I love an easy grab-and go breakfast, and this recipe has the added benefit of also being healthy. I first was introduced to muesli when I was a little girl on a family trip to Europe. I didn’t care for the European style milk, so I added my Muesli to yogurt instead, and it instantly…
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SIMPLE AND FRESH GUACAMOLE
Read moreThis simple, fresh, and incredibly delicious guacamole recipe is super easy to make with only six ingredients and a few minutes of prep. It is so good you may not even need the chips to eat it! Put it on fresh toast as a spread, scoop it up with tortilla chips, or even serve it…
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WHIPPED MAPLE FROSTING WAFFLE CAKE
Read moreThis past weekend, I made brunch for my mom and grandmother for Mother’s Day. I always love an excuse to celebrate my mom and grandma; after all, it is because of them that I am here. Now brunch and Mother’s Day go hand-in-hand; and rather than make reservations for an over-priced brunch at a restaurant,…
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NATURALLY DYED BLUE EGGS
Read moreEaster is just a few weeks away, and every year I have good intentions to dye eggs for Easter, but somehow it always seems to slip through the cracks. This year was different, maybe it is because Easter is so late in the year. Regardless, this year I am following through with my plan; and…
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TASTY CRANBERRY CHILI
Read moreOne of my favorite things to make on the cold rainy days of winter in Southern California is chili. And this week, we are experiencing a major rain storm which is supposed to last all week long! This never happens around here. And, on these cold rainy days, I want nothing more but to be…
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SWEET POTATO FRIES
Read moreNow that Labor Day has come and gone, and Summer has unofficially ended, I couldn’t be more excited to enjoy all things fall related. There is something about Fall the makes it such a cozy time of the year, crisp cool nights, colorful leaves, and pumpkins are all a few of my favorite seasonal things. …
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REFRESHING LEMONADE
Read moreWe are in the midst of the hottest days of summer and also experiencing a heat wave here in sunny Southern California. All I want is to feel refreshed during this time of the year, and nothing is more thirst-quenching than a nice cold glass of lemonade. Now, I could go to the store and…
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PUP CAKE
Read moreJuly is a special month in my household since it is Schenna’s birthday month! Well, actually it is her adoption month, but since I don’t know when her actual birthday is I celebrate her adoption day instead. Eight years ago, on July 21, this kind, sweet, loving pup picked me to be her person. Schenna…