This easy Summer Tomato Salad with cherry tomatoes is a wonderful dish to celebrate the season. Cool and refreshing, itis perfect for picnics, barbecues, and parties. I made this after trying a similar salad at a restaurant on vacation and it takes me back to that meal every time. Today I am sharing my vacation moment with you through this recipe idea. This post contains affiliate links. This is also… Continue Reading
These Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas are sure to please. Some are DIY and others can be bought quickly online. These are all fun and helpful gifts for the dad in your life. This post contains affiliate links, thanks for your support. Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas While technically, there are a few days before Father’s Day gets here. If you are thinking of ordering something online, you… Continue Reading
On hot summer days, Watermelon Agua Fresca can be so incredibly refreshing and thirst-quenching. A favorite in our house this time of year, its slightly sweet flavor and delicious taste is always welcomed. When the humidity levels rise, we step up our liquid intake and look for fruit-filled refreshment and who doesn’t love the benefits of fresh watermelon? What is Aqua Fresca? Aqua Fresca, translates to “Cool Water” in Spanish…. Continue Reading
An easy Mediterranean Salad made with peppers, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and Feta cheese. Perfect as a main entree or side dish. Did you have a great weekend? We had fun times celebrating a birthday and going to a football game with friends. The evenings are still long and beautiful and I can definitely feel a cooler season coming in. Over the weekend, I made one of my easiest recipes, this… Continue Reading
Today I am sharing a Ground Beef Stroganoff recipe that makes a great easy weeknight dinner. Besides skillet spaghetti, this is one of my favorite ground beef recipes. My ground beef stroganoff recipe from scratch does not have canned soup. I used to make this recipe with creamy canned soup, but over the years, I changed the recipe to use a broth instead. This is a perfect meal when you… Continue Reading
Are you planning a road trip soon? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed at the expenses that lay ahead of you? Road trips are great because they give you the ability to have an amazing vacation on a budget, but there are things that you can do to ensure that your road trip stays on budget. Before you head out, there are a few things you can do to… Continue Reading
Is it feeling like summer at your home yet? I cannot say it feels like summer, but it is definitely feeling like spring here. We have been enjoying getting outdoors and going on excursions. With concert and festival season kicking off, I thought it was the perfect time to share these twenty-one Easy Picnic Salad Recipes. We have included some of our favorite summer salad recipes so that you can pick… Continue Reading
Spring is here! I am loving all of the fresh fruit that is making its way to the grocery store. Recently, I have been on a strawberry kick. This Easy Strawberry muffins recipe is super easy and I love the juicy strawberries in the muffins. This recipe is so easy, it only has five ingredients so those are my kind of recipes. Strawberries grow most of the year here in… Continue Reading
This Simple Green Beans salad recipe is a tasty cold salad recipe that is perfect for any meal, but especially nice for a picnic salad or barbecue side dish. This season I love to create dishes that are easy to pack and go for a meal outdoors. This is one of those recipes that is a nice cool side dish and so easy to make. This cold summer salad recipe… Continue Reading
Now that the weather is warming up here in Southern California, we are preparing for summer. We like to spend time outdoors and every spring, our backyard needs some attention because of all the rain and wind we get here in Orange County. Today I’ sharing my summer cleaning tips. These are the things I do to prepare our house and yard for summer time. It is important to take… Continue Reading
This Spinach Feta Cheese Quiche Recipe is a perfect brunch or lunch recipe for the season. Made with eggs, fresh spinach and two kinds of cheese, it makes a great meal idea. The spinach quiche with feta adds a flavorful flare to the eggs, making it a delicious dish any time of day. I love making this on the weekends and if there are leftovers, it makes for an easy… Continue Reading
With Father’s Day just a couple weeks away, there is still some time to give something really special. While gift cards and electronics are nice, there is nothing like a handmade gift for the special dad in your life. Whatever your family’s Father’s Day traditions are, there is always an opportunity to make something from the heart. We’ve got some DIY Fathers Day gift ideas to make it extra special… Continue Reading
These delicious and easy summer cocktail recipes will have you and your guest enjoying your summer days! My favorite summer cocktails are those made with fresh fruit, like this fresh Pineapple Daiquiri. They are delicious and refreshing and honestly one of the best ways to celebrate the season. These cocktail recipes are intended for those 21 and over. Cocktails….I have been talking a lot about them lately. Maybe it… Continue Reading
Summer is a great time for planning the perfect road trip. We love taking road trips up the coast to Santa Barbara and to other places like San Diego or Nevada. While it can be fun to just get in the car and go. It is often good to take some time to plan. Planning The Perfect Road Trip Hello Friends! This is a great season for road trips with… Continue Reading
