Fall is here and so are all new flavors at our favorite restaurants! Fall at True Food Kitchen is always tasty with their amazing Butternut Squash Pizza. This year it’s made with caramelized onion, organic kale, vegan almond ricotta and dried cranberries. The Chilled Shrimp Lettuce Cups made with coconut shrimp, grapefruit, avocado, cucumber, jalapeño...
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Mariscos Shrimp & Crab Cocktail // Blanco Cocina + Cantina
Blanco Cocina + Cantina is now open at Fashion Valley in San Diego! We were invited in for a sneak peek of the menu and had the opportunity to sample a variety of dishes before opening. One dish stood out so much that I'm already planning a return visit just to order it again—the Mariscos...
San Diego Brunch Cruise
Last weekend we went on a San Diego Brunch Cruise on the City Cruise by Hornblower for my moms 60th birthday. My mom, grams and my mom-in-law all have birthday's within a few days of each other so it was a great way to celebrate all of their birthday's together. We had lots of different...
Celebrating at the Four Seasons in Carlsbad
Last month my business turned 5 years old and I totally forgot to celebrate! When the Four Seasons Residence Aviara invited us out for a stay, I knew this was the time to embrace this blessing and enjoy it! I'm so proud that I've made it to 5 years in business. It's been a long...
Blue Cheese & Onion Burgers With Parmesan Crisps
Pretty much all of my friends and family are on a low-carb, Keto or gluten free diet these days. I'm always interested to learn about nutrition and how our bodies work. I think it's more about a healthy balance than restricting any one thing. I do, however see the benefits if you're trying to loose...
Cherry & Chicken Spinach Salad
Time to switch up your salad game!? Try this Cherry & Chicken Spinach Salad made with beets, goat cheese, avocado and chopped pecans for a tasty new lunch dish. Cherry is not something I typically put in a salad but when I saw these bright beautiful red cherries in the store, I knew I had...
Aloe Vera Yogurt & Fruit Bar
I have the most fun and tropical fruit bar idea made with delicious Aloe Vera Yogurt by our sponsor Alove. This is another super simple breakfast idea for the whole family or a group of friends. I discovered Alove Yogurt at a food conference a little while back and loved the concept. They take little...
Burrata Caprese Pasta
I started thinking about how I don't really make pasta during the summer and realized I wanted to come up with a fresh summer pasta. This Burrata Caprese Pasta is great for a hot summer day because, although it is hearty, it is also refreshing with bold flavors. If you've tried my Burrata Caprese Bites,...
Deep Sea Adventure at Legoland
It's official! The LEGO City Deep Sea Adventure submarine ride is now open at Legoland California! We had the pleasure of experiencing this ride during its opening celebration last week. The under water adventure hosts more than 2,000 real sea animals including stingrays, fish and sharks. The mission during the new submarine ride is to...
Road Trip Essentials
After the many road trips we've taken over the years, I've come across a few tips for road trip essentials that I have to share! Just over the weekend we took a trip to Disneyland and one to Legoland. Road trips always run more smoothly with a good bag (or 2!) packed and ready to...
Watermelon & Lime Spritzers
Spritzers are my absolute favorite cocktail right now. I love the little spritzers in the can and of course, made at home spritzers, like these Watermelon and Lime Spritzers. It is super light, refreshing and perfect for summer parties. Best thing is it's only 4 ingredients so it comes together really quick! White Wine Spritzer...
Starburst Pancakes at Snooze
When I heard about Snooze's new summer menu featuring Starburst Pancakes, I had to give them a try! These pancakes don't actually have Starburst on them at all but they do have those vibrant flavors of lemon and berries. We were excited to try them out and thankful to Snooze for hosting us. The Starburst...
The Ultimate Puesto Party
One of the prizes for winning the #NextTopTaco contest was The Ultimate Puesto Party - dinner, appetizers, desserts and drinks for 15! You guys, this party was SO much FUN! The Pickled Pear Carnitas Taco with Jalapeño Crema is on the Puesto menu for the month of June and I got to bring a whole...
The Bomb Sandwich – Easy Turkey, Bacon & Salami Sandwich
I would like to introduce you to The Bomb Sandwich, a loaded turkey, bacon and salami sandwich! This is by far one of my favorite sandwiches - ever! Inspired by our local deli in Mira Mesa, this sandwich is loaded high with fresh meats, lettuce, tomato, avocado AND cream cheese! I've partnered up with the awesome...
Baked Chicken & Potato Flautas
With busy days like these comes easy dinners like these Baked Chicken & Potato Flautas. I made these last week after we had chicken and mashed potatoes one night. These are so easy to mix up with leftovers and they are ready in no time! I've made cheese flautas in the past and loved those...
Legoland Castle Hotel Open
The Legoland Castle Hotel is officially open! We attended the media preview and got to stay the night as the first guests of the hotel last night! What an amazing adventure! This place is pretty amazing. I’m sitting in my knights & dragons hotel room as I write this. The hotel has 250 premium themed...
Puesto's Next Top Taco Winner 2018
Remember when I made those Pickled Pear Carnitas Tacos for Puesto's #NextTopTaco contest?! Well, it's official! I was named Puesto's Next Top Taco Winner of 2018! This was such an amazing honor. The other contestant tacos looked AHmazing and I could not have been more shocked and proud to win. This was something I really...
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Who needs creamy chicken enchiladas in their life?! 🙋🏼♀️ Enchiladas are one of the first dishes I learned how to make. My mom and Grandma make these on the regular too. I love that these are so easy to switch up with different flavors. I’ve got a recipe below for creamy chicken enchiladas that can be...
Peanut Butter Yogurt Bowls with Chocolate
OMG! These peanut butter yogurt bowls with banana and chocolate granola are so tasty! I was walking down the cereal aisle and spotted double chocolate granola and stopped in my tracks. I knew I had to come up with something delicious with this tasty treat. This bowl has a ton of flavor and packs a...
Pickled Pear Carnitas Tacos With Jalapeno Crema
Puesto has been one of my favorite San Diego restaurants since their opening at the Headquarters. I heard about their Next Top Taco contest through San Diego Magazine. They're asking fans to submit their top taco recipe to have it added as one of Puesto's Taco of the Month menu items. This just sounded like...
Bruschetta Snack Tray
You will love this easy Bruschetta Snack Tray! Simply combine this delicious bruschetta recipe with some snacks that pair well and you have an easy snack tray to bring to parties or serve as an appetizer. Why a Bruschetta Snack Tray? Barons Market challenged me to spend $25 at their store to see what I...
Irish Cream Cocktails
If you are looking for a creamy coffee style drink, you have to try these Irish Cream Cocktails! These are insanely easy to make with just 2 ingredients. I love these on St. Patrick's Day! They are also a tasty alternative to morning coffee if you're partying it up. I also love Irish cream Cocktails...
Mom & Daughter Trip to San Francisco
My mom and I went to San Francisco for the Winter Fancy Food show in January and had a blast! We attended the show and got it as much sight seeing as we could. We took the bart, the bus, the trolley, an uber and we walked quite a bit. I've always loved to travel....
Top Holiday Gift Ideas at Seaport Village
I found my top holiday gift ideas found at Seaport Village and I'm sharing those on their Instagram page this week! I had so much fun shopping, eating and discovering hidden gems on my adventure sponsored by Seaport Village that I decided to share that with you here too! The shop, Mistletoe has the most adorable...
Breakfast Republic Inspired Breakfast Jambalaya
This Breakfast Jambalaya recipe is inspired by the San Diego restaurant, Breakfast Republic and is so delicious! Some of my favorite meals have been from amazing restaurants. When I first got into blogging I was invited to eat at many different restaurants around town. I tried it all. I've shared about my love for some...
Celebrating Downtime During the Holidays
You guys know I'm all about a good adventure but the only way I can make that possible is getting in plenty of downtime. Raising kids, running a business and living life in 2017 can be pretty hectic if I don't take time out for myself. I've partnered up with my friends over at Mixbook...
A Weekend Stay on Shelter Island
We recently had a weekend stay on Shelter Island and had an awesome adults only trip! We stayed at Kona Kai for an awesome staycation in Shelter Island. We had planned on going to Cabo for our friends 40th birthday but our flights were cancelled due to Hurricane Irma. We decided that we really should...
Cucumber Avocado Toast
I felt the need to eat something refreshing and came up with a super simple cucumber avocado toast which satisfies all of my odd cravings for food! View the recipe below to make this yummy cucumber avocado toast! Ingredients Needed I know avocado toast has been all the rage in the last year or so...
Brick-Or-Treat at Legoland 2017
Brick-or-Treat Party Nights is back at Legoland CA! Don't miss the last night this Saturday, the 28th at 5PM! We went last weekend and had a blast with the family! We could spend many days at Legoland. It has always been such a fun place to take our kiddos under 5. We have yet to stay at...
Things to Do in Buena Park
We love a good weekend adventure! There are so many fun things to do in Buena Park, California. Buena Park is about 2 hours north of San Diego and makes for an awesome weekend destination for families. Everything in Buena Park is super close and you can just walk to most attractions in the area....
Things to do in Palm Springs With Kids
There are so many fun things to do in Palm Springs with kids! It is always nice to have that one-on-one time with the kids outside of our daily lives to reconnect. Palm Springs has always been a fun weekend destination, since it's only a two hour drive from San Diego. We visit Palm Springs...
Legoland Water Park For Kids Under 5
LEGOLAND has so much for every age but since our kiddos are 5 and under, I'm sharing all about LEGOLAND® Water Park for Kids Under 5. We've been to the LEGOLAND Water Park a couple times now and absolutely love it. I could seriously just float around that lazy river all summer. There is a lot...
Building, Growing and Collaborating at Hera Hub
I am all about learning from other people who excel at business. This week, I'm bringing you behind the scenes of Hera Hub, an amazing co-working and business accelerator space for women. I had the pleasure of speaking with Felena Hanson, owner and founder of Hera Hub. Read more for a very exciting Q&A all...
10 Reasons Why We Love Dance & Company
My daughter started taking ballet and tap classes a few years ago at Dance & Company in Sorrento Valley (San Diego). She started out with hip hop and then decided pretty quickly that she wanted to switch to ballet. She has loved it ever since. Last June, she participated in Dance & Company's annual summer production...
Choose The Table + Gather Together
This is a sponsored post I wrote in partnership with Dietz and Watson. At least once a day my family and I gather together around the dining room table to talk about our day and enjoy a meal. This has always been really important to me because it gives us all a chance to connect....
Bay Club in Carmel Valley
A resort style gym that also has a day spa, pools and a playground?! Yes, please! I had the pleasure of attending a leisurely afternoon hosted by the Bay Club Carmel Valley and experiencing the new restaurant, Cafe Vida. We also attended an outdoor yoga class and enjoyed some poolside lounging after our Bay Club...
A Weekend in Hollywood With the Kiddos
Traveling, exploring and being out in nature are some of my favorite things these days. I feel like those are the best things in life to do with young kids. We've been hitting up the beach, our backyard and the park whenever we get a chance to be outdoors. I'm adding museum dates and local events to...
Things To Do in Catalina
There are so many fun things to do in Catalina! We've been to Catalina Island via the Catalina Express many times and even went for the day during a cruise. We've explored Catalina for couples and brought the kids for an adventure. However you choose to explore the island, you'll want to plan a few things...
Flower Child in Del Mar
Flower Child is one of my favorite spots to eat in Del Mar. Their slogan is Healthy Food for a Happy World. How great is that? I love it. The restaurant is beautiful inside and out. They are bringing locally sourced, organic fruits + veggies and naturally raised proteins into a fresh new concept. They offer...
Cranberry Cookies
These cranberry cookies are so delicious! Use leftover cranberry sauce or make a batch for these refreshing cookies. It is time for the holidays and baking of course. I originally made these for Annie’s Homegrown's first annual Great Bunny Bake Off. These are perfect for the holidays since they are festive and have that yummy...