickles so I decided to give it a try as a sandwich and let me tell you, it's fantastic. As a bonus, I added in a few slices...
Easy Mongolian Beef
Ever since I bought the large bag of rice noodles at Costco, I've been coming up with new noodle dish recipes! I'm loving this Easy Mongolian Beef recipe that uses only a few pantry items like rice noodles, soy sauce, sugar and minced garlic. This rice noodle based, ground beef dish is super simple, comes...
Easy White Chicken Chili
I love a good chili recipe and recently created the best Easy White Chicken Chili for any night of the week. You can make this in under 30 minutes and it has tons of flavor with minimal ingredients. You can really bring a tasty chili together with ground meat, beans, seasonings and in this recipe,...
Lemon Garlic Aioli for Salmon
You guys, I am loving this tasty recipe for Lemon Garlic Aioli for Salmon! Salmon is one of my absolute favorite main dishes to eat. Salmon tastes pretty good all on its own to me but even better with that garlic aioli and seasoned with lemon. I love it served with asparagus. Check out the...
Mexican Fiesta: 8 Must-Try Mexican Dishes!
Mexican food is known for its bold and vibrant flavors! These 8 must-try Mexican dishes are no exception. From classic hard shell ground beef tacos to the best chilaquiles made at home, each of these dishes is packed with delicious ingredients and amazing taste. We've also included some creative twists on traditional dishes, like pickled...
Enjoying a Staycation on Shelter Island
We just celebrated 14 years and was reminded of our 10 year anniversary staycation on Shelter Island in San Diego, CA! We stayed at one of our favorite spots, Kona Kai Resort & Spa. There are some big bonuses for doing a staycation in your own city. The top reasons are that you don't have...
A Delicious Mango Fresca Spritzer
Mother's Day is around the corner, and I've got the most delicious Mango Fresca Spritzer to help you celebrate the day! I'm so excited to bring you this new and awesome mocktail that can also, easily be made into a cocktail. First of all, I found new agua Fresca powdered fruit drinks when I went...
Our Vacation in Santa Barbara
After our recent trip to Lompoc, I was thinking about our vacation in Santa Barbara. We vacationed in Santa Barbara when the kids were young because we wanted to go somewhere close enough to drive to but not be in the car forever. Santa Barbara is about 3.5 hours north of San Diego without traffic....
Mini Sloppy Joes With Mozzarella
Sloppy Joes were one of my favorite meals as a kid. Now I've got a very tasty Mini Sloppy Joes With Mozzarella recipe for you to enjoy! This family favorite meal will bring back childhood memories and create new one's for your family. I love making all time favorite dishes into sliders. The kids seem...
3 Wineries to Visit in Lompoc, CA
I have 3 Wineries for you to Visit in Lompoc, CA! There are so many awesome spots to go wine tasting in Buelton, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Lompoc and Solvang. The popular movie, Sideways was filmed in these locations and it's such a beautiful area in the central coast of California. I have family born...
The Best BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
I have the Best BBQ Chicken Drumsticks recipe for you! Mark started making BBQ chicken drumsticks years ago and it has been a family favorite ever since. He has perfected the recipe to only 3 ingredients. It is a very inexpensive meal option that can feed a group of people. You can typically get about...
Cream Cheese Pickle Roll-Ups: The Ultimate Kids Lunch
These cream cheese pickle roll-ups are the ultimate kids lunch idea! Our kids have always loved tortilla roll-ups and they love them even more now that I've added pickles. Spin on Classic Turkey Roll Ups If you have our Cooking With Kids cookbook, you've seen our Turkey Roll-Ups which include cream cheese, lettuce, turkey,...
Easy Cottage Cheese Eggs For Breakfast
I've been working on more healthy meal ideas! You're going to love these Easy Cottage Cheese Eggs For Breakfast. These cheesy eggs are so fluffy, moist and delicious. They really just taste like fluffy eggs which is great if you don't love cottage cheese but are looking to add some to your meals for added protein....
Camping at San Elijo State Beach Campground
It's official, San Elijo State Beach Campground is one of our top 2 places to camp in San Diego, CA. The other is Carlsbad State Beach. We've been doing weekend camping for the last few years now and have stayed at San Elijo a handful of times. This was one of my favorite trips since...
Ham, White Cheddar & Egg Baguettes
We have been so busy with softball, Lucy girl and new projects in the works. I’ve been simplifying some our meals lately and I've got a new tasty recipe using Chino Valley Ranchers eggs. (Thanks to our sponsor!) You've got to try this delicious Ham, White Cheddar & Egg Baguettes recipe! It has the most...
Ham And Cheese Sliders with Everything Bagel Seasoning
We've got your kid's next favorite lunch recipe! These Ham and Cheese Sliders with Everything Bagel Seasoning are so yum! Our kiddos are big fans of ham, who isn't?! But they didn't get overly excited when I told them about the slider idea until they got a taste of this yumminess. My favorite Everything but...
Raspberry Greek Yogurt Bowl
Sometimes the best breakfast is one of the easiest to make! This Raspberry Greek Yogurt Bowl is one of my new favs and includes 20 grams of protein! I recently started doing strength training exercises and learned that I should make sure to have enough protein at every meal. This yogurt bowl has become an...
Heavenly Chicken Potatoes
Almost every big family dinner includes my mom's amazing heavenly potatoes. They are a gooey delicious mixture of hash browns, cream of mushroom soup and cheese. I wanted to make something similar but with chicken so I came up with creamy heavenly chicken potatoes that can be served all on its own. I love easy...
The Best Italian Easter Bread
I have the best Italian Easter Bread recipe for you! Italian Easter Bread (Pane di Pasqua) is a traditional Italian sweet bread typically eaten for breakfast on Easter. The braided circle and egg represents new life and is enjoyed as part of a celebration. There are a lot of ways to shape the dough but I...
Easter Dirt Cups Recipe with Homemade Chocolate Pudding
This Easter Bunny Dirt cups recipe is super cute and so delicious! Made with homemade chocolate pudding and fresh whipped cream! I loved dirt cups when I was a kid. It was like a special little silly treat that only came around once in a while. We have a lot of fun Easter traditions like...
Bratwurst Recipe – Easy Sheet Pan Dinner!
I originally created this video for a Sheet Pan Bratwurst recipe with Potatoes and Veggies. It's been a big hit on Instagram and Facebook. I've seen several people already make this recipe and share their photos! I had to share this recipe on the blog as it's been the most recreated recipe that I've shared....
Peep Easter Bunny Cupcakes
If you're looking for a fun Easter Dessert, you're going to want to make these Peep Easter Bunny Cupcakes! These delicious vanilla cupcakes are covered in cream cheese frosting, dipped in green coconut “grass” and topped with Easter Bunny Peeps! Enjoy these tasty treats during your favorite Easter celebrations. I love a fun and festive...
The Best Chilaquiles Recipe Made at Home
Chilaquiles have been one of my all time favorite Mexican dishes to order at any restaurant. I decided it was time to make The Best Chilaquiles Recipe Made at Home! I love all the flavors of the cheese, chili sauce and runny eggs combined with the crunch of tortilla chips! This version is made with...
St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shake Milkshake
We love getting festive around the holidays. This year we're making St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shake milkshakes! This Shamrock Shake is so easy to make and tastes is super yummy! It's a mint chocolate ice cream blended with milk and whipped cream into a delicious shake. The Mint Chocolate Kit Kat garnish is my fav...
Goddess Bowl
This Goddess Bowl is made with roasted veggies on top of a bed of white rice and arugula. It is topped with fresh made pickle cubes, sliced avocado and green goddess dressing. It is Amazing! This bowl was created in collaboration with Pop Up Picnic Co. just like my recipe post for a Bahn Mi Bowl....
Fun at Our First San Diego Seals Game
We had so much fun at our first San Diego Seals game! We went to the Stadium Showdown at Snapdragon stadium to watch the San Diego Seals lacrosse team battle the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. We had a great time taking the kids to this game. We've also never been to the Snapdragon Stadium so...
7 Recipes Made With Chicken
Our schedule for the next couple months just filled up real quick with softball and spring activities. I am very excited for this but also realized real quick that I need to do a little meal prep to keep dinner on the table. In an effort to make dinners easier this week, I decided to...