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...
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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...
San Diego Seals Stadium Showdown at Snapdragon
The San Diego Seals will host the first-ever regular season outdoor National Lacrosse League game on Saturday, March 4 against the Las Vegas Desert Dogs at the Stadium Showdown! The event will take place at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego’s newest stadium. The game is set for 1:30 p.m. PT. The Snapdragon Stadium will be reduced...
Strawberry Pistachio Flan from Viva Desserts Cookbook
I attended a media event by Melissa's Produce to learn about the Viva Desserts! Cookbook By Nicole Presley and love this cookbook! It is full of traditional and reinvented sweets from her Mexican-American Kitchen and I'm obsessed! I've always been a fan of Mexican desserts but have never learned how to make any. So far,...
Fluffernutter Oatmeal Pancakes With Coconut
A Fluffernutter is a childhood classic sandwich made from white bread, marshmallow cream and peanut butter. I hadn't had one in years, when I went to make the kids some sandwiches in the dessert. I realized we were out of lunch meat and jelly so I thought I'd surprise them with their first Fluffernutter. You...
Healthy Game Day Snacks
This year I'm sharing some of my favorite Healthy Game Day Snacks. There's also a few appetizers, cocktails and tasty sandwich ideas! Game day is almost here! We are big fans of Super Bowl Sunday, mostly because that is the day Mark and I met, 20+ years ago! We've always enjoyed watching the big game...
Creating Dreams at Blissful Seeds
I first met Rita at her beautiful home in Poway when she hosted our Elite Networking Group. I quickly learned that she is creating dream jobs for autistic adults at Blissful Seeds, a non-profit organization. Hearing Rita's heartfelt story of learning her son is autistic was so impactful. She decided to create a better future...
Easy Beef Dips Recipe
You are going to love this Easy Beef Dips Recipe! Made with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. These beef dips would be an awesome sandwich on game day, lunch with friends or dinner with the family. You could make these as full sandwiches, open faced or sliced into bites for an appetizer. They are super...
Make a Valentine's Day Desserts Board
There are so many ways to celebrate holidays and this year, I'm making a Valentine's Day Desserts Board! I always walk right by the cute little cookies and cakes at Trader Joe's and think how cute they are. This time, I decided to pick some up and make an early dessert board to enjoy for...
Red, White & Blue BBQ Potatoes
I've always loved baby dutch potatoes, and when I saw they have multiple colors, I had to make Red, White and Blue BBQ Potatoes! Melissa's Produce and Boo and Henry's are doing a social media contest this month and they sent me some products to try out. I always love making recipes with Melissa's Produce,...
Top 10 Things to See at Seaworld San Diego for Families
We recently went to Seaworld San Diego after a half day of school and had the best time! We have our top 10 things to see at Seaworld for families! I love that San Diego has so many fun theme parks and I especially love being able to spend a few hours at one. We...
Pantry Organization
It's a great time of the year to get organized! I always seem to lose my organization habits in the midst of the crazy holiday season. I always feel so much more refreshed and ready to tackle the day when my home is cleaned and organized. Pearls Olives To Go helped me out as I started...
Enjoy This Easy Chicken Marsala
I've always loved Chicken Marsala and I've got an easy, fresh made recipe for you to try! Chicken Marsala is an Italian dish made with mushrooms and a creamy marsala wine sauce. I love serving this meal any day of the week. It has fresh, simple ingredients perfect for a delicious family meal. Ingredients in Chicken...
Maestro Dobel Tequila and Jon Rahm Partnership at 2023 Farmers Insurance Open
Maestro Dobel Tequila and professional golfer, Jon Rahm announce their partnership at the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, CA! This is such an exciting partnership for both brands. Maestro Dobel Tequila is the result of 11 generations of Tequila with a pursuit of excellence. Jon Rahm has had 2...
10 Cooking With Kids Recipes To Make For Valentine's Day
There are so many fun recipes to make in the Cooking With Kids Cookbook anytime, but also for holidays! Here are 10 Cooking With Kids Recipes to Make For Valentine's Day below! There are definitely more in the book that you can make during this festive love day, but I picked out a few I think you will...
Easy Cheeseburger Pizza
Over the weekend, I made the most delicious easy cheeseburger pizza! I've always loved the cheeseburger pizza from BJ's but I heard they don't offer it anymore. When I realized that I had hamburger meat defrosted and had a roll of pizza dough, I knew I had to make an easy version of a cheeseburger...
SoCal Restaurant Show Segment
Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of being on the radio! I spoke with Andy from the SoCal Restaurant Show, the ultimate locals’ guide to food, restaurants and beverages with a side of travel with food at its center, heard on AM 830 KLAA each Saturday morning at 10:00AM. They shared the segment on their blog as well as a couple...
Cilantro Harvest Bowls
These cilantro harvest bowls are so delicious! We are always looking for new ways to eat veggies, and I have a really yummy new dish for you to try! Roasted sweet potatoes, mushrooms, onions and ground turkey over rice with cilantro mayo make for an awesome meal. The carrots add in some crunch and brightness...
Turkey & Veggie Lettuce Cups
One of my favorite weeknight dishes is Turkey and Veggie Lettuce Cups! These are really easy to create, they pack in a ton of veggies and have some awesome flavor. They are so pretty to make with all of the vibrant colors from the veggies and oh so delicious! These are really quite simple, there's...
Best San Diego Brunch Cruise for Families
We have found the best San Diego brunch cruise for families! City Experiences By Hornblower reached out to see if we would be interested in checking out one of their boat rides. They offer whale watching, dinner cruises, harbor cruises, brunch cruises as well as city tours on land. We chose the brunch cruise since...
Things to do in Vegas During the Day
There are so many Things to do in Vegas During the Day! We found our favorite 10 Spots to check out in Las Vegas in the daytime and are sharing them all with you right here! We spent two nights at the Flamingo which was super central on the Vegas strip. It was within walking...
Dinner at Giada Las Vegas
One of the best meals, I've had of all time, was dinner at Giada in Las Vegas! Giada De Laurentiis really shines her authentic recipes at this delicious restaurant. Foodie Inspired Trip to Vegas For the past few years, Mark and I have taken a solo adults trip right after Christmas. It's an awesome way...
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego, CA
Check out the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego! The San Diego Symphony does an amazing job. We saw them perform along to The Grinch which was a great way for us to experience The Shell for the first time. The views of the San Diego skyline are amazing! If you haven’t had...
Easy Recipes for Kids to Make This Holiday Season
Try these easy recipes for kids this holiday season! There are many fun recipes in our Cooking With Kids cookbook. I picked out the most festive and fun recipes that you and the kids will love to make during winter break. The recipes include breakfast, appetizers, a drink, lunch and desserts! There's something for everyone...
A Delicious Singani 63 Cocktail at Camino
I recently attended an amazing drink and dinner pairing hosted by Singani 63 at the amazing Camino Riviera restaurant in San Diego. Singani 63 is a 500-year-old Bolivian spirit distilled from Muscat of Alexandria grapes high in the Andes. The flavor is similar to a tequila but with floral, fragrant hints. The cocktails that Camino...
Easy Chocolate Croissant Recipe with Puff Pastry
This easy chocolate croissant recipe is one of the simplest and most delicious treats you can make at home. Made with flaky puff pastry dough and chocolate, these croissants come together quickly and taste like a bakery style dessert. If you’re looking for how to make chocolate croissants without the fuss, this recipe is perfect for...
Make Easy Bruschetta With The Kids
One of my favorite dishes of all time is a simple bruschetta. You've got to make this easy bruschetta with the kids this season! With the beautiful and vibrant colors from the tomatoes and basil, this dish will surely stand out at your next holiday party! I'm sharing a how-to video on Melissa's Produce YouTube...
Holiday Monster Cookies Recipe
This Holiday Monster Cookies Recipe is so good, you're going to have these on repeat all season! These are so tasty because they basically include all of the yummy ingredients from all of your favorite cookies in one! Think oatmeal, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, M&M's AND pretzels! I feel like this holiday season is...
Festive Bourbon Holiday Cocktails – Easy & Delicious!
I love a good cocktail and these Bourbon Holiday Cocktails are perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years! My family has always made some sort of tasty cocktail around the holidays like brandy and eggnog or hot toddy's, which I also love. This cocktail is more on the fruity side with that rich flavor from...
Caramel Apple Crumb Pie
One of the first things I ever cooked as a kid was apple pie! This Caramel Apple Crumb Pie will be the star of your next dinner party. I have the best memories making apple pie at my great grandmas house with my grandma and aunt as well. I remember peeling sooo many apples and...
Stirring Things Up at EDGE Magazine in New Jersey
Holiday Entertaining Is More Meaningful When Kids Get In On The Cooking. Enjoying time and food with friends and family is one of the true pleasures of the holiday season. For young children, it offers a chance to get to know all the grown-ups better, and also to show off how “grown-up” they themselves have...
Simple Gift Idea Teachers Will Love
I have really been enjoying this holiday season. The kiddos are at that age where everything is so exciting and I love it. Last year I felt more overwhelmed than excited so I totally know how it feels to not want to do anything else this time of year. There is a LOT going on,...
Cooking With Kids Cookbook Signing at Warwick's 10/23
The Cooking With Kids Cookbook is officially out and available on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, WalMart, Books a Million, Fox Chapel Publishing, Bookshop and IndieBound! We had an awesome cookbook launch party at Diesel in Del Mar last week and I have a book signing this Sunday at Warwick's in La Jolla, CA! If you are in the San Diego...
Spooky Halloween Treat Bar for the Kiddos
October is here and I am so excited! I never loved October so much until I had kiddos. This month is so special for my girl because it is her birthday month + Halloween is just a few days after. How awesome is that for a kid?! October is just the beginning of fall and...
Meet Lucy, Our New Yellow Labrador Retriever
We're so excited to have you meet Lucy, our new yellow Labrador Retriever! She is so sweet and cute. We are so happy to have her here. We lost our sweet Ellie girl over the summer and have missed her so much. We've really missed having our Ellie girl around and decided it was time...
Easy Chia Pudding, Two Ways
We've been enjoying a lot of smoothies around here these days and have had chia seeds on hand. I thought it would be fun to make an Easy Chia Pudding with two ways of enjoying it. Chia seeds have a lot of nutritional value and pudding is really simple to make. You just need two...
Kid Friendly Chili Recipe
This is the best easy chili recipe for a weeknight dinner, and it's a total kid friendly chili recipe that the whole family loves! This super easy chili is a staple in our house, along with our other fav main dishes! Our Kids Favorite Chili recipe is also featured in Brian Baumgartner's book, Seriously Good...
Peach Vodka Cocktails
These Peach Vodka Cocktails are so delicious! It's basically a Paloma made with Peach Vodka. My brother and his girlfriend introduced me to Paloma's on a trip to Cabo. It ended up being our drink of choice for the week we were there. Each restaurant had a different spin on the Paloma. My favorite Paloma's...