Food + Recipes

What's Thanksgiving like for your family? Break down all the different ways you can celebrate Thanksgiving with this Thanksgiving Day Style Quiz!  1. When you think about your tableware for Thanksgiving, you imagine that the plates, cutlery, and napkins will...

We've all been there. You're hungry, the kids are hungry, you have no groceries, and you really just want to go out and grab a bite everyone will enjoy. Ted's Cafe Escondido is the perfect place! Whether you've got...

I like to think of myself as a crunchy momma. You might not know it by looking at me (or my child's disposable diaper - oops!), but I love all things natural, eco-friendly, sustainable and safer. I'm a self-described...

Last summer my husband, kids and I spent two incredible weeks in Hawaii. This trip was a lifetime in the making - literally! After five failed attempts, due to unexpected military delays, the stars finally aligned for us to...

So what's for dinner mom? I'm sure everyone gets that question almost every day, right? As a busy mom of two boys I'm always struggling to figure out what to make for dinner.  I like meals that are fast...

My husband and I took our toddler to a pick your own strawberry patch last year. She absolutely loved the experience. Only problem was that she loved it a bit too much. At $6 a pound, we were scared...

This chocolate chip cookie recipe is bound to change your mind about gluten-free foods. You won't even miss the gluten, I promise! It all starts with the surprise ingredient that many would not think belongs in a cookie, but oh...

I can't say I love to entertain, because as an introvert - I don't! But I DO love to make showstopping desserts for parties. I live for that moment of silence when everyone is intently focused on chowing down...

I love summer. I love being outside, enjoying the sunshine, playing in the water, celebrating 4th of July and my birthday. What I don't love is coming home from a HOT day, then having to stand over a hot stove...

Summer in Oklahoma can be brutal. What better way to make 110 degree heat bearable than ICE CREAM!  I consider my family to be aficionados on frozen treats. From ice cream to snow cones and even Italian ice; we...

  Summer is by far my favorite season for eating! I love going to the local farmer's markets throughout the week and using the fresh produce and herbs to make delicious side dishes that will last us for at least...

Whether you use basil from your garden or a farmer's market, nothing tastes better in the summer than fresh pesto. Heck, it's so good there's no shame in store bought, pre-made pesto game either. And there's sooooo much more...