Looking for a delicious, I mean totally delicious, breakfast in Beverly Hills? If so, I absolutely recommend Urth Caffé. This bustling restaurant sits on Beverly Drive near the corner of Gregory Way. It has comfortable out door seating, perfect for people watching, and lots of room inside. For those chilly days in Southern California? There …
Memorial Day is right around the corner, and for me, this is the unofficial start of summer and backyard parties! I was happy to chat with Chef Jeff Anderson this week to hear all about a flavorful and easy-to-put-together grilling menu. I was so intrigued by the mix of flavors, that I headed to the …
We moved to California from the midwest when I was just a young child. At the same time, my dad was busy starting a new business. To say that the money was sparse in our family at that time, would be an understatement. My parents though, loved to be out and about. Maybe it was …
Scrumptious, easy, and zero points? Yes – it’s true! My easy Mango Salsa – Freestyle recipe has you covered. Top any dinner with a scoop of this mango salsa, and you immediately elevate your dinner to a whole new level. I am totally loving my weight loss journey with Weight Watchers Freestyle program. I started …
What are Vogue, Cosmo, and Emily Foley saying about summer fashion? Well, come along and find out! Those that know me and follow my blog know that I am not the fashionista! Oh, I do try, but life gets in the way sometimes. Funny thing was that I grew up with a dad that was …
Santa Barbara is one of my favorite cities to explore and enjoy. Recently, I surprised my husband with a weekend getaway to this beautiful seaside destination. And as always – it did not disappoint. For us, Santa Barbara is a four hour car drive from our home – making it easy to get to, and …
As someone that loves the sweet tanginess of Vidalia onions, I had no idea that they could only be grown in Georgia! I look forward to adding Vidalia onions to my summer menus every year. I totally understood that like strawberries or oranges – they have a season and that season is now here! How lucky …
I am teacher at a Project Based Learning School that has a huge agriculture component, plus I have a daughter that is the Agriculture Manager at an educational farm in Colorado – yes, she is a working farmer! But even with all of these ties to the Ag world – I have never given a …
I spend a lot of time visualizing my retirement. My parents are both near 80 years of age and there is no doubt that the decisions that they have made are influencing my current and future plans. They have done well: compromises have been made, investments and budgets are managed, and health concerns are attended …
When your kids are grown and on their own, the time you get to spend together is limited – especially when some of them live out of state. I was so happy to have a few of our children home Saturday morning, that I laid out a beautiful, delicious, and easy waffle bar spread. To …
