I just realized I made these yummy Pork & Black Bean Rice Cakes a year ago and haven’t made them again since. What’s wrong with me!? These are full of spicy pork carnitas, roasted corn, black beans and tasty rice and are so easy to make! This is an awesome way to use up leftovers […]
Archives for August 2014
So you want to be a winemaker…
This post brought to you by La Crema© winery. The content and opinions expressed below are that of http://thevspotblog.com/. If I had to do it all over again, maybe I’d train as a sommelier. The more wine I drink, the more interested I am in the differences in varietals and the different stages of the […]
Sunday Rewind: Wine Cork Crafts
I love wine. (Have I mentioned this?) We tend to have a lot of corks floating around here. For Sunday Rewind, I thought I’d revisit a big round up of wine cork crafts. There are so many fun projects you can make and things you can use old corks for! Check out all the ideas here. […]
Tips on keeping kids active and healthy when schedules get busy.
I think there is something fundamentally wrong with a school year that begins before Labor Day Weekend. I’ll just throw that out there to start, ok? One of my uncles was a teacher and I have a very clear memory of the coffee mug he used. It said: The 3 best things about being a […]
Sunday Rewind – Chipotle Lime Coleslaw
This Chipotle Lime Cole Slaw is a nice twist on traditional slaw and is a great side for a Mexican inspired meal.
Los Angeles Lifestyle (and beyond) with Cindy Ambuehl
I thought I’d share one of my favorite websites with you today. My friend Cindy has created Cindy Ambuehl Lifestyle, a site that showcases beautiful homes, fun things to do in Los Angeles and all sorts of gorgeous lifestyle posts. Cindy is a former actress and model who now works as one of the top luxury […]
Unexpected guests? Snacks to keep on hand.
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Frozen Foods Institute and the Frozen Food Roundtable for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. We all have had moments when friends stop by unexpectedly, or spontenous plans for a BBQ come together. The first thought is usually, "Is the house clean?!" and […]
Sunday Rewind: Cheesy herbed potatoes, roasted in foil packets.
We love camping, and this is one of our favorite “go-to” recipes. Cheesy herb potatoes, roasted in foil packets over a campfire? Mmm mmm good! Click here to get the full recipe. Happy Sunday!
Sunday Rewind
I love, love, love stuffed mushrooms. These pesto-tomato stuffed portobello mushrooms are easy to make and absolutely delicious. You can get the full recipe here. Give it a try and let me know what you think! Mangia!
In case you missed it: weekly wrap-up
Hope you’re having a great weekend. We are hanging out and praying for rain… Southern California is experiencing the worst drought! Ugh. Here’s what’s been happening around the blog lately. Sunday Rewind: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Cheesecake Saving a little time in the kitchen with frozen food. New packaging for Listerine bottles (that I’m willing […]