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...
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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 for Easter breakfast. 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 love that these...
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...
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...