Recipes

I love planning get-togethers with friends and family. What better way to enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather and time off from school than with a fun summer party? One of my favorite shows is The Kitchen on Food Network,...

Looking for a way to infuse cultural learning into your holiday baking with kids? Try recipes from other countries, like an Italian Tiramisu.  There are literally hundreds of Tiramisu recipes in Italy, but this one is specifically for kids. In...

Are you a football fan and hosting for the Big Game this weekend? Hosting parties is always the highlight of my week but the shopping is a task I dread. I consider myself a savvy shopper but that also...

Mexican Aguas Frescas are among my favorite things to make during the summer. They are refreshing on a hot day by the pool, easy to make, and accompany any grilled meal. As a child, some of my favorite memories were...

If you're anything like me and my family, you're staying home this New Year's Eve. We'll find a good cartoon countdown video somewhere, put out lots of yummy desserts and chips and dip, and celebrate—just the four of us....

Happy new school year, mamas! We are back to waking up earlier than our kids to make breakfast, and lunch, and find their missing socks. I usually have my kids eat finger-friendly foods like pancakes for breakfast on the...

Christmas is just one week away and Smart & Final wants you to save some 'dough' when shopping for all your holiday baking and cooking needs!  From their huge selection of ready made pies, to all the ingredients and bakeware...

Valentine's Month is upon us. I was searching for ways to incorporate our daughter's new-found love of all things Food Network into our holiday recognition. I did not want to fall victim to the overly-commercialized sensationalization of the holiday...

Drool. Every avocado lovers dream is right here in this post. 25 things to do with avocados is just 25 more reasons to love them!

1919 If you’re anything like me, you dread Sunday night meal prep and planning for the upcoming week.  The time I spend thinking about which meals to prepare for the week ahead can be overwhelming. I try to make dishes that are...

Last year around this time I saw a video featuring skull pizzas and became obsessed with finding the skull pan, only to discover it was sold out everywhere and people were selling them for obscene amounts on eBay. This year,...

Before you know it, Labor Day will be here! Here are 5 Labor-less Recipes to try this holiday weekend. Plus, when you shop at Smart & Final, you'll only need to make one trip, that's it.  Moms everywhere choose the First...